1. Apply to the college(s) of your choice at the actual college website
If you are applying to many schools, you may want to utilize the Common App which allows you to apply to over 700 colleges Common App Webpage
Some colleges use the Coalition application, which can be used to apply to 113 colleges. Coalition Application
2. After you submit your college application please login into your Naviance account and request your transcript.
*For Common App - please follow the instructions on Naviance to link your Common App to your Naviance account.
3. If you need a letter of recommendation:
If you applied using the college website:
You MUST allow at least 2 weeks for your teachers to write and submit letters of recommendations.
You must log in to Naviance and request a recommendation.
If you applied using the Common App:
You must follow the instructions in the Naviance to link your Common App to your Naviance account.
4. If your college requires SAT or ACT scores you need to log into those accounts and request that those scores are sent to your colleges. College Board Website ACT Website
6. Apply for scholarships
Muhlenberg's High School Scholarship List
7. Create your FSA ID here. Use a personal email address and store your login information somewhere safe. **Parent/guardians must also create their own account.
8. Complete the FAFSA and PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!
PHEAA Financial Aid Presentation
Berks County College Fair- open to all students and parents
Tues. October 14th, 9:00 am- 11:30 am at Penn State Berks
Alvernia College Fair (JUNIORS) - March 3rd, 2026- information to follow