Video: See the Journey a College Application Takes After You Submit It
Wondering what happens to your college application after you hit the "submit" button? Although the process is different at every college, most schools use some version of the steps shown in this video. For more detail about how college applications are reviewed, read our "Ask the Dean" response on this topic.
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