Apply to College
Use this checklist to keep track of your college application requirements, tasks, and deadlines.
23-24 Priority Scholarship Application Deadlines
Make sure you apply to colleges on your list by their priority scholarship deadline so that you can be eligible for as much money as possible.
Avila University: Rolling Deadline (apply anytime)
Baker University: March 15
Donnelly College: Rolling Deadline (apply anytime)
Johnson County Community College: March 15
Kansas City Art Institute: February 1
Kansas City Kansas Community College: July 1
Kansas State University: February 1
Lincoln University: February 1
Metropolitan Community College: May 30
Northwest Missouri State University: April 1
Park University: November 3 (competitive), February 1 (regular)
Rockhurst University: December 1
University of Central Missouri: February 1
University of Kansas: December 1
University of Missouri-Columbia: December 1
University of Missouri-Kansas City: February 15
University of Saint Mary: March 15
Western Governors University: Rolling Deadline (apply anytime)
William Jewell College: January 15
You can use the Common App to complete one application and send it to multiple colleges and universities! This will save you time and streamline the college application process for you. They even have a mobile app you can download on your phone!
KC Scholars network schools on the Common App:
Kansas State University
Rockhurst University
University of Central Missouri
University of Kansas
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Kansas City
William Jewell College
Colleges That Don't Require SAT or ACT Scores For Acceptance
These colleges are test-optional, meaning they do not require you to have an ACT or SAT score to get accepted. They will base their admissions decision on your GPA, class rank, and/or an essay. Keep in mind that some schools may still require a standardized test score for scholarship consideration.
Visit this website to learn more about each college's policies.
ALL KC Scholars schools except for Lincoln University are test-optional for admissions.