Apply to College

CELT College Planning Checklist LINK

Paper copies are available in the Celt College and Career Center.

APPLY

• ALL seniors should apply to Chemeketa Community College as a first-plan or back-up plan. 

• Every senior should have a commuter school option: Western Oregon University and Willamette University will allow you to commute from home.

Common Application: Open an account spring of Junior year.

Common Black College Application

Data Sheet/Letter of Recommendation LINK (LOR) Form 

REQUIRED BY YOUR COUNSELOR

• • You MUST submit the data sheet to your counselor.

  • A few teachers require it.

  • Submit 2-3 weeks early; that means 2-3 weeks before you need the LOR to be submitted to the college or scholarship.

  • How to get a good Letter of Recommendation? Read this article. 

  • Applying to selective schools? Watch this Vanderbilt video regarding rock solid LOR's.

Tips for Successful College Admissions

If you are applying to selective schools, selective majors, selective scholarships and/or want to study out of state, you must begin college research your junior year, maybe even sophomore year!

1. Plan to apply early for at least some of your colleges/schools. Many college applications will open by August 1st. Some schools offer merit grade based money with early action deadlines. Only push in an early application if you have put your best you forward.

2. Ask your teachers for letters of recommendation and do your counselor data sheet, ideally by June 1st, at the end of Junior year and before your Senior year.

3. Research: your schools, their application deadlines, application requirements, your desired major, and the college/university scholarships. Keep a notebook with 1 page for each school. 

4. Bookmark/save all internet links for college information you want to access again later. 

My Favorite Podcast and Website for College Bound Students 

• Your College Bound Kid website offers a great search tool! Their podcast is amazing!

• Jeff Selingo - Buyers and Seller Schools

• Valedictorians at the Gate - available to borrow for free in the CCRLS system. 

Do not be Calvin when it comes to your college applications, essays, and deadline!