4-Year College Information
Four-year schools include both colleges and universities. These institutions offer bachelor's degree programs, which typically take four years to complete; in some cases, they also offer graduate and professional programs. The following links provide helpful information on navigating the college application process, from applying to colleges and writing a college essay to making the most of a college visit. See your school counselor for additional assistance with this process.
Navigating the College Application and Admissions Process
Common App - Navigate your college application journey with Common App. Get connected with everything you need to apply to college, research financial aid and scholarships, and get advice from counselors, advisors and mentors. Click here for an overview of using Common App through SchooLinks
College Application Essay Tips - The essay is an opportunity for students to personalize their college application beyond grades and scores. It can also be one of the more nerve-wracking parts of the application process. Use these tips to write an application-worthy essay.
Parent Guide to College Admissions - Feeling a little lost? Use this step-by-step guide to navigate the college admissions process. Once on the page, click on the Roadmap button to enter the guide.
How to Pick an Online College - There are many benefits of online school, but the process of getting started can be overwhelming for students. Learn what to look for in an online college with this helpful guide.
Early Assurance Programs - Early Assurance (EA) programs allows pre-screened applicants to be accepted into a medical school while they are undergraduate students (typically during the first or second year). It is not intended as a program for unsolicited applicants; the undergraduate university will invite applicants to apply to the program. If accepted, undergraduate students are offered a guarantee (likely with specific conditions to be met such as minimum GPA or MCAT® score) of admission to attend their medical school. Early Assurance programs are highly selective, with just a few seats available designated for this program in each medical school class.
Academic Common Market - Looking for a college degree not offered by a public institution in your home state? The Academic Common Market (ACM) may be able to help. The ACM is a tuition-savings program that is administered by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and 15 member states. The program allows students to pay in-state tuition rates at out-of-state public institutions while studying in select programs not available in their home state. Search from more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
You've Been Accepted Into College! Now What?
What to Do After College Acceptance: 9 Important Steps - Congratulations on getting accepted into college! You’ve decided on your higher education path and now you need to know what to do after college acceptance? There are a few things you need to do after you’ve accepted a college’s offer, some more urgent than others. But taking care of everything now can help you avoid last minute chaos as you finish up your final quarter of being a high school student.
Planning for Your Future - There are many things you should consider when making your final decision. Use this resource for a list of things to do after receiving a college acceptance letter. You may also request a free ebook on Planning for Your Future: 6 Easy Ways to Start Preparing for What's Next.
You Got Accepted - Now What? - If you've received acceptance letters from multiple colleges, congratulations! You should be excited that your hard work has paid off. The next step will be deciding which college is best for you. Here’s some information on how to make your decision.
What's Next? - Congratulations! You’re graduating from high school and about to start a new phase of life — whether that includes attending the college of your dreams, a college that wasn’t your top choice, or taking time off to work or explore your options. No matter what your plans may be, you’ll want to check out these resources on important details before summer begins.
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