{"id":27343,"date":"2026-03-18T11:56:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/?page_id=27343"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:53:34","slug":"college-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/granger-couseling-center\/college-and-career-access\/college-application\/","title":{"rendered":"COLLEGE APPLICATION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utah Colleges and Universities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-See&nbsp;<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\">Apply directly to Utah schools (Google Document)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Step-by-Step Guide:&nbsp;<a href=\"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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Frequently Asked Questions in College Applications \u2192&nbsp;<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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<strong>CommonApp<\/strong><\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<strong>Coalition Application<\/strong>&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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<strong>QuestBridge National College Match<\/strong><\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>-Applying to colleges in Utah?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply directly to schools.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_SZyJYmeUBft0gNykI7LxUU0El1rJFK1NfftsoLDISY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Find your school\u2019s application site (Google Document)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>-Applying to a mix of colleges across the U.S.?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\">CommonApp<\/a>\u00a0(most widely accepted and easiest for multiple schools)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>-Applying to selective\/private colleges (including some Ivy League schools)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\">CommonApp<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/\">Coalition Application<\/a>\u00a0(Tip: Most students should just stick with CommonApp unless a school specifically prefers Coalition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>-High-achieving student with significant financial need?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.questbridge.org\/\">QuestBridge<\/a>\u00a0FIRST (early fall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Students can send official transcripts through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/students\/order-status\/\">Parchment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting lost? See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1j_Fexxb9q0fDwpXpWNaNRGemifSRC4h-\/view?usp=sharing\">step-by-step Parchment instructions (PDF)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-All high school seniors in Granite School District can request transcripts free-of-charge now through May of their graduation year.&nbsp;<strong>Be sure to use your Granite email so the charge is removed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019ve Applied\u2026What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211;With the online portion of your application complete, there are a few more steps you need to finish. Read about&nbsp;<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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Students may&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N8QeMmVLzAkrkPnToPwpaWsPbY5eH7vM\/view?usp=sharing\">request letters of recommendation (PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;from teachers, counselors, and other adult mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-If you are requesting a letter of recommendation, ask your counselor several weeks in advance. It is also kind to write a thank you letter for those who help you in your pursuit of college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make an appointment with your&nbsp;College Access Advisor&nbsp;if you need help or have questions about college applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Utah Colleges and Universities -See&nbsp;quick facts about Utah colleges and universities (PDF). \u2013Virtually tour over 1700+ colleges and universities worldwide. 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