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3/10/2016

Step by Step Tips for filling out the Common Application
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STEP BY STEP TIPS FOR FILLING OUT THE COMMON APPLICATION
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Directions and Tips for Completing the Common Application 
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commonapp
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Make sure the tab APPLICANTS is on and Select Create an Account
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Common App will ask you to enter your email address and select a password
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Create a file for all information pertaining to your
college applications
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Common App will now ask you to select a tab
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You only need to provide it IF you    will be
applying for financial aid
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Some students may be eligible for a fee waiver based on financial need
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Employment status
Job title
** If your parent is deceased they will ask for the month and year he/she passed
   away 
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Education Section – you must use the “Find your high school” tool to locate your high school info
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net; bmccarthy@egsd
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lwilson@egsd
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Flaherty - 401-398-1543 Mrs
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Hostetler - 401-398-1549 Mrs
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Other School section: YOU SHOULD ONLY FILL THIS OUT IF YOU ATTENDED MORE THAN
1 HIGH SCHOOL!!!
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If you are unsure
please see your counselor
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If you have taken a course for college credit (dual enrollment at EG) or other college course
            you will complete this section
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School Information:

http://www
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GPA Weighting: Weighted 
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If you have more than 10 classes, please enter full year
classes and then electives
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Honors:  This section focuses on the academic achievements you received during your 3 years at EGHS
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You are not required to report your test scores on Common App
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You can report your highest scores as that is what the college would use 
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Student Council,Yearbook, sports, jobs, etc
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 Put your most involved activities first
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Check for errors
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You are responsible to
be honest on this application
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Click on the College Search Tab
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You will then click on each college you want to add
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Important part of your Common App:  Check the Recommenders and FERPA Section
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Release Authorization:  This section allows Common App to send colleges your educational records
online
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Whether or not you waive your rights is a decision for you and your parent/guardian
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We cannot access your Common App until you invite us
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Failure to meet this deadline will result in your
application not being completed on time
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You will now invite one (or more) teachers to submit your school information and your letter of
recommendation
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 Michael Podraza :: P
398­1300 :: F 885­1336

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