The EDUFAX Educational FAQ

Question #186:

It is now late April. Are any schools still accepting applications for fall of next year?

Answer #186:

Although many schools have already closed acceptances for next fall, there are still a number of options open to you. You could begin at a Community College and transfer later to a four year college. You could also start courses as a nonmatriculated student at a nearby school and later petition to have these credits accepted towards your degree. There are also many four-year colleges which offer rolling admissions. This means that they do not have an application cutoff date, and continue to accept students until their class is filled. Even colleges which use a cutoff date, sometimes find themselves with open slots due to a lower than expected yield for the freshman class. If you have unusual circumstances which could explain your late application -- you just came out of a coma, you were trapped and were held captive by hostile Sherpas at the top of Mt. Everest --, you could contact the admissions office at a school which interests you to investigate what your chances are of a fall or perhaps a January admission. Your best bet is to make a list of schools which you would like to attend. Check information on their web sites or contact the admission offices directly to see if they have a rolling admission policy or they have any openings in the incoming freshman class. Although it is late, can get help from your high school guidance counselor or from an independent educational consultant. If you are serious about beginning your post-secondary education without delay, your tenacity alone should be a positive recommendation! EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound High School Student.

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