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ALT Graphic reads "today's the day ... The Common App is officially open! apply now!" Graphic depicts a hand holding a cell phone with the Common App and FDU logos.
ALT A line art illustration of two people riding on a motorized scooter wearing helmets. There is a line art sun and clouds above the people and two trees to their left, with a turquoise to light green gradient framing the image. The bottom of the image reads "Account rollover season" with the Common App logo.
ALT A college application form and a pen on a wooden desk.
ALT âCelebrate Womenâs History Month with Womenâs Collegesâ appears over a blue gradient background in bold white text. There are two pictures in the bottom right corner. The first is of three women posing at a college campus and the second is of a woman in a costume design workshop holding a pencil. The corner of this image goes into the next slide.
ALT âHistory. The earliest womenâs colleges were founded in the mid-19th century to give women access to higher eduction during a time when many believed that it was unnecessary to educate women. By the 1960s, there were 281 womenâs colleges in the United States. There are about 30 womenâs colleges still active today. Source: Womenâs College Coalition.â
ALT âStats/breakdown: Out of 30 womenâs colleges, 25 are found on Common Appâs Explore Page! In 2022, women made up 58% of all students enrolled in college. For the same year, 62,829 women attended a womenâs college. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.â There are two pictures in the bottom right corner. The first is of a woman looking into a microscope and the second is of 6 omen sitting around a table and talking to each other.
ALT âLocation. You can find womenâs colleges In these states and on Common Appâs Explore Page. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.â There is a map of the United States with the following states highlighted in teal: California, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
ALT Zoe SaldaĂąa on stage at the 2025 Oscars holding her award for Best Supporting Actress. The text âwhen all of your hard work applying to college finally pays offâ appears below her.
ALT Ariana Grande looking fondly at Cynthia Erivo as she sings âDefying Gravityâ during the 2025 Oscars. The text âhow my school counselor must feel when I get into my dream schoolâ appears between them.
ALT Adam Sandler seated in the audience at the 2025 Oscars. He is wearing basketball shorts and a teal hoodie. The text âshowing up as I am my first day on campusâ appears under him.
ALT The producers of Flow appear on stage at the 2025 Oscars to receive their award for Best Animated Feature. The cat from the movie is seen on a screen holding a digital Oscar award as well. The text âgetting an A on the group project (all I did was put the slides together and make it cute)â appears next to them.
ALT â1. Worries about eligibility. Did you know that 1/3 of students who didnât file for FAFSA wouldâve been eligible for a Pell Grant? Why not find out if youâre eligible? Itâs free to apply!â There are doodles of blue stars and a yellow lightbulb in the bottom left and top right corners respectively.
ALT â2. Fear of making errors. Yes, errors can happen. But, guess what? They can be corrected. Check the link in our bio for our video walkthrough!â The corner of the same yellow lightbulb from the last slide is peeking through the top left corner and there is a doodle of a blue exclamation mark in the bottom right.
ALT â3. Language barriers. Did you know there are guides and interpreter services available in 11 different languages through FAFSA? Find them at StudentAid.gov!â The same blue exclamation mark is peeking through the bottom left corner and there is an orange pen doodle in the top right corner.
ALT â4. Need for more support. Filing for financial aid can be stressful without the support and information you need. Weâve got you covered! Follow us for more tipsâ. There same orange pen is peeking through the top left and there are pink heart doodles in the top right and white daisies in the bottom right.
ALT âCSS Profile?â appears in white text over a teal box at the top of a color-blocking stylized infographic that has the following text appearing below over a grid background. âWhat is the CSS Profile? The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. It will ask you financial questions so that your schoolâs can determine what aid you are eligible for. Who must complete the application? Check your collegesâ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile. A list of participating schools is available online (link in bio)! Some schools may also require divorced or separated parents to complete separate applications.â
ALT âCSS Profile?â appears in white text over a teal box at the top of a color-blocking stylized infographic that has the following text appearing below over a grid background. âWhen should I do my application? Most students complete the application during their senior year of high school starting on October 1. Schools may have different deadlines - be sure to check with each school you are applying to. How do I complete the application? The CSS Profile may only be submitted through the sign on link available at cssprofile.org. Learn more about submitting your application on their âComplete the Applicationâ page.â
ALT âWhat I think is a hierarchy of fitâ appears in black text over a white background with teal squiggles emphasizing the words. The Maslowâs Hierarchy of Needs pyramid appears in the center of the image with teal scribbles covering the majority of it and scratching out the categories the right side. In black text over the scribbled pyramid âapplying to every school that sent me a Common App Direct Admissions offerâ appears in a handwritten font.
ALT âWhat actually is a âhierarchyâ of fitâ appears in black text over a white background with teal highlighting the words âactually is aâ. The Maslowâs Hierarchy of Needs pyramid appears in the center of the image with the following text in the wedges, going from bottom to top: Financial check, cost of attendance, financial aid options, student debt considerations. Academic Compatibility, academic programs, official support services, community. Belonging on campus, diversity, social life, campus safety, student organizations. Growth opportunities, internship and career prospects, leadership roles, academic recognition. Personal fulfillment, values alignment, exploration, creative freedom.
ALT "Common App Direct Admissions: Tips on how to research colleges" text on a teal background with logos for Reach Higher and Common App above and an illustration of a person holding a magnifying glass and a person using binoculars with decorative doodles.
ALT âNeed help narrowing down your direct admissions colleges? Imagine life outside of campus. Look into the city where each school is located. Ask yourself: Do I want a small college town or a big city vibe? Professional pathways. Ask yourself: Are there opportunities for internships or job opportunities off campus that will help me explore my future? Weather is often forgotten but crucial! Ask yourself: Do I want snowcapped lecture halls or access to beaches?â text on the same teal background with decorative doodles like a paper airplane.
ALT âVisualize yourself there. Watch day-in-the-life vlogs of current students. Take note of what resources they mention or tips they have! Take a virtual tour. Reflect on the students you see, the size of the campus, what dorms look like, and even the neighborhood surrounding campus.â text on the same teal blue background with decorative doodles like trees and a 3-story building.
ALT âHow Common App can help: Direct admissions companion resource. Breaks down all the college-specific perks and other details for direct admissions offers on Common App. If there are any major exceptions for a school, youâll find them here or on your dashboard. PSA: Some schools also offer financial aid packages and scholarships for direct admissions students. Explore colleges page. Learn more about what each college offers from resources to campus life. Discover other schools that might fit you well, including those that are test optional, don't have application fees, and/or don't require a personal essay!â text on the same teal blue background with decorative doodles like a pencil and cloud.
ALT âI am proud of the dedication, hard wok, and love Iâve had for my students this yearâ is written in black in on a square blue sheet of paper. It is being held up in front of trees that are green and orange.
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