First-year applicants can apply to Clark using either the Common Application or the Coalition Application with Scoir. Choose the method that suits you best.To start your application, begin here. First-year applicants can now choose to apply through either the Common App or the Coalition App with Scoir. Learn how to write a cover letter when you have no work experience and review our template and example for guidance. Our Clerk Cover Letter Guide will provide you with all the resources and tips you need to create a successful cover letter that will help you land the job. The first step regardless of experience is to try and find out to whom you are writing your cover letter. Our admissions team is here to guide you through the application process, answer your questions, and assist you every step of the way. After gathering all documentation, complete and submit one of Clarkson's provided applications or, for undergraduate students, the Common App. Apply online through our user-friendly application portal.