A tough one to read as a college counselor. Nothing new here from where we sit, but these are still hard truths and a call to action. It’s on all of us—not just parents!
A must-read!
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Applicants need to complete the SRAR for the following schools, where required. You can typically find more information about the SRAR on a school’s application instructions. Please read them.
Baylor University (TX) — optional
Binghamton University (NY) – optional
Clemson University (SC) — required
Duquesne University (PA) – optional
Florida A&M University – optional
Florida Atlantic University — required
Florida Polytechnic University (NOT Florida Tech) – optional
Florida State University — required
Kean University of New Jersey — optional
Louisiana State University – optional
Montclair State University (NJ) – optional
New College of Florida — optional
New York University – required
Northeastern University (MA) – required
Pennsylvania State University — required
Rutgers University (NJ—Camden, New Brunswick and Newark) — required
Texas A&M University — required
United States Air Force Academy (CO) — required
University at Buffalo (NY) – optional
University of Connecticut – optional
University of Delaware – required
University of Florida — required
University of Illinois — required
University of Minnesota Twin Cities – required; also uses CA Courses/Grades Report
University of North Florida — optional
University of Oregon – also uses CA Courses and Grades Report (need to submit only one of the two—not required to complete both)
University of Pittsburgh (PA) – required
University of Rhode Island — required
University of South Florida — required
University of Tennessee Knoxville – required
University of Texas Arlington — required
University of Texas San Antonio – required
University of West Florida — required
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) – required
***Please be sure to check with each individual college website to determine if this information remains current — PLEASE READ the application instructions!***
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Applicants must complete the SRAR for the following schools, where required. You can typically find more information about the SRAR on a school’s application instructions. Please read them.
Examples:
https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/applying-to-clemson/srar.html
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/
https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/srar/
List:
Baylor University (TX) — optional
Binghamton University (NY) – optional
Clemson University (SC) — required
Duquesne University (PA) – optional
Florida A&M University – optional
Florida Atlantic University — required
Florida Polytechnic University (NOT Florida Tech) – optional
Florida State University — required
Kean University of New Jersey — optional
Louisiana State University – optional
Montclair State University (NJ) – optional
New College of Florida — optional
New York University – required
Northeastern University (MA) – required
Pennsylvania State University — required
Rutgers University (NJ—Camden, New Brunswick and Newark) — required
Texas A&M University — required
United States Air Force Academy (CO) — required
University at Buffalo (NY) – optional
University of Connecticut – optional
University of Delaware – required
University of Florida — required
University of Minnesota Twin Cities – required; also uses CA Courses/Grades Report
University of North Florida — optional
University of Oregon – also uses CA Courses and Grades Report (need to submit only one of the two—not required to complete both)
University of Pittsburgh (PA) – required
University of Rhode Island — required
University of South Florida — required
University of Tennessee Knoxville – required
University of Texas Arlington — required
University of Texas San Antonio – required
University of West Florida — required
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) – required
***Please be sure to check with each individual college website to determine if this information remains current***
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Application refresh dates. The system refresh begins this afternoon (July 27), which will conclude the 2022-2023 application season. The first-year application will close to applicants and recommenders at 5 pm ET on July 27, 2023. The transfer application will close to applicants and recommenders at 5 pm ET on July 28, 2023.
Account rollover. You can roll over your account on August 1. For more details about how account rollover works, reference the Solutions Center for frequently asked questions and tips in the application guide for first-year and transfer students.
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Each year on August 1, Common App launches a refreshed application, including any new questions and new colleges. Students will need to sign in and refresh their Common App accounts for the new cycle.
For more details about how account rollover works, reference our Solutions Center for frequently asked questions and tips in our application guide for first-year and transfer students.
Application refresh dates. Mark your calendars for our system refresh dates, which will conclude the 2022-2023 application season.
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Having read thousands of college application essays over the course of our careers as counselors, teachers, writing coaches, and admissions officers, the easiest explanation is that we just “know” when we read an effective essay. For a glimpse into our process and to read some of these essays, check out The Complete College Essay Handbook.
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Summer is THE time to write college application essays—reach out to learn more about our essay process!
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Mark your calendar for June 13, 7 pm Eastern!
Brittany (ex-Wharton admissions) will lead a casual discussion about applying to college with an interest in business, covering studying “business” vs. economics (and which path might be right for you), high school course selection, and the importance of a differentiated academic narrative and corresponding resume.
Here’s the link! Feel free to sign on between 7-730 and bring your questions. This open “Office Hours” session is for students and parents.
Please direct any questions to Brittany at hello@brittany.consulting. Hope to see you then!
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