Maialearning

Logging Into Maialearning

1. Go to https://www.maialearning.com/.

2. In the top right corner click Log In

3. Click the "Sign in with Google" button - use your PPS email and password

​Signing Up for College Visits in Maialearning

1. Login to Maialearning

2. Go to the “Events” tab & click on “Visits,”

3. Look for upcoming visits, and sign up by clicking "Actions" and "Attend"

These sessions can be connected to your school email/Google calendar so that you can join them quickly. 

Most visits will be in-person and held in the College and Career Center. 

​Adding to Your List of Colleges and Universities in Maia Learning

1. Log into MaiaLearning.

2. Click on Universities, then Applying List

3. Click “Add University” in the upper right-hand corner and search by name.

   • If you already saved colleges in your Considering List, you can click To Applying to move them to your Applying List.

4. You MUST fill in the application details below: 

   • Application Type: Coalition, Common App, Online App, or Other App (i.e. paper application) If you are applying directly to the university on their website, click “online app.”

   • Term (will be next fall in most cases)

   • Application Plan: Early Decision, Regular Decision, Priority, Early Action, Rolling. Deadline will auto-populate once you select a plan​

Linking Your Common App to Maialearning 

If you are applying to colleges using the Common App, you MUST sync it with Maia BEFORE you can request any materials, including transcripts. Follow the steps below in the order written. 

PART 1: In the Common App

1. Create and log in to your Common App account. 

2. Complete the required fields in the Profile section. In the high school portion, use our CEEB Code (380870) to find and select Franklin High School. Complete the rest of the questions in that section.

3. Enter at least one college on your My Colleges list. Go to "College Search" to add one if needed. Select one college from your list and click Recommenders and FERPA and then Complete Release Authorization.

4. Check the box next to “I have read and understood the FERPA Release...” and click on Continue.

5. On the following screen, check the box "I acknowledge that every school I have attended may release all..."

6. Check the box next to "I understand..." and enter your name and date. Click Save and Close.

PART 2: In Maialearning

1. In your Maia Learning account, click on your Profile.

2. Click on the "Settings" button. you will see a box titled "Application Systems" with a link to the Common App inside.  Check this box to link your Maia Learning account to the Common App. 

3. A pop-up window will appear. Click Continue. You will be redirected to the Common App site. Log in using your Common App account username and password. In the pop-up, check the box next to "I Agree" to share your Common App information with Maialearning, and click Connect.

Requesting Transcripts

You can request transcripts for the colleges you are applying to all at once or one at a time. 

1. Log into Maia Learning

2. Click on the Universities

3. Click on your Applying List to see the schools you plan to apply to.

4. You can either select the option "Request Transcript" at the top of the page to have transcripts sent to all schools or you can check the individual box for "Transcript Request" under each college heading. 

5. You must make sure that you Common App has been synced with Maia Learning before requesting transcripts.

6. Please note that your school counselor Does Not receive an automatic notification when you request a transcript in Maia Learning. you MUST notify your school counselor that you have requested a transcript. 

Requesting Teacher Letters of Recommendation 

Not all college applications require recommendations. When applying to a private college, chances are you will need at least one letter of recommendation. Teacher recommendations must be requested only through Maia Learning, NOT the Common App. You can check your college "Applying List" in Maia Learning to see how many recommendations you may need for each school.  Ask each of your recommenders at least 3 WEEKS in advance if they are able to write you a letter of recommendation. Follow up with them about their progress before the deadline. Counselors will be working with students directly if they need a counselor recommendation.

NOTE: Use this process only for TEACHER requests. You can request letters from multiple teachers at once or enter separate requests. If you need a letter of recommendation from a counselor, see the information in the next section.

1. List all of your colleges in the Applying List in Maia Learning before you request letters of recommendation.

2. On the left-side navigation menu, click Universities, then Recommendations.

3. A list of recommenders (teachers) is at the top left of the page. Search by name or browse the list and check the box next to those you want recommendations from.  Check each college for the exact number. Do not ask for more than you need. 

4. Enter the UNIVERSITY DEADLINE for the recommendation (Choose a date closest to the weekday before the application deadline. This is required!) 

5. Select the universities you want these recommenders to write letters for.

6. Check all the boxes, teachers will send the same letter to all schools.

7. Enter note to Recommenders (This is required!)

8. Repeat this process for each teacher writing you a letter of recommendation. 

9. If you have a resume, you can upload a PDF copy to the Drag and Drop Cloud (not required).

10. Click save. 

​Requesting Counselor Letter of Recommendation

Not all colleges require a letter of recommendation. If you need a counselor's recommendation, y ou must send an email directly to your counselor and they will let you know next steps.  Please email your school counselor at least three weeks before the Letter of Recommendation is due.