Hey guys! This might sound a bit ridiculous, but I've been wondering how people manage to apply to a lot of colleges through the Coalition Application. Do you just fill out one application and send it to multiple schools, or do you have to tailor each one for the specific college? Any advice would be really helpful, thank you!
Hey there! You're right that using the Coalition Application can help streamline the application process for multiple schools. The first part of the Coalition Application is pretty standard and general – it captures information like your contact info, family background, and academic history. This is the common portion that is sent to all colleges you apply to via the Coalition Application.
Each college may also require its own specific portion, where you might answer college-specific essay prompts or provide additional information that they request. This will need to be completed separately for each institution.
So, in a nutshell, the main portion of your application can be reused for each college, but you'll need to adapt the college-specific aspects for each one on your list. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time, especially to write and revise those college-specific essays as they can make a difference in your application! Don't hesitate to review each prompt carefully to understand what the college is asking.
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