Don’t Know Where To Go?
See quick facts (PDF) about Utah colleges and universities.
- Apply directly to Utah schools here (Google Document).
Virtually tour over 1700+ colleges and universities worldwide here.
College Application 101
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply to College (Google Document)
Check and be aware of important dates and deadlines for applications, scholarships, and FAFSA!
Which Application Should I Use?
Applying to colleges in Utah?
- Apply directly to schools. Find your school’s application site here (Google Document).
Applying to a mix of colleges across the U.S.?
- Use CommonApp (most widely accepted and easiest for multiple schools)
Applying to selective/private colleges (including some Ivy League schools)?
- Use CommonApp or Coalition Application (Tip: Most students should just stick with CommonApp unless a school specifically prefers Coalition)
High-achieving student with significant financial need?
- Apply through QuestBridge FIRST (early fall)
- Designed for high-achieving, low-income students applying to highly selective colleges (including schools like MIT, Stanford, Yale, etc.)
- Offers the opportunity to earn a full four-year scholarship through the National College Match
- Application opens late summer/early fall (earlier than most other applications)
- Extensive application (more detailed than CommonApp, includes multiple essays and financial information)
- If not matched, students can still apply to partner schools through QuestBridge Regular Decision or convert to CommonApp/Coalition
Send High School Transcripts Through Parchment
Students can send official transcripts through Parchment.
- Enter personal email (NOT student email)
- Create password
- Confirm personal info & enter contact info
- Scroll down to “Transcript” and click the green button that says “Order” to the left of it
- Type in the desired destination of the Transcript (ie. Name of college) and hit “Search”
- Confirm the destination you want to send your Transcript to and hit “Select”
- Confirm if you are sending immediately or holding for grades
- “Send now” – you are applying NOW and the Transcript is part of the application
- “Hold for grades” – you have decided to attend this college, and they need your final grades ‘
- Sign the page and type out full name (parent signature needed if you are younger than 18)
- Confirm consent for Parchment to disclose personal information
- Click “Continue”
- Done!
All high school seniors in Granite School District can request transcripts free-of-charge now through June of their graduation year. If you get charged, see the registrar or the College Advisor.
Send Concurrent Enrollment Transcripts
Order SLCC Transcripts
- Use MySLCC by searching “Transcripts” OR
- SLCC’s National Student Clearninghouse
Other college transcripts can be sent through Parchment.
- Click green “Order Now” Button
- Type institution in search bar (ie. University of Utah), and follow same steps listed in above section.
Contact Registrar or Career Center for help.
I’ve Applied…What’s Next?
With the online portion of your application complete, there are a few more steps you need to finish. Read more here (PDF).
Request letters of recommendation through this completed form (PDF).
Start/continue applying for scholarships! Visit the Paying for College page for more info.
Need additional support?
Make an appointment with your College Access Advisor!
