WASD Guidance Office
The Common Application
The common application can be a time-saver as this one application can be sent to apply to over 240 schools across the country.
VIEW SCHOOLS THAT ACCEPT THE COMMON APPLICATION
FILL OUT THE COMMON APPLICATION
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Application
This application can be utilized to apply to any of the State System schools. The schools are listed here. Click on any of the schools' names to go directly to the particular school's website to learn more about each institution.
Bloomsburg, California University of PA, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville,Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and West Chester.
Fill out the PA STATE SYSTEM APPLICATION
Tips for College Essay Writing
The college essay is an important part of any application, as it allows colleges to see ability to express yourself in writing and get a more personal glimpse of you, which cannot be determined from your GPA and test scores.
Here are a few websites that provide tips on improving your personal statements and college essays:
