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'{{Multiple issues| {{more footnotes|date=September 2008}} {{globalize|date=December 2010}} }} '''College application''' refers to the process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a [[college]] or [[university]]. Although specific details vary by country and institution, applications generally require basic background information of the applicant, such as family background, and academic or qualifying exam details such as [[Grading (education)|grade point average]] in [[secondary school]] and [[Standardized test|standardized testing]] scores. <!-- Commented out because image was deleted: [[Image:Application page1.png|thumb|right|200px]] --> ==United States== {{Main|College admissions in the United States}} {{Further|Transfer admissions in the United States}} Most colleges and universities in the U.S. have their own set of requirements for the information that is necessary for a college application. A common requirement on a college application is the applicant's standardized test scores, most commonly the [[ACT (test)|ACT]] or [[SAT]], and a high school [[Transcript (education)|transcript]]. Some colleges also require applications to include a [[Recommendation letter|Letter of Recommendation]] and a personal essay. A commonly accepted application used by many universities is the "[[Common Application]]" which is an online application that is used by over 500 colleges and universities. Deadlines for admission applications are established and published by each college or university. Many college-bound students receive application assistance and advice from their high school guidance counselors. Students who are transferring from a community college to a four-year college can obtain guidance from their college counselors. Aided by marketing firms, some colleges send out "fast-track" applications. These applications typically waive the application fee, do not require essays, and assure an admittance decision within a shortened amount of time. Critics warn that these types of applications are misleading, because they give the impression that the student is pre-approved to be admitted and may not explore other colleges because this easy option is provided to them.<ref>Steinberg, Jacques. "Colleges Market Easy, No-Fee Sell to Applicants." ''The New York Times.''http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/education/26admit.html?em</ref> ==United Kingdom== {{Main|Universities & Colleges Admissions Service}} Almost all [[British universities]] are members of UCAS, a [[Wiktionary:clearing house|clearing house]] for [[undergraduate]] admissions. Applicants submit a single application for up to 5 courses at different universities. There is a maximum limit of 4 choices for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses. The application also includes current and expected qualifications, employment, criminal history, a personal statement, and a reference (which generally includes predicted grades if the applicant is still in education). Additional forms are required for application to [[Oxbridge]]. One can only apply to a particular college at [[University of Oxford|Oxford]] or [[University of Cambridge|Cambridge]] in a single year. Many Oxbridge applicants are assessed through academic interviews and sometimes further testing. == References == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:College Application}} [[Category:University and college admissions]]'