APPLYING TO COLLEGE
It's Senior Year! Follow these steps to stay organized with the college application process! HERE is the link the September Senior College Counseling 101 slide deck
Step 1 - Prepare
Narrow Your College List
Once you’ve made a list of colleges you’re interested in, the next step is to narrow it down to a balanced list of Reach/Match/Safety.
Determine Admission Plan
Regular Decision, Early Action, Early Decision? Determine which admission plan is best for you.
Determine Application Form Type
The Common App, College Specific Application, Coalition App? Determine which application form type you will use to apply.
SchooLinks
Add your schools to the "College Applications" section in SchooLinks and complete Common App Account Matching.
Step 2 - Apply
The elements (Essays, Letter of Recommendations, Transcripts, and Test Scores) of your college application add up to give admission officers an idea of who you are. Not every college requires every one of these elements — for example, some colleges don’t ask for admission test scores — but this list shows the most-common requirements.
Essays
Your essays are a chance for you to give admission officers a better idea of your character and strengths.
Letters of Recommendations
Many colleges require letters of recommendation from teachers and your school counselor.
Transcripts
The record of the classes you’ve taken and your grades is one of the most important parts of your application.
Test Scores
Some colleges require or recommend that you send scores from tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Step 3 - Decide
Admission Decisions
Accepted? Differed? Waitlisted? Denied? Whatever your application status, here are some tips on planning your next move.