New Course: How to Apply to College, from the University of Pennsylvania

Are you applying to college this year – or are you the friend, parent, or teacher of a student who will be submitting applications soon?

This week, the University of Pennsylvania launched an innovative new course designed just for you. It’s called “How to Apply to College,” and it’s is designed to support students – especially those who may not have access to the full range of traditional counseling services – in navigating the college application process.

In “How to Apply to College,” you’ll learn what to look for in a college and how to ensure success following enrollment, and you’ll complete step-by-step exercises to prepare you to apply for financial aid, find scholarship resources, and use a net price calculator to estimate tuition and expenses. You’ll also have a chance to hear directly from first-generation college students, four Penn students, who’ve recently been in your shoes.

Watch this video for an introduction to the course staff, and a summary of what you’ll learn:

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