Students must complete each of the following steps:

• Obtain all application materials from the college or university. 
  • Apply online or print off a paper application from the university's admissions website or
  • Request that an application be sent to you by calling the office of admissions or requesting information from the university's website or
  • A limited amount of applications are available in the guidance office.
• Complete a transcript request form with EVERY application.
  • Transcript request forms are available in the guidance office.
     
• SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO YOUR COUNSELOR.
  • A completed application may include:

    COLLEGE APPLICATION CONTENTS:

    • Completed paper application with signature (n/a if you applied online)
    • Check for the application fee or a fee waiver (n/a if you paid online)
    • Completed transcript request form
    • Essay or personal statement if needed
    • Supplemental information (resume, portfolio, etc.) if needed
    • Counselor/Secondary School Report if needed
    • Teacher Recommendations if needed
    • Mid-Year School Report Form if needed
       
  • ALL OF THESE PIECES ARE SENT IN ONE PACKAGE BY HINSDALE SOUTH TO THE UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
     
• REMEMBER:
  • Please allow up to 2 working weeks (10 school days) for the application materials to be mailed.
  • Priority filing deadline dates.
  • Know the difference between Early Decision (binding), Early Action and Rolling Admissions.
  • Inform your counselor when admissions decisions are received (accepted, denied, wait listed or deferred).
  • Contact your counselor with any questions.

University Websites Listed By State
 

Other Online Application Options

In addition to the electronic application offered by each university's office of admissions, the Common Application provides another paperless application option.  Common App has nearly 300 member institutions.

The Common Application 
 

College Fairs

• COD College Fair
  • September 19, 2007
  • 6-8:30
  • COD gymnasium
• National College Fair - Chicago
  • October 20, 2007
  • 10-2
  • Navy Pier, Festival Hall Complex, Hall A
• District 86 College Night
  • April 17, 2008
  • 7-9:30
  • At Hinsdale South