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Applying to College
Maybe you're a student graduating from high school and thinking of college. Maybe you're an adult interested in going back to college. Applying to college can be challenging. Finding the right college or professional program is very important. You need to find the "right fit," academically and financially, for you. You may also want to consider visiting campuses of institutions to assist you in your selection process.
You need to fill out all financial aid and admissions applications on time and completely, and you should consider several different schools so you can "shop around." Be a wise consumer. Call KCAC at 502-584-0475 in Louisville or 812-288-4821, press 7 OR use ext 51660 in Jeffersonville for more information.
Check out our list of resources from the Resource Library.
As you investigate schools and start applying for admission and financial aid, watch out for degree scams and scholarship scams.
Application Forms
Application forms are available at college admissions offices. Some schools also accept online applications through their Web pages. Some comprehensive education sites, such as CollegeNet gives you access to many schools' applications.
- Apply to several different schools to keep your options open and to see who offers the best financial aid package.
- Pay attention to deadlines and requests for specific information. Answer all questions accurately; type or write clearly.
- If an essay is required, make sure you write it in a way that highlights your unique personality and strengths.
- If you're a high school senior, find out if your school has any special procedure for helping with applications. Make sure your transcript is complete before it goes out.
We offer planning tips for juniors, and seniors.
Workshops and Assessments
KCAC offers a variety of workshops and assessments for adults considering career, education, or life changes. They include:
- Career Focus is for people who are considering a change of career or direction in their lives, but who are unsure of what they want to do or how to achieve their goals. The workshop covers assessment of individuals interests, abilities, experiences and values, career exploration, decision-making, goal-setting, and available resources.
- Returning to Learning is designed for people who have been out of school for a while and are thinking about returning either for a degree or one course at a time. The workshop covers the nuts and bolts of college programs, special programs for adults, and other types of training programs. It also covers financial aid.
- Personality and Career Choice incorporates Myers Briggs personality type testing to explore how personality type influences our career choices and satisfaction.
- Strong Inventory This inventory instrument helps individuals plan for the many different steps along their career paths, with one goal in mind: to match their interest with satisfying careers.
- Scholarship Search guides individuals through the process of searching and applying for scholarships to help meet education expenses.
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