4. GET THE APPLICATION
Visit
the school website to find out
the type of application and the
specific application requirements.
Almost 100% of the applications will
be done online.
5. Three Types of Applications
Common Application
Online
Paper (Rare)
6. READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!
It
is your responsibility to figure out
exactly what each school wants
No more, no less.
7. Common Application
This
is ALL online (mostly private
schools)
Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts,
Secondary School Reports, Essays,
etc....ALL SUBMITTED ONLINE
8. Common Application
You will be directed to the common
application website through the
school to which you are applying
Invite counselor and teacher to
complete recommendations through
school forms link
9. Login Screen
h,p://www.commonapp.org
Students register by clicking
Go here
10. Naviga6on Menu
A5er you register, the naviga9on
menu appears on the le5 side of
the screen. Students can move
through the applica9on by
clicking through each of the
sec9ons.
To Invite Counselors/Teachers
11. School Forms
When students first click on
School Forms, they will need
to complete the FERPA
Waiver.
14. SECONDARY SCHOOL
REPORTS
Asks for your rank, course rigor, personal
qualities, your criminal record, etc.
Completed by Counselor
See Ms. Roma with questions
15.
16. College Specific
Online Application
Most
State Schools (UW, Western,
WSU, etc.)
Mostly online...might need transcripts,
etc.
17. SEND TEST SCORES
Most colleges prefer that your test
scores be sent directly from the
testing agency.
www.collegeboard.com or act.org
18. TRANSCRIPTS
Make sure transcript is correct. Pick-up an
unofficial transcript from Ms. Roma ASAP
Bring Ms. Roma an envelope that is
addressed to the school, has a stamp, and
has your name on the top left corner
Request if you want test scores included
19.
20. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
(If Required)
Pick up personal information sheet in the
counseling office.
Use the outline when requesting teacher and
counselor recommendation
Via email, send your counselor your
personal information responses
21. Personal Essay….Remember
Purpose of your essay is to let them
know who you are, information beyond all
that is in the rest of the application. Be
creative and don’t try to outsmart your
reader!
22. DEADLINES!!!!!
Make sure to pay close attention to
these!
University
of Washington’s deadline is
December 1st!
Go Huskies! Beat Colorado!
23. Questions
Please see Ms. Roma in the counseling
center or your counselor.
