College Admissions

How to apply to U of H.

The Simmons admission committee will review your daughter’s application to learn not only what she has accomplished, but also who she is.

Information about the Fall deposit deadline, placement testing and first year orientation.

Our office reviews each application individually and thoroughly.

Loyola will not require or use the new written sections on the SAT and ACT for admission or placement.

For students waiting to hear back from college admission offices, the topic of college rankings might be a prominent player in the decision-making process. But should it be?

Interested in attending NCCU? Contact the Undergraduate Admissions office to speak with an admissions counselor.

Application deadlines for various application processes.

Students and their college counselors should familiarize themselves with these requirements.

Whether your student is creating a video or writing a traditional essay to apply to college, remind them of the following tips.

"Why do you want to attend this college?"

This question, like all the others, is about you. It is a continuation of the task of the main essay (and the whole application, really): to make yourself sound interesting to the admissions evaluator. The college is an academic institution, first and foremost. What they are looking for is what you want to do intellectually, and why you want to do it at their college. So, you need to research either by visiting the college or online: what kinds of courses they offer, how their curriculum is unique, whether you can do research as a student, what their professors are like, what subjects are needed for general education or core requirements, etc. Then write about how you will use their intellectual resources.

Watching your son get turned down for prom, your daughter's puppy love tragically fizzle out or a group of friends turn on your child is nothing compared to the rejection you'll witness if his top college choice "regrets to inform you" that he's rejected admission. This spring, as your high school senior starts hearing back from schools, keep these tips in mind if rejection rears its ugly head.

Philadelphia University subscribes to a “rolling admissions” policy. We encourage students to apply early in the academic year prior to their desired enrollment term.

Every year, our admission decisions become harder because more and more top high school students designate the College as their number one choice.

Make sure your student understands the benefits and obligations of early decision and early action before applying.