4 Year College Information

Four-year schools include both colleges and universities. These institutions offer bachelor's degree programs, which typically take four years to complete; in some cases, they also offer graduate and professional programs. The following links provide helpful information on navigating the college application process, from applying to colleges and writing a college essay to making the most of a college visit. See your school counselor for additional assistance with this process.

  • Common App

    Common App

    Navigate your college application journey with Common App. Get connected with everything you need to apply to college, research financial aid and scholarships, and get advice from counselors, advisors and mentors.

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  • Parent Guide to College Admissions

    Parent Guide to College Admissions

    Feeling a little lost?  Use this step-by-step guide to navigate the college admissions process.  Once on the page, click on the Roadmap button to enter the guide.

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  • College Campus Visit Checklist

    College Campus Visit Checklist

    Visiting a campus helps you get a sense of what that college — and life for its students — is like. This can make a difference when you’re deciding whether the college is a good fit for you.

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  • Get the Most Out of Your College Visits

    Get the Most Out of Your College Visits

    College visits are probably the most fun part of the college application process.  Get the most out of your time on campus with this college visit checklist.

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  • 5 College Visit Tips You Haven't Heard Before

    5 College Visit Tips You Haven't Heard Before

    Get familiar with the least desirable aspects of a college to ensure you can handle them. Check out these 5 college visit tips you haven't heard before.

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  • College Application Essay Tips

    College Application Essay Tips

    The essay is an opportunity for students to personalize their college application beyond grades and scores. It can also be one of the more nerve-wracking parts of the application process. Use these tips to write an application-worthy essay.

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