FCHS Career Center Information

 

Paper Vs. Online Applications

 

Paper Application

Online Application

What do I need?

  • Application
  • Fee to the college
  • Any supporting materials required by the college
  • Application
  • Student copy of transcript
  • Fee to the college
  • Any supporting materials required by the college

Where do I find an application?

  • Career center
  • From the college directly or by mail

What is the advantage?

  • Everything in front of you
  • No need for computer
  • Can work on it a little at a time
  • Handwriting doesn't count
  • Faster admission decision
  • Instant reception confirmation
  • Sometimes application fees are waived
  • Saves a tree!

What is the disadvantage?

 

  • Slower turn around time
  • Must pay postage
  • Must write legibly

 

  • Credit card may be needed to pay fees
  • Must have reliable access to a computer
  • May need to finish application in one sitting

What do I do after I've finished the application?

  • Bring any supplement materials into the career center
  • Bring transcript
  • Bring any supplemental materials into the career center
  • Bring transcript