Am I still able to apply to colleges?

I missed a lot of college deadlines, but I'm wondering if there are any colleges where I can still apply, or any that have rolling admissions? Do any of you have suggestions?

Absolutely, you still have options available! Even though you missed many deadlines, there are colleges with later deadlines and those that offer rolling admissions. Rolling admissions means that colleges accept applications throughout the year until their freshman class is filled, sometimes right up until the start of the fall term. Finding the right fit may require some research, and here are a few suggestions:

1. Check out the Common Application and Coalition Application websites. They have a list of colleges and their respective deadlines, although you'll have to add a school to your list to see whether or not they are still accepting applications.

2. Look out for colleges with regular decision deadlines in February or later. While these colleges may not have rolling admissions, they still give you an opportunity to apply. Some smaller liberal arts colleges or state schools tend to have later deadlines.

3. Search specifically for colleges with rolling admissions. Many public universities and a handful of private institutions use this type of admission process. For example, Pennsylvania State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Pittsburgh are well-known schools that offer rolling admissions.

4. Be open to exploring less-selective schools or community colleges. While more competitive colleges tend to have earlier deadlines, you can still find many good options among less highly-ranked schools. Community colleges, in particular, often have open enrollment and flexible deadlines, which could give you an opportunity to start your college education and perhaps transfer to a four-year institution later.

5. Monitor waitlist movement. While not guaranteed, some colleges may reopen their applications later in the year if they haven't filled their class by the end of the regular decision process. This route might provide you with a chance to apply to a school whose official deadline has passed, but you don't want to rely solely on this possibility.

Remember, while you may not end up at your first-choice college at this stage of the game, there are still opportunities available to you. Don't hesitate to reach out to colleges you're interested in to inquire about their admissions deadline, rolling admissions, and possible application accommodations. Good luck!