{"id":176827,"date":"2026-05-07T13:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/?page_id=176827"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:16:38","slug":"applying-for-college","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/skyline-high-school-counseling-center\/college-career-resources\/applying-for-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Know Where To Go?<\/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 (PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;about Utah colleges and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply directly to Utah schools&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_SZyJYmeUBft0gNykI7LxUU0El1rJFK1NfftsoLDISY\/edit?usp=sharing\">here (Google Document)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtually tour over 1700+ colleges and universities worldwide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecollegetour.com\/tour-colleges\/\">here<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check and be aware of <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/skyline-high-school-counseling-center\/college-career-resources\/events-calendar\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"176854\">important dates<\/a> and deadlines for applications, scholarships, and FAFSA!<\/p>\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\">Applying to colleges in Utah?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply directly to schools. Find your school\u2019s application site&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_SZyJYmeUBft0gNykI7LxUU0El1rJFK1NfftsoLDISY\/edit?usp=sharing\">here (Google Document)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying to a mix of colleges across the U.S.?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\">CommonApp<\/a>&nbsp;(most widely accepted and easiest for multiple schools)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying to selective\/private colleges (including some Ivy League schools)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\">CommonApp<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/\">Coalition Application<\/a>&nbsp;(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\">High-achieving student with significant financial need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.questbridge.org\/\">QuestBridge<\/a>&nbsp;FIRST (early fall)\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<\/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 High School Transcripts Through Parchment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can send official transcripts through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/registration.parchment.com\/member\/7f494bbc-c65c-11ec-ab14-2bbb21c85682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/registration.parchment.com\/member\/7f494bbc-c65c-11ec-ab14-2bbb21c85682\">Parchment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter personal email (NOT student email) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm personal info &amp; enter contact info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to &#8220;Transcript&#8221; and click the green button that says &#8220;Order&#8221; to the left of it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in the desired destination of the Transcript (ie. Name of college) and hit &#8220;Search&#8221; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the destination you want to send your Transcript to and hit &#8220;Select&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm if you are sending immediately or holding for grades\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Send now&#8221; &#8211; you are applying NOW and the Transcript is part of the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Hold for grades&#8221; &#8211; you have decided to attend this college, and they need your final grades &#8216;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign the page and type out full name (parent signature needed if you are younger than 18)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm consent for Parchment to disclose personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Continue&#8221;   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done!<\/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 June of their graduation year. If you get charged, see the registrar or the College Advisor.<\/p>\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order SLCC Transcripts <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use MySLCC by searching &#8220;Transcripts&#8221; OR <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/welcome\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/welcome\">SLCC&#8217;s National Student Clearninghouse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other college transcripts can be sent through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/\">Parchment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click green &#8220;Order Now&#8221; 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact 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\u2019ve Applied\u2026What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the online portion of your application complete, there are a few more steps you need to finish. Read more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ushe.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/pdf\/k-12\/ucaw\/I've_Applied.pdf\">here (PDF)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request letters of recommendation through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N8QeMmVLzAkrkPnToPwpaWsPbY5eH7vM\/view?usp=sharing\">this completed form (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start\/continue applying for scholarships! Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/skyline-high-school-counseling-center\/college-career-resources\/paying-for-college\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"176849\">Paying for College<\/a> page for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need additional support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Make an appointment with your <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/skyline-high-school-counseling-center\/college-career-resources\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/skyline-high-school-counseling-center\/college-career-resources\/\">College Access Advisor<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t Know Where To Go? See&nbsp;quick facts (PDF)&nbsp;about Utah colleges and universities. Virtually tour over 1700+ colleges and universities worldwide&nbsp;here. College Application 101 Step-by-Step Guide:&nbsp;How to Apply to College&nbsp;(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? 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