<p>is it better to apply online or mail in a paper application?</p>
<p>if it makes any difference im applying as a city college junior transfer</p>
<p>there is no preference.
I personally think the online system is much more convenient.</p>
<p>with the online system, there's less room for error, or for them actually losing your application (their offices sometimes take a while to receive application/fin aid stuff)</p>
<p>One advantage to the paper application is that you can squeeze more info on it (like for ec's). But if you are going to do the paper app, you really should type it with an old fashion typewriter. Some parts can be typed on a computer in a grid format to get a smaller font then printed and actually pasted on to the paper app. </p>
<p>Adcoms insist they will not treat online and paper apps the same but neatness does count. So unless you really need to fit more info on the app, do the online form because it is more work to turn in a neat paper app.</p>
<p>So, just to get this straight: You used a typewriter for the forms? Nothing handwritten? For example, there is this recommendation form where a teacher has to talk about you. The first part, however, has to be filled out by the applicant. So, as I'm about to give the form to my teacher, should I really type the first part with a typewriter?</p>
<p>Typewriters are so 1980 :D</p>
<p>You don't have to type it if you can print very neatly. Even at that, they are not supposed to judge on your handwriting. But neatness DOES count. Make sure it is neat or do the online app.</p>
<p>Just because something is old doesn't make it no good anymore!
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<p>how limited is the space on the online app? theres a few things i need to list on my activities sheet (explaining traveling experience and ec's) that might take up a lot of room.</p>