A school’s own print and electronic materials are perhaps the best source of information about the school environment, the programs the school offers, curriculum, faculty, the learning environment, campus services, and the student body. School materials can also tell you what a school looks for in an applicant and can help guide you through the process of obtaining and completing an application.

School materials can tell you what a school considers its strengths to be. They can also point you to additional resources—either online or in print.

When you begin to research individual schools, the schools’ own viewbooks and Web sites are an excellent place to start.

Some schools offer online applications for admissions, either through their own Web sites or through links to other Web sites.

Schools’ applications and the methods by which you can apply can change from year to year, so be sure to check school Web sites for the most recent application and the most current instructions on how to prepare and submit an application.