When applying to a particular school or program, the most important thing to do is to read the application materials very carefully and to meet the prescribed deadlines listed. In most cases, applications post marked past the due date will not be reviewed. In any case, it is better to plan on having applications post marked a fair amount of time prior to the due date. Note: Our offices are closed over winter holiday, so it is important that any requests for transcripts or counselor recommendations needed during this time be made at least two weeks prior to break.

The process and requested materials vary depending on the type of school or program. For each type, this is a typical list of required materials. Again, do check individual school and program websites.

• Application
• Official, sealed transcript (s)
• Placement test or interview
• Application fee

• Application
• Official, sealed transcript (s)
• SAT I or ACT scores (some schools require ACT writing also)
• Written statement if required (it's good to include it if it's optional)
• Application fee

• Application
• Official, sealed transcript (s)
• SAT I or ACT scores (some schools require ACT writing also)
• Written statement or essay (it's good to include it if it's optional)
• Letter of recommendation and/or counselor evaluation
• Application fee

• Application
• Official, sealed transcript (s)
• SAT I or ACT scores, perhaps the ACT writing and/or two or more SAT II subject test scores
• Written statement or essay (it's good to include it if it's optional)
• Letters of recommendation and/or counselor evaluation
• Application fee