b'STEP 6:Begin the Penn State University: https://admissions.psu.edu/Application Process apply, also available via The Common Application. Temple University: https://admissions.temple.edu/Read pages 12-13 and 26-38 of the Guide and checkapply, also available via The Common Application.out the Resum feature on the SUTC mobile app.University of Pittsburgh: https://oafa.pitt.edu/applyWatch the video Applying to CollegeBefore applying to college, learn more about The on www.youtube.com/StepUptoCollege. Common Application by visiting www.commonapp.orgGet a head start on your college applications. Preparingand www.commonblackcollegeapp.com, which enablesa strong application takes time, hard work, and attention you to apply to multiple colleges using the same to detail. Generally, there are four options for collegeapplication form, resume, and essay. The Common Appadmissions. The option you select will impact when your for admission in 2021 will be available in August.application is due, when you find out if you are selected, Create your resumand your ability to choose a college based on how much A resum is a one-page document that outlines your financial aid it oers. Learn more on page 31of the Guide. education, skills, and achievements; it will be a componentUnderstand your college admissions options of your college application. See pages 12-13 in the Guide Applying Regular Decision will allow you to applyfor instructions on preparing, writing, and formattingto as many schools as you like and to compare financial your resum. Complete the Build Your Resum activityaid packages.on the SUTC mobile app and view a sample resum. Rolling Admissions applications are evaluated on afirst-come, first-served basis until the school fills its STEP 7: Begin to Draft Your first-year class. This options also allows you to applyApplication Essayto as many schools as you like and to compare financialaid packages.Read page 35 of the Guide and check out theEarly Action allows you to apply earlier toand hear Application Essay feature on the SUTC mobile app.back sooner fromyour first-choice colleges. Early Your college application essayalso referred to as yourAction is non-binding, meaning it does not commitpersonal statementwill be a central component of youryou to attend the school, but it does tell the school that application. This is your opportunity to express who you areyou are interested.beyond your grades and test scores. Take time this summer Early Decision is an option reserved only for the school to brainstorm your topic and start the writing process.you are certain is your best fit and promises that you will attend this college if admitted. Given the binding Choose the right topicnature of Early Decision, make sure the college is the Select a topic that allows you to convey your uniquenessright financial fit. Remember, no college is your dream as an applicant and ties your personal characteristics,school if you cannot aord to go there. achievements, and experiences to your potential contributionBecome familiar with the applicationas a college student. Your personal statement must convinceprocess for each of your preferred schools the admissions ocer that you are a good candidate for If you plan to apply to Community College of Philadelphia, the institution. Be yourself and use the language that feelsexplore the online application at www.ccp.edu. comfortable to you. Find the complete list of 2020-2021 If you plan to apply to a Pennsylvania state university, Common App essay prompts at www.commonapp.org.visit www.passhe.edu to review applications for allDo your best work14 state universities. Your essay must also demonstrate your writing skills, so it If you plan to apply to a Pennsylvania state-relatedshould be thoughtfully organized, well-written, and carefullyuniversity, visit the schools website for applications: proofread. Complete the Brainstorm and Write YourEssay activity on page 36 of the Guidefor help getting started.'