First Time in College If you have never attended college, then you are a first-time student. If you have taken college courses while in high school, you are still considered a first-time student.APPLY for Admission.Apply OnlineApply for Financial Aid when you apply for admission or as possible using the Community College of Philadelphia School Code 003249 when filing your FAFSA.SATISFY Your English and Math Placement RequirementSubmit your high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores, if taken, as they are used to determine if you qualify for a placement test waiver. If you do not qualify for a waiver or are unable to get transcripts and/or test scores, you will need to take the placement test.CONFIRM your acceptance. You will receive an email from the Admissions Office asking you to log in to your application account and confirm your admission.SIGN-UP for a Registration event. You must attend an event to be eligible to register for classes and receive an academic plan for the semester.R...