Student Resources
At Calliope College Counseling, we believe the college search process begins with the student. To help students along in this process, here are some great websites for exploring majors and careers, investigating personality traits, and perusing colleges
Major and Personality Exploration
Exploring Colleges
Important Deadlines
Common App: Opens Aug 1
FASFA: Opens Oct 1
UC App: Opens August 1
UC APP: Closes Nov 30
Early Action deadline: Nov 1
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision varies from school to school.
Financial Aid
Definitions
Early Action: Students apply early and receive a decision earlier than institution’s regular response date.
Early Decision: Students commitment to the university, if admitted they definitely will enroll and withdraw all other applications.
Regular Decision: submit an app by specified date. Receive a decision in the clearly stated response period.
Restrictive Early Action: Students apply to an institution and receive a decision early. If admitted, they have until May 1 to confirm.
Rolling Admission: Universities review apps as they are submitted and send notices throughout the admission cycle.
Classes and Academic Support
AP
Supplement your learning in AP courses
Key Terms
Early Action: Non-binding
Early Decision: Binding
Regular Decision: Non-binding
Restrictive Early Action: Non-binding within specific window
Rolling Admission: Non-binding