{"id":11260,"date":"2026-03-18T11:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/cottonwoodhigh\/?page_id=11260"},"modified":"2026-09-11T09:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:01:21","slug":"college-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/cottonwoodhigh\/counseling-center-2\/college-career-access\/college-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying to College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Know Where To Go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-See <a href=\"https:\/\/ushe.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/pdf\/k-12\/ucaw\/Facts-at-a-Glance.pdf\">quick facts about Utah colleges and universities (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_SZyJYmeUBft0gNykI7LxUU0El1rJFK1NfftsoLDISY\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_SZyJYmeUBft0gNykI7LxUU0El1rJFK1NfftsoLDISY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Apply directly to Utah schools (Google Document)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecollegetour.com\/tour-colleges\/\">Virtually tour over 1700+ colleges and universities worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College Application 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Step-by-Step Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1F5Osfy_VRbEL4jnF-eDJjOQhdPlowcN9s9c39de4CIA\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1F5Osfy_VRbEL4jnF-eDJjOQhdPlowcN9s9c39de4CIA\/edit?usp=sharing\">How to Apply to College&nbsp;(Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You only need ONE main application platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always check each college\u2019s website for specific requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee waivers are available for CommonApp, Coalition, and many colleges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start early\u2014especially for QuestBridge and competitive schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-Frequently Asked Questions in College Applications \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1X_gU0YAc00sprPxwibWSIGmyc8trK2Cy\/view?usp=sharing\">UCAW Brochure (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Application Sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-CommonApp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good for (almost) all colleges and universities outside of Utah<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-Coalition Application&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accepted by many selective colleges and universities, including some Ivy League schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-QuestBridge National College Match<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed for high-achieving, low-income students applying to highly selective colleges (including schools like MIT, Stanford, Yale, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers the opportunity to earn a full four-year scholarship through the National College Match\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application opens late summer\/early fall (earlier than most other applications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive application (more detailed than CommonApp, includes multiple essays and financial information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If not matched, students can still apply to partner schools through QuestBridge Regular Decision or convert to CommonApp\/Coalition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Application Should I Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Applying to colleges in Utah?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply directly to schools. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_SZyJYmeUBft0gNykI7LxUU0El1rJFK1NfftsoLDISY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Find your school\u2019s application site (Google Document)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-Applying to a mix of colleges across the U.S.?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\">CommonApp<\/a> (most widely accepted and easiest for multiple schools)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-Applying to selective\/private colleges (including some Ivy League schools)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\">CommonApp<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/\">Coalition Application<\/a> (Tip: Most students should just stick with CommonApp unless a school specifically prefers Coalition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-High-achieving student with significant financial need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.questbridge.org\/\">QuestBridge<\/a> FIRST (early fall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then use CommonApp\/Coalition as a backup if not matched<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Send Transcripts Through Parchment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Students can send official transcripts through <a href=\"https:\/\/registration.parchment.com\/member\/7f3d7ff8-c65c-11ec-b3e4-73f887866e82\">Parchment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting lost? See <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1j_Fexxb9q0fDwpXpWNaNRGemifSRC4h-\/view?usp=sharing\">step-by-step Parchment instructions (PDF)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-All high school seniors in Granite School District can request transcripts free-of-charge now through May of their graduation year. Be sure to use your Granite email so the charge is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cSend now\u201d \u2013 you are applying NOW and the transcript is part of the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHold for grades\u201d \u2013 you have decided to attend this college, and they need your final grades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Send Concurrent Enrollment Transcripts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Order SLCC Transcripts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use MySLCC by searching \u201cTranscripts\u201d OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/welcome\">SLCC\u2019s National Student Clearninghouse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-Other college transcripts can be sent through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/\">Parchment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click green \u201cOrder Now\u201d Button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type institution in search bar (ie. University of Utah), and follow same steps listed in above section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>-Contact the Registrar or Career Center for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I&#8217;ve Applied&#8230;What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-With the online portion of your application complete, there are a few more steps you need to finish. Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/ushe.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/pdf\/k-12\/ucaw\/I've_Applied.pdf\">steps following college application (PDF)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Students may <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N8QeMmVLzAkrkPnToPwpaWsPbY5eH7vM\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N8QeMmVLzAkrkPnToPwpaWsPbY5eH7vM\/view?usp=sharing\">request letters of recommendation (PDF)<\/a> from teachers, counselors, and other adult mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule an <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/12d47287f5724cf4b004faeabe62c6db@graniteschools.org?anonymous&amp;ep=plink\">appointment with Drew<\/a> if you need help or have any additional questions about college application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t Know Where To Go? -See quick facts about Utah colleges and universities (PDF). &#8211;Virtually tour over 1700+ colleges and universities worldwide. 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