Review frequently asked questions on college applications.
Some of the most commonly asked questions as students complete their college applications are included on this page. Click on each question to see the answer.
Enrollment Information
Name and Identification
Address
Citizenship
Family Information
You may choose to list your biological parents or your current guardian(s). Colleges use the application process to learn as much about you as possible. They want to build a strong and diverse student body while making the best admission decision for you. So, you should answer these questions as fully as you feel comfortable in order to give colleges an accurate picture of your background and goals.
Youth who have spent all or some of their teenage years in foster care in Delaware may be eligible to have their college tuition and fees waived at public Delaware in-state schools (University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and Delaware Technical Community College).
College Information
You should list any courses you have taken on a college campus, through a college’s online system or a college course taught at your high school by a certified college instructor. Please note that dual enrollment courses (high school and college classes) should be added here; however, do not list AP or IB courses.
Test Scores
Not all schools require that you take the SAT or ACT. Community colleges generally do not require them, and there are many four-year colleges and universities that do not. Find a list of the four-year colleges and universities that are “test-optional” and learn about their requirements at Fair Test. However, if you are applying to a college or university that requires one of these tests, you’ll need to take it as soon as possible. Click here to find the next test dates and registration information for SAT or ACT. Remember that all Delaware high school juniors take the SAT test in the spring.