Private Colleges

There are over 700 private colleges in the US ranging from very difficult to easy admissions. Many private colleges offer need based financial aid which makes there net price potentially less than a CSU/UC. Private colleges have different application due dates. Some offer early admissions (non-binding), early decision (binding) and have a range of deadlines. Many colleges have rolling admissions or later deadlines beyond the November 30th deadline of UC/CSU.

 

Common App is the site to apply to most private colleges. One application for up to 20 colleges

Most private colleges require teacher and counselor recommendations

 

Filling out the Brag Sheet and Counselor Prompt can assist your recommenders in writing a good letter

You can send me your Brag Sheet and Counselor Prompt at: [email protected]

 

Not sure where to start? BigFuture is a great way to search colleges you may be interested in