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College Workshop 101
Where to start?
Interest assessments and careerexploration
List of priorities
Check out college search websites
COLLEGE APPLICATIONPROCESS…
What you need to know
GET THE APPLICATION
Visit the school website to find outthe type of application and thespecific application requirements.
Almost 100% of the applications willbe done online.
Three Types of Applications
Common ApplicationOnlinePaper (Rare)
READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!
It is your responsibility to figure outexactly what each school wants
No more, no less.
Common ApplicationThis is ALL online (mostly private
schools)
Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts,Secondary School Reports, Essays,etc....ALL SUBMITTED ONLINE
Common Application
You will be directed to the commonapplication website through theschool to which you are applying
Invite counselor and teacher tocomplete recommendations throughschool forms link
Login Screen
h,p://www.commonapp.org
Students register by clickingGo here
Naviga6on Menu
A5er you register, the naviga9onmenu appears on the le5 side ofthe screen. Students can movethrough the applica9on byclicking through each of thesec9ons.
To Invite Counselors/Teachers
School Forms
When students first click onSchool Forms, they will needto complete the FERPAWaiver.
Invi6ng School Officials
On the Invita9on pageapplicants answer a fewbrief ques9ons about theschool official and click onSend Invita9on to no9fythe official of the request.
Invi6ng School Officials
If the student selectsTeacher, a subject ques9onappears.
SECONDARY SCHOOLREPORTS
Asks for your rank, course rigor, personalqualities, your criminal record, etc.
Completed by Counselor
See Ms. Roma with questions
College SpecificOnline Application
Most State Schools (UW, Western,WSU, etc.)
Mostly online...might need transcripts,etc.
SEND TEST SCORES
Most colleges prefer that your testscores be sent directly from thetesting agency.
www.collegeboard.com or act.org
TRANSCRIPTS Make sure transcript is correct. Pick-up an
unofficial transcript from Ms. Roma ASAP
Bring Ms. Roma an envelope that isaddressed to the school, has a stamp, andhas your name on the top left corner
Request if you want test scores included
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION(If Required)
Pick up personal information sheet in thecounseling office.
Use the outline when requesting teacher andcounselor recommendation
Via email, send your counselor yourpersonal information responses
Personal Essay….Remember Purpose of your essay is to let them
know who you are, information beyond allthat is in the rest of the application. Becreative and don’t try to outsmart yourreader!
DEADLINES!!!!!
Make sure to pay close attention tothese!
University of Washington’s deadline isDecember 1st!
Go Huskies! Beat Colorado!
Questions
Please see Ms. Roma in the counselingcenter or your counselor.
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