Applying to College

Applying to College

Complete a college application
1. Most colleges prefer that you apply online. Some schools waive the application fee (typically $25-$45) if you apply online. If there is an application fee, you can pay online by credit card or you can bring a check to your counselor along with the items listed below (see #3)
2. If you prefer to apply on paper, you can either print an application from the college/university website or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail. Fill it out and then bring it to you counselor with the rest of the items listed below (see #3)
Look for the “Counselor Form.” It can oftentimes be found on the college/university website. For all of the UW schools it will appear when you hit “submit” after completing your application online. Not all schools will have this form. Check with the school to see if this is an admissions requirement or not.
Bring the following items to your counselor
1. Signed Transcript Release Form (available in 220 & 222)
2. Counselor Form
3. Check for Application Fee (if required and if you didn’t already pay online)
4. Letters of Recommendation (if you want/need them sent). Check the school’s website to see if they are required/recommended.
5. Anything else that the college/university asks for
Your counselor will compile the items, complete the counselor form, and then submit your items along with your high school transcript. Counselors prefer if you give them all the items at once.
1. The first two transcripts are free. Each additional transcript costs $4.
Find out if the college would like to see standardized test scores (ACT/SAT).
1. If they ask for “Official Scores,” you must have them sent directly from ACT.
2. If they ask for “Unofficial Scores,” we will send them along with your transcripts.
See your counselor at any time with questions.

APPLYING TO COLLEGE

College Counseling