<p>What is the best way to apply to colleges? Do colleges prefer one over the other? From your practical experience, which is easier and more effective? From what I can guess, I have no way of making a copy for myself if I apply online. The other concern I have is about computer glitches. Have anyone had any problems like that?</p>
<p>You can print out an online copy.</p>
<p>yessss good question.</p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>I would say it depends on the school... of course some will only give you one option, ie I had to mail Georgetown's application even though I filled it out on the computer.</p>
<p>But then with the Common App, most prefer it online.</p>
<p>It is a little more work, but I would say try to find what schools prefer in the "Admissions" section of their website - they are all a little bit different.</p>
<p>And one more thing - even if you mail an application, try to type it or fill it in on the computer, because it just looks cleaner and more professional.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>Most colleges, when I visited, recommended applying online simply because there was less paperwork...and you don't risk losing anything in the mail. Most schools seemed to prefer that I use the online apps.</p>
<p>The online common app or the online app for that university?</p>
<p>almost all colleges prefer online because they have to just type applications into the computer anyway if they get paper copies. thats what an adcom told me</p>
<p>Online. 100% certain. Without a doubt. Hands down. No further questions. Case closed.</p>
<p>If you don't do it online, you belong at Hamburger U.</p>
<p>Is that serious?</p>
<p>Thanks for all the responses. I will do it online now. I was going to do the paper apps, but it makes sense to do online.</p>
<p>that what i was told glucose</p>
<p>It doesn't matter. Its not like an adcom is going to say "why did she send a hard copy instead of doing it online?" and mentally penalize you. Do it whichever way you are comfortable.</p>