Online Application Questions and Answers

How do I apply online?

Step 1: Create an online application account
You'll need to answer some basic questions and choose a username and password.

Step 2: Start the application
Login to your application with the username and password you just created.

Step 3: Complete the application
You can complete the application in more than one sitting. Be sure to save your username and password, because you'll need that information to log back in to work on your application.
In order to save time, we suggest that you type the essay questions in a Word processing program first, and then copy and paste them into the online application.

Step 4: Submit the application
When you've made sure that your application is complete go to the final page and click the Submit button. You will receive a confirmation email saying that your application has been successfully submitted.

Go to the online application homepage to begin.

Can my recommendations be sent online?

Yes! If you want your recommendations sent online you'll need to do the following:

Enter an email address for your reference on the online application
Select "Yes" for using the online reference form

Once your application is submitted, your reference will receive an email with a link to the online recommendation form.

Please note: if you submit your online application and do not select the online reference form, your recommendation must be submitted on paper. Recommendation forms can be downloaded and printed here.

I can't remember my username and/or password

You can retrieve your username here.

You can retrieve your password here.

Reviewing your online application activity

From the "Review Your Activity" menu on the online application homepage you can find out the status of your online application (started, submitted, or acknowledged by the college). You can also check on the status of your online references and see if they have been submitted. You can also edit your reference's information or send them an email reminder (see detailed instructions below).

What if I need to change my reference?

If you need to change the name and/or email address for your reference, just follow the steps below:

Go to the online application homepage
Click on "Review Your Activity"
Enter your username and password
Click on the appropriate application
In the "Online Letters of Recommendation" section select "Edit this recommender" from the drop-down menu
Enter the new email address and/or name of the reference
Click the "edit" button

An email will be sent to the new email address with a link to the online recommendation.

Can I send a reminder to my reference?

If your reference lost the email with the link to the recommendation or if you need to simply send them a friendly reminder, follow the steps below:

Go to the online application homepage
Click on "Review Your Activity"
Enter your username and password
Click on the appropriate application
In the "Online Letters of Recommendation" section select "Send Reminder"
Click "Continue"
If necessary, enter a personal message to the reference
Click "Submit"

An email reminder will be sent to your reference with a link to the online recommendation.