Apply with Scoir

FAQs

• Which colleges accept applications from Scoir?

  Check out this document with participating Coalition colleges who accept applications from Scoir.

• Can Coalition member colleges who do NOT use Slate still accept applications?

  While Scoir’s application method is optimized for Coalition member colleges using Slate, we also offer a Scoir Managed alternative. Get in touch if you're interested in exploring this option: inform@scoir.com

• What if my institution isn't a member of the Coalition for College?

  Institutions that are not Coalition for College members will not be able to use the integration. To see if you're eligible, you can review the membership requirements.

• What other benefits do Scoir and Slate customers see as a result of this integration?

  Institutions who use both Scoir and Slate for enrollment management benefit from a tighter integration between the two systems. Enhanced messaging capabilities enable colleges to segment their stealth student audience and reduce the potential of duplicating communications across both channels. The integration also gives colleges better visibility on the Scoir Network, used by 1 in 10 high schools across the country. 

  This is all made possible without sharing students’ PII.

• How does the submission of school documents (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) work?

  High schools leverage their system of choice. For those not using a college guidance management system, Scoir supports collection and delivery.

• Do we need to have an institutional application?

  No. Your supplement form should be created using a regular application-scoped form in Slate. 

• How do you set up the application process?

  This application set up checklist provides an overview of the process.

• What's the student experience like?

  Students complete Part 1 of their application in Scoir and SSO into your Slate instance to complete Part 2, your supplemental form. This Apply with Scoir video shares a conceptual overview of what the experience is like for students on Scoir. Additionally, this Launch Planner provides an overview of positioning your new application process to students, including what to name the calls to action on your website, applicant instructions, and how to talk about the process with students.

  For students who are not currently using Scoir, they will be prompted to create a free account before starting Part 1 of their application.

• How does the Scoir to Slate SSO work?

  Students applying with Scoir are immediately directed to your supplement form in Slate when they complete and initiate Part 1 of their application. The integration sends data between the systems to identify the applicant and facilitate the SSO in real-time. Then, once the supplement form is submitted, the SSO picks up the submitted state and directs the applicant to your applicant status portal for next steps.

• Does the application source format from Scoir include a round selection?

  Yes! You can configure your application rounds however you would like in Scoir. 

• Is there a PDF of Part 1 of the application?

  Yes. You'll receive Part 1 of the application as a PDF document called the Application Profile. These PDFs are sent nightly alongside our regular process for delivering other materials such as transcripts, recommendations, etc.

• How quickly is application data transferred from Scoir to Slate when a student initiates their application?

  Nearly in real time. As soon as a student completes and initiates Part 1 of their application, you will receive an import of that data to your Slate instance. Slate then sends a notification back to Scoir, which allows us to present your supplement form to the applicant right away. After that, you will manage the data delivered from your supplement as you would with any other application form.

• Can we have separate applications for first-year and transfer students?

  Absolutely. You can configure different Application Profile sections for first-year and transfer students and define your transfer criteria in Scoir. 

• What if a student abandons their application?

  Students can see and access their incomplete applications each time they log into Scoir. Only applications from students who have completed and initiated Part 1 of the app are sent to your Slate instance.

• Do I need to have a Slate.org account for the integration?

  No, however, Slate.org is used to share status information and application document checklists.

• What is the cost to participate?

  There is no cost to sign up. Colleges using the application integration must be Coalition members or become a member. Coalition outlines more information on Coalition membership eligibility.

  You will be billed monthly for any applications where Part 1 has been completed and initiated, at $3.50 per application received. You can find details on our Application Integration Services Contract page.