College Applications
Applications:
To apply to a college, you can go directly to that school's website and look for an application (tip: check the admissions portion of the website).
Some schools are included in the Common App, which is one application that you can submit to multiple colleges. Included on the Common App are Michigan State, University of Michigan, Hope College, Olivet College, Kalamazoo College, Albion College, and many others.
Some colleges may ask for an application fee, see your college adviser for a fee waiver.
To complete applications you will likely need: a well written essay, competitive GPA, a list of your extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation.
Transcripts:
You must tell Ms. Wisniewski which schools you have applied to so she can send your transcripts to those institutions. You can tell her directly, via email, or through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/S44BnxysB7E9fcJe6. Make sure to tell her when you have applied and when you hear back from the college about your acceptance status!
SAT/ACT Scores:
While some schools will accept the score listed on your transcript, some may want the score to be sent directly from the testing agency. Login into your College Board account to send your SAT score. See Ms. Wisniewski to get a fee waiver for score sends. Holton High School students take the ACT WorkKeys, which is different from the regular ACT. Most applications allow students to leave this field blank, but if you are having issues with it, see Ms. Wisniewski.
You can also retake the SAT. See your College Adviser for more information and fee waivers. Not only can a higher test score help you get into a college, it can also help you earn more scholarship money. Note: Many schools are test optional now. This means that you do not have to submit your test scores, but if you do, it may help your application. If you choose not to send your scores, it will not hurt your application.
