Online vs. Paper Applications
Most colleges and universities provide the option to applying either online or through the mail.
- Whichever format you choose, be sure to re-read and edit the information before sending
- Online college applications are faster, more efficient, and reach the destination automatically
- Online templates are available that can be used for more than one school, which limit how the information is presented
- The personal essay can be admitted online
- Paper applications allow for more personalization of your information
- If you choose to use a paper application, it is best to type your information instead of hand writing it
- The personal essay can be admitted via a paper application
- Colleges evaluate both types of applications equally and do not prefer one more than the other
- The choice depends on your personal preference