• Apply Online when possible. More and more schools prefer this method and may even require it!

IF YOU APPLY VIA PAPER

• Use neat handwriting (in blue or black ink!) OR type the application.
• Make sure you are giving schools current and correct information.
• Be careful with the application ~ this is the first impression that schools have of you ... do you want to show them a wrinkle mess?
• Do not have scratch-outs, or scribbles on your application. If you make a mistake, use white-out.
• Make sure you follow the directions explicitly. Schools ask for certain information for a reason. Make sure you are giving them everything they want. If you don't know the answer to a question or you need help, ask your counselor!

2) Check for and enclose ALL materials that need to be sent in.

Examples:

• Application Fee
• Secondary School Report/Counselor page
• Essay
• Recommendations
• List of Activities and Achievements

3) Complete a Transcript Request Form
(click to the left or get one from the Guidance Resource Center). If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian will have to sign for the transcript.

4) Attach the Transcript Request fee. 
$2.00 for each transcript that you are requesting.

5) Attach postage for the application.
Many applications require more than $.39 so please be aware of this when turning in an application.

6) Turn it in to the MAIN SCHOOL OFFICE!
Your counselor will get your application, materials, and your transcript. We will review it, and if everything is O.K. we will send it in for you. If we have questions, we will find you.

Did you apply online?

Applying to college via the internet is a convenient and sometimes less expensive method of applying to a college or university. However, if you apply online you still need to request that an official transcript of credits is sent from Elder High School to the school you are applying to. You may also have to print off a "Secondary School Report" or Counselor Page for your guidance counselor to complete. If this is the case follow steps 2-6 as stated above.

If you have questions ... Ask your counselor!