Electronic College Applications

During the holiday break, high school students planning to attend college next fall can use the Internet to begin the application process. ACT’s Web site, www.act.org, provides valuable information and links to help students search for colleges, take virtual campus tours, and apply to hundreds of colleges online.

The application deadlines for some colleges and universities fall in early January. Getting information and filling out forms can be a time consuming task for students and their families. Electronic applications can speed up the process.

ACT’s Web site contains a Financial Aid Need Estimator, which uses the federal financial aid formula to estimate what the student’s family may be expected to contribute for costs at specific colleges. January is a good time to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form for the fall semester.

The Web site also provides useful information regarding the ACT College entrance exam, including online registration, practice questions, and the opportunity to order test preparation materials. All Ivy League schools accept ACT scores.

The Next ACT test will be given nationwide on February 10, 2001. The registration deadline in January 5, with a late deadline of January 19. An additional fee is required for late registrations.