Many out of state and private schools use The Common Application. Deadlines vary greatly, so make sure you keep track of all your schools' deadlines.

All applications have a help feature available

Tips for Applying to the Common App:

• Community College Classes not on your BHS transcript can be added to the Common App in the additional information section in the writing section under the common app tab.

• SAT/ACT testing requirements are changing. Many colleges are now test-optional. This means that you do not need an SAT/ACT score to apply. However, for highly rejective colleges, it would be wise to take a test and submit a score. Please contact Mrs. Marwick or your counselor for further advice.

Tips for Entering Grades in the Common App:

• After selecting Benicia High School, choose A-F for grading and semester for the term system.

• Benicia High School Code: 050280

• Class size and your rank are listed in the GPA box on your transcript

• Class rank reporting is Exact

• We are on the semester, weighted gpa, out of 4.0

• State student ID is in the last box on the bottom left corner of your transcript

• To enter Gov/Econ. Type the name of the class you have now and select Semester 1 and In Progress, Semester 2 No Grade. For the class you have later, select Semester 1 No Grade, Semester 2 Planned.