what to do if your course isn't in coalition

How do I add a college to the coalition?

May 04, 2016 · Enter the first few letters of the college’s name and then select the correct results from the list. (The section will expand so that you can complete this section, even if the search doesn’t return the name of your college. If that is the case, select School Not Found and …

Which colleges are accepting applications from the coalition?

May 04, 2016 · If a class hasn't begun yet, or is in progress, enter it when you've finished the class. Next add your coursework for that grade. Enter the following about each class: Type: Choose from the drop-down list, the type that best represents this particular class, e.g. an honors class, …

Should I fill out my profile before applying to coalition?

May 04, 2016 · Entering Your High School Coursework from Coalition Videos on Vimeo. Before entering classes, select which grade you took the class (s) in that you want to enter. Next, add your 12th grade classes. Type: Choose from the drop-down list, the type that best represents …

When should I start using the coalition app?

Jun 02, 2016 · If your school does not have a code: 1. Select the “School not found” option located below the school search. 2. Manually enter the correct information about the specific …

What is the Coalition College Application?

The Coalition Application is a college application designed to make it easier to apply to multiple colleges. Instead of filling out each school's application individually, you can complete the Coalition App, and that information will be filled in for all the colleges you're applying to (that use the Coalition App). While the Coalition Application is newer and used by far fewer schools than the Common Application, it has some benefits of its own. Two of the most important of these are that every school that uses the Coalition College Application is committed to providing strong financial aid and an affordable college experience to students. The other is access to an online locker, where you can track your achievements throughout high school for later use in college applications, jobs, and more.

How many colleges accept the Coalition App?

Only about 150 colleges accept the Coalition App, so there's a significant chance that one or more of the schools you're applying to don't use it. In that case, you'll either need to use another college application system, like the Common App, or apply to those schools individually.

How many words are needed for a coalition essay?

The Coalition Application includes an essay, and most schools will require you to complete it. There's no official word limit for the essay, but aim for about 500-550 words. There are five prompts to choose from, but you only need to answer one.

How many schools use the Common App?

About 800 schools use the Common App, while about 150 use the Coalition App. However, the Coalition App has other benefits, such as including a virtual locker where you can organize your different application components (we discuss this more further in the article).

What is coalition application?

The Coalition Application is a web-based online portal that allows you to fill out one central application that can be submitted to multiple schools. It was created after a coalition of schools came together with the purpose of helping students who are often disadvantaged during the college admissions process.

What is a virtual locker?

The Virtual Locker is one of the biggest differences between the Coalition Application and other application types. This section of your Coalition Application acts as a place you can use starting in your freshman year to keep track of your achievements.