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)
- You only need ONE main application platform
- Always check each college’s website for specific requirements
- Fee waivers are available for CommonApp, Coalition, and many colleges
- Start early—especially for QuestBridge and competitive schools
-Frequently Asked Questions in College Applications → UCAW Brochure (PDF)
Common College Application Sites:
–CommonApp = Common App
- Good for (almost) all colleges and universities outside of Utah
–Coalition Application = Coalition Application
- Accepted by many selective colleges and universities, including some Ivy League schools
–QuestBridge National College Match = QuestBridge
- 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
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)
→ Then use CommonApp/Coalition as a backup if not matched
Send Transcripts Through Parchment
-Students can send official transcripts through Parchment.
- Getting lost? See step-by-step instructions here (PDF).
-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.
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).
