so i received a "premier application" through the mail from hawaii pacific university. it said i could get the application fee waived, i don't have to write a personal statement, and i don't need recommendations. this seems like the best situation ever, so is it legit? and since its called a premier application, does that mean I'm applying early action? early decision? if its early decision i don't want to do it so any help I'd LOVE. thank you thank you thank you!
it also says send in by december 1st and you'll get your decision by december 31st
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: Colleges & Universities? Michele answered Wednesday October 21 2009, 10:38 pm: Colleges will do anything to get students to apply. Especially good students. How did they get your info. Are you registered with some societies? Like the Honor society? It could very well be legit. And a free appliation! That's great because private colleges charged $60.00 for an application in the past. It has probably gone up since then. Does the whole think look legitimate? Don't give them your personal private information. (just in case they are phonies) If they ask for SS#, just give them the last four digits. Is there a reason why you wouldn't have personal recommendations available if you need them. Because they may decide after they get your premier application, that they want them afterall. If you are already involved in say sports and school activities BIG TIME. Then they may consider you the kind of student they are looking for, so they have waived the requirements for you . If so, then congratulations, you have worked hard to qualify for such a priviledge. But don't stop there, go on line and check them out, I am sure that they have a web page.
Good luck to you.
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