College application is the process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a college or university. Although specific details vary by country and institution, applications generally require basic background information of the applicant, such as family background, and academic or qualifying exam details such as grade point average in secondary school and standardized testing scores.
Almost all British universities are members of UCAS, a clearing house for undergraduate admissions. Applicants submit a single application for up to 5 courses at different universities. There is a maximum limit of 4 choices for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses.
The application also includes current and expected qualifications, employment, criminal history, a personal statement, and a reference (which generally includes predicted grades if the applicant is still in education).
Additional forms are required for application to Oxbridge. One can only apply to a particular college at Oxford or Cambridge in a single year. Many Oxbridge applicants are assessed through academic interviews and sometimes further testing.[1]
Most colleges and universities in the U.S. have their own set of requirements for the information that is necessary for a college application. A common requirement on a college application is the applicant's standardized test scores, most commonly the ACT or SAT, and a high school transcript. Some colleges also require applications to include a Letter of Recommendation and a personal essay. A commonly accepted application used by many universities is the "Common Application" which is an online application that is used by over 500 undergraduate colleges and universities. (See more about "graduate" degree programs below.) Deadlines for admission applications are established and published by each college or university.[2] Many college-bound students receive application assistance and advice from their high school guidance counselors. Students who are transferring from a community college to a four-year college can obtain guidance from their college counselors.
Aided by marketing firms, some colleges send out "fast-track" applications. These applications typically waive the application fee, do not require essays, and assure an admittance decision within a shortened amount of time. Critics warn that these types of applications are misleading, because they give the impression that the student is pre-approved to be admitted and may not explore other colleges because this easy option is provided to them.[3]
Graduate programsedit
A substantial number of graduate programs in the United States (5,500+) have centralized their applications for admission to masters and doctoral programs by program discipline. These are commonly referred to as Centralized Application Service(s) or CASs and function somewhat similar to the Common Application for undergraduate programs. Graduate school applicants are able to submit their credentials for consideration to several colleges, universities, schools and programs from a single application.
Referencesedit
^Weston, Daniel (2021). "Gatekeeping and linguistic capital: A case study of the Cambridge university undergraduate admissions interview". Journal of Pragmatics. 176: 137–149. doi:10.1016/j.pragma.2021.02.002.
^letter (2021-10-23). "AMCAS Application Form Check Requirements, Status Etc)". Kingapplication.com. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
^Steinberg, Jacques (2010-01-26). "Colleges Market Easy, No-Fee Sell to Applicants". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations September 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject You may improve this article discuss the issue on the talk page or create a new article as appropriate December 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message College application is the process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a college or university Although specific details vary by country and institution applications generally require basic background information of the applicant such as family background and academic or qualifying exam details such as grade point average in secondary school and standardized testing scores Contents 1 United Kingdom 2 United States 2 1 Undergraduate programs 2 2 Graduate programs 3 ReferencesUnited Kingdom editMain article Universities amp Colleges Admissions Service Almost all British universities are members of UCAS a clearing house for undergraduate admissions Applicants submit a single application for up to 5 courses at different universities There is a maximum limit of 4 choices for medicine dentistry and veterinary science courses The application also includes current and expected qualifications employment criminal history a personal statement and a reference which generally includes predicted grades if the applicant is still in education Additional forms are required for application to Oxbridge One can only apply to a particular college at Oxford or Cambridge in a single year Many Oxbridge applicants are assessed through academic interviews and sometimes further testing 1 United States editUndergraduate programs edit Main article College admissions in the United States Further information Transfer admissions in the United States nbsp Application for Admission form from Carlisle Military Academy circa 1904 1905 Most colleges and universities in the U S have their own set of requirements for the information that is necessary for a college application A common requirement on a college application is the applicant s standardized test scores most commonly the ACT or SAT and a high school transcript Some colleges also require applications to include a Letter of Recommendation and a personal essay A commonly accepted application used by many universities is the Common Application which is an online application that is used by over 500 undergraduate colleges and universities See more about graduate degree programs below Deadlines for admission applications are established and published by each college or university 2 Many college bound students receive application assistance and advice from their high school guidance counselors Students who are transferring from a community college to a four year college can obtain guidance from their college counselors Aided by marketing firms some colleges send out fast track applications These applications typically waive the application fee do not require essays and assure an admittance decision within a shortened amount of time Critics warn that these types of applications are misleading because they give the impression that the student is pre approved to be admitted and may not explore other colleges because this easy option is provided to them 3 Graduate programs edit A substantial number of graduate programs in the United States 5 500 have centralized their applications for admission to masters and doctoral programs by program discipline These are commonly referred to as Centralized Application Service s or CASs and function somewhat similar to the Common Application for undergraduate programs Graduate school applicants are able to submit their credentials for consideration to several colleges universities schools and programs from a single application References edit Weston Daniel 2021 Gatekeeping and linguistic capital A case study of the Cambridge university undergraduate admissions interview Journal of Pragmatics 176 137 149 doi 10 1016 j pragma 2021 02 002 letter 2021 10 23 AMCAS Application Form Check Requirements Status Etc Kingapplication com Retrieved 2023 01 31 Steinberg Jacques 2010 01 26 Colleges Market Easy No Fee Sell to Applicants The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2023 04 03 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title College application amp oldid 1215323624, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
