May 1st has now passed, offering a slew of options to high school seniors who have not yet honed their post-graduation plans. May 1st is known as National Response Day, by which time college bound students need to accept a seat (and pay a deposit) to the college they have chosen to attend.
Since most students apply to a multitude of colleges, it’s impossible for schools to know in advance exactly how many of those whom they’ve accepted will actually enroll. Once May 1st rolls around, colleges find out if they have met their target enrollment. If not, their name is likely be added to a list cultivated by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) offering a last chance for high school seniors.
Sometimes, students plan to attend a community college after high school or to take a gap year to explore their interests. As they approach graduation and realize the majority of their friends are leaving town for college, they may have a change of heart.
Fortunately, the list just released by the NACAC includes more than 250 colleges that are still accepting applications for the fall semester of 2023. Included are two New Jersey schools that have openings for both incoming freshmen and transfer students and are still offering housing and financial aid. They are Caldwell University and Rider University.
New York currently has 19 schools still accepting applications, including Adelphi University, Hofstra University, Ithaca College, and Pace University. Pennsylvania lists 22 schools, including Penn State University, Duquesne University, Moravian University and St. Joseph’s University. Three schools in Connecticut are still accepting applications: Mitchell College, University of New Haven, and University of Saint Joseph. Maryland lists 6 schools, including Goucher College, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Salisbury University.
As the list is frequently updated, interested students should visit nacacnet.org/openings for the most current information.
At this point, students interested in a particular college should file an application promptly and touch base with the admissions office to verbalize their strong interest in attending the school. If all goes well, they may end up purchasing their college gear sooner than expected!
Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of Collegebound Review which offers PSAT/SAT® preparation and private college advising by Ivy League educated instructors. Visit CollegeboundReview.com or call 908-369-5362
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