All seniors enrolled at McKinley High School are eligible to apply.  Applications are made available to graduating seniors in mid-January.  Deadline to submit is mid-February.  Application also requires two letters of recommendation and Parent's 1040 Tax Forms. (from the previous year)  Academic record, rigor of coursework, extra-curricular activities in and out of school, and financial need are also considered.

May 1st is National Decision Day in the United States, which means the pressure is on for high school seniors to make final college and university decisions. National college decision day is a deadline the Class of 2023 has been preparing for since their junior school year!

In 2015 this monumental day for high school seniors across the U.S. was declared “National College Signing Day” by former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Obama continues to support this initiative to celebrate the college decisions from students.

With much anticipation, students, families, college admissions officers, and even school district teachers, have been anxiously awaiting this big day. Cue the unique, decision day celebrations. Be confident and ready to make yourself proud as you begin your freshman year at your university, community college, or trade school!

If you haven’t made your college decision yet, that’s ok. We’ve curated a guide of articles that include pros and cons, financial aid tips, and more, to help make your final college decision easier.  Check out the guide HERE!