b'33COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS The Coalition ApplicationYou have determined your fit, researched andThis application is accepted by members of Thevisited colleges, taken the SAT or ACT, selectedCoalition for College. The Coalition is a partnership your schools, and now you are in the home stretch.among over 150 colleges dedicated to increasing It is time to complete and submit your applications. access and affordability of college for diverse students. It provides a single platform of online tools to simplify Identify Which Application to Use the college application process. To learn more aboutAPPLYING TO COLLEGESome colleges have their own applications whilethe Coalition and determine if the Coalition Appothers rely on one of a number of standardized is a good choice for you, visit www.coalitionforapplications. Be sure to research the applicationscollegeaccess.org.required by the schools on your list. Submit Your Application OnlinePublic College and University Applications Applying online is now the common practice. These schools often use specialized applications To simplify the process: which can be found on their websites. If you intend Learn what is required by each college on your list.to apply to a Pennsylvania state college or university, Create an online account to begin eachcheck out the following: application. Use an email address with your Pennsylvanias 14 State Universities: full name to clearly identify yourself, such aswww.passhe.edu/students/pages/apply.aspx phoebe.s.chun@gmail.com. Lincoln University:Note your username and password for each college www.lincoln.edu/admissions/apply-now on the Track Your College Applications WorksheetPenn State University: on p. 38.www.admissions.psu.edu/apply/Follow directions carefully and answer all questions. Temple University:Hit Save often and back up your work on a hard www.commonapp.org/apply drive or flash drive, or by printing it out. University of Pittsburgh:Spellcheck and proofread several times beforepitt.mycollegeapplication.org hitting the Submit button. Community College of Philadelphia:Log into your account at each college to ensure www.ccp.edu/getting-started/admission-process your application was received and is complete.The Common AppCheck your email and online college portals often This application is used by nearly 900 colleges andto check your application status.universities. It allows you to apply to up to 20 schools using a single online application. To learn about requirements, deadlines, and supplementary materials (e.g. additional essays) required by member colleges, visit www.commonapp.org. The Common Black College Application Application Fee Waivers: The average college This application allows you to complete and submit a single application to 62 Historically Blackapplication fee is $43, however many colleges Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), visitwill waive that fee based on family income. Talk www.commonblackcollegeapp.com. to your school counselor about whether you are eligible for a fee waiver and how to request one.'