The college application process has become increasingly complex over the years. That’s why University Prep has a dedicated office devoted to help students get into the college that is best for them. The college counseling office helps students navigate the application process. 

There are different methods that colleges use to screen their applicants. Every school offers some form of Regular Decision, where students simply submit applications by a deadline, and then receive a response typically by mid march. Some colleges, such as University of Washington only offer regular decision. But many colleges offer other types of applications. Listed below are the three most common types of college applications, and how they compare to each other.