Parts of an Admissions Application Folder

Colleges require a wide range of items to be submitted in order for your application to be complete. When you apply to any college or university, the first piece of information received will start your admissions folder.  At most colleges, admissions folders are considered incomplete until five components are received.  Admissions officers will read your folder, and these are the people who eventually determine whether or not you will be admitted to their college or university.

It is important to represent yourself strongly in each of the five areas listed below.  Keep in mind that colleges are receiving thousands of applications during the fall of senior year.  A well-organized application lets the college admissions representatives know that you have taken great care in preparing your application.