College Application Process
Class of 2027
Seniors: when applying to post-secondary institutions
College Transcript Requests - SENIORS ONLY - PROCEDURE
View these handy flowcharts below for steps for applying to the many different types of colleges:
Common App first-year application video HERE
Flow Charts:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
The following dates/deadlines are for students entering Penn State as first-year students in the fall.
Aug 1 - Applications for undergraduate admissions become available online
Oct. 1 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available
Nov 1 – PSU's Early Action filing deadline. Students will receive admission notification by Dec 22.
AFTER November 1, PSU will continue to accept applications on a ROLLING BASIS. However, admission to Penn State becomes more competitive when applying after November 1.
The Schreyer Honors College application deadline is November 15 at 11:59:59 p.m.
May 1 – National Decision Day (enrollment deposits are due)
SAT / ACT scores are optional for most colleges. Use fairtest.org to research if the colleges you are applying to require test scores. You may send them through College Board if you feel they will add to your application. However, you will not be disadvantaged either way.
TRANSCRIPTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES:
For other currently enrolled student transcript requests:
- Official transcript request (scholarships, etc): Email Marjorie Costello msc18@scasd.org
- Unofficial transcript request (coaches, personal use, etc): Email Donna Lawrence dml29@scasd.org