College Applications
The
Personal Statement
Developed by UC Berkeley's Office of Academic Preparation and Articulation,
this personal statement web site offers information that will help you craft
a statement by taking you step by step through a process of brainstroming, drafting
and revising.
Tips for Writing Your Application Essay
Online Application Links
California Community
Colleges - Online Application Center
Not all of the community colleges are taking advantage of this site. If
the college you want to apply to is not using this service, check the
college's web page for application instructions.
CSU Mentor Online Applications
CollegeNET's Apply
Web Online Applications
There are several advantages to this site. You needn't download any files
and you can save unfinished work and return to it later. Fees can be paid
online via credit cards. Nearly 200 colleges participate.
The Common Application
The Common Application is the recommended form of 230 selective collegesand
universities for admission to their undergraduate programs.Many of these institutions
use the form exclusively. (Some schools may require supplemental information).
All give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college's own
form.
XAP Applications
Online applications where you can save one screen at a time. The company
has also produced CSUMentor, an online system of application and admission
advice for students applying to a campus within the California State
University System.