Seniors: Class of 2026

• MVHS Class Rank : MVHS Class Rank Unweighted and Decile.  Your Class Rank was emailed to you on 9/24 from Ms. Zimmer.- Subject: Class Rank and High School Transcript Information.  Please refer to this email for your specific class rank.  

• MVHS Class Size : 396 Students 

• MVHS Cumulative GPA is Unweighted on a 4.0 scale.  You can find your Cumulative GPA in Skyward or on your academic transcript.

• MVHS Graduation Date is 6/12/2026

• CEEB Code is 480-750

• Transcript Requests: Unofficial and Official and CIHS.  Unofficial transcripts are available in Schoolinks- Login thru Mount Vernon School District Clever. 

• Letter of Recommendation: Prior to requesting the letter, students should provide teachers/counselor with this Letter of Recommendation Information Form.   For more information, visit the College Application webpage.

• Fee Waivers:  Common App Fee Waiver section of your Profile to request a fee waiver. If you select that you are eligible for the Common App fee waiver, you will not be charged any application fees when you submit through Common App.  Visit Common App to learn more.   Direct to Institution Fee Waiver: The College and Career Center can process the NACAC College Fee Waiver for students who qualify.  Please email pzimmer@mvsd320.org to request a NACAC College Fee Waiver.

• WA State Guaranteed Admission Program: WAGAP- Mount Vernon High School participates in WAGAP.  Learn more here!

• Scholarship and Financial Aid Information is available on our Paying for College webpage.

• Applying to Skagit Valley College:  If you plan to attend SVC after high school, but you have already applied to SVC while in high school (College in the High School or Running Start) - follow these direction. / If you plan to attend SVC, but have never applied, follow these directions.

SAT School Day: MVHS will be offering the SAT on October 15, 2025.  Deadline to Sign-Up is 9/18.

September 19th 12:30pm-1:30pm: University of Washington Application Workshop.  Sign up in Schoolinks.

October 8th 6pm-9pm: Senior Parent Info Night & Financial Aid Support: MVHS Library: Presentations (English / Spanish / Russian)

October 20th 10:15-11:15: Western Washington University Application Workshop.  Sign up in Schoolinks

October 21st: Lunchtime and After School: Common Application Workshop. Sign up in Schoolinks

October 28th: Lunchtime and After School: Common Application Workshop. Sign up in Schoolinks

November 7th: UW Common Application Support.  Sign up in Schoolinks

December 5th: 9am-11am: WWU On the Spot Admission.  Sign up in Schoolinks

College Rep Visits: 

Numerous college representative visit MVHS throughout the fall.  This is a great way for students to learn more about the college, the application process and MORE!  Sign up in Schoolinks.

College Thursday:

Seniors can get assistance on scholarships, college applications, financial aid application and more every Thursday during their lunch.  Plus enjoy a delicious lunch on us! 

Other Non Sponsored MVHS Events:

October 1st 6pm- 8pm: College Fair at Mount Vernon Christian

October 25th 1pm-2pm: Virtual Event for Student and Parents interested in Service Academy

October 29th 6pm-7:30pm: Virtual Financial Aid 101 and Account Creation (Register in Advance)

December 10th 5:30pm-7:30pm: Financial Aid FAFSA/WASFA Virtual Completion Event (Register in Advance)

• Finalize your plan.  Still not sure, talk with your family, teachers, counselor or make an appointment to discuss your options. 

• Go to college fairs, attend college nights and also attend college rep visits at MVHS.  Check out our Field Trips.

• Virtual Campus Tours: For a list of Virtual Tours from Washington State Colleges, click here.  To search for Virtual Tours Nationally, visit CampusTours.com.

• Stay on track with your grades and extracurricular activities.

• If needed, register for and take the ACT or SAT.  

• Keep track of application deadlines, as well as scholarship and financial aid deadlines. .Deadlines for WA State  

• Understand admissions requirements. Two Year Colleges and Four Year Colleges often have different requirements.  Make sure they know which colleges you want transcripts, score reports, and letters sent to. See college requirements for more info.

• Complete applications & verify your applications are complete by reviewing your "Admission Status" portal.   

• Fill out the FAFSA or WASFA in October (2025-2026). Need help? Attend a Financial Aid Workshop.  

• Search for Scholarships throughout the school year.  Need help? Attend a Financial Aid Workshop to learn about scholarship opportunities.  

• Send Mid Year Grade Reports if necessary.

• If you applied under the regular application process, you should receive an admissions decision by March or April. Notifications of financial aid awards should arrive by the end of April.

• Make your final college decision.  Notify a four year college of your intent by May 1.  Two Year and Technical Colleges are open enrollment and therefore your decision to attend is attached to enrollment timelines.  Use this worksheet to guide your decision.

• Once you accept an offer, you should receive information from the college.  Make sure to review all Financial Aid Information as well. Colleges will have checklists to help you with enrollment.  Complete all required documents.

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