College
SEARCH
Search for Colleges
CollegeStats.org: A database of more than 3,000 colleges and universities to find the best opportunities for you
Common Application: Explore more than 1,000 colleges nationwide and apply to multiple colleges using one application
GoCollege.com: Explore local schools, majors, and how to pay for school
Iowa Private Colleges: Information about Iowa's 25 private colleges
Iowa Regent Admission Index: Admission requirements for Iowa's 3 public colleges - University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University
Peterson's College Search Tool: Use search filters to narrow down options based on location, offered majors, tuition, and more
Transfer In Iowa: Iowa's Regent universities and community colleges have joined to create this website dedicated to the seamless transfer of credits from community colleges.
PREP
ACT
Register for the ACT: Cost is $63 without writing and $88 with writing; fee waivers are available in the counseling office for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
SAT
Register for the SAT: Cost is $60; fee waivers are available in the counseling office for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition
Students wishing to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition should take the PSAT at Washington in October of their junior year.
VISIT
Questions to Ask
60 Questions to Ask on your College Tour: Want to know what life’s really like at your dream school? Chat up the real experts on campus—the students.
Campus Visit Questions: Want to find the right fit for college? Visit the colleges that interest you, and ask LOTS of questions while you’re there.
Visit Info
CampusTours.com: Video tours, photorealistic interactive campus maps, mobile walking tours, and custom multimedia applications
College Rep Visits to Washington: A list of admissions counselors and when they will be at Washington
APPLY
Admissions 101
Deadlines decoded: Information on Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admission
Requesting a Transcript
Current Students: Request a transcript be sent to a college, training program, or potential employer by completing an official transcript request. Forms are available in the counseling office.
College Applications
Be sure to let your counselor know if you are utilizing the Common App, Coalition App, or any other electronic delivery system.
Email your resume to your counselor if you need a letter of recommendation.
DO NOT bring stamped and addressed envelopes to the counseling office.
Graduates: Former students who have graduated should contact counseling secretary Kim Weiland at kweiland@crschools.us or 319-558-2142.
School Report Forms
Please check with your counselor to determine if they submit documents online or as a paper copy mailed directly to each school.
If submitting online, be sure to enter your counselor's information as soon as possible, especially if requesting a recommendation letter in addition to a transcript.
If submitting via mail, see the screenshot below for more information on how to access a paper copy of the School Report form.
The Common Application Optional Report, Mid-Year Report, and Final Report do not need to be submitted until later in the year. Optional Reports are filed if there is a change in the student’s school performance, Mid-Year Reports are filed in January or February, and the Final Report is necessary for only the college a student will attend.