College Admissions

Completing the Common App

With more than 1000 colleges and universities around the world, the Common App is a way to streamline the application process. 

Completing the Coalition App

Many colleges use the Coalition platform for applications. Similar to the Common App, it streamlines your applications by allowing you to select schools from the participating schools to send your application.  https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/

Ordering your transcripts

To order your transcripts, go to Parchment at

 https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/25355/account

 

Other Application Opportunities 

Central Washington University will be offering one-on-one “On the Spot Admissions” appointments at SKHS on November, 15th 2023. Stay tuned for more information. Learn more at CWU On the Spot Admissions page 

Meetings with College Representatives

Below is a spreadsheet of scheduled meetings with college reps. If you are interested in one of these schools, please sign up in the Career Center to attend the presentation. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and gather information to help make your choice. Students are responsible for the work they are missing while at the presentation. 

•  Fall College Visits 2023 

Writing the College Essay

• Writing the College Essay.
• 10 Tips for Writing the College Application Essay.
• Beginning and Ending an Essay.
• The College Essay example.
• The College Essay Revised.

Paying for College

Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible. Watch for Family Financial Aid Information Events coming soon!

Students can also look into the following:

• Washington College Grant as an opportunity for paying for college.
• Financial aid calculator to help with an estimate of aid they may received.
• Families may also look into the CSS profile as another resource.
• Washington Student Achievement Council website for FAFSA assistance: https://wsac.wa.gov/apply

Presentation Links:

• Financial Aid Overview.pdf
• College Prep Checklist.pdf
• OC Options and Opportunities.pdf
• Do-You-Need-Money.pdf 
• Create your FSA ID here--Do this first!
• Financial Aid Overview 
• College Bound Scholarship Program  (https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/college/college-bound-scholarship-program)
  • How_to_access_cbs.pdf
    This year, more families qualify for state financial aid through the Washington College Grant!
  • How_to_access_cbs_spanish.pdf
• Washington College Grant flyer in English, flyer in Spanish, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese, website, and video.
• College Knowledge handouts on FAFSA, WASFA, and Paying for College inEnglish | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese