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Documents: Applying to College at Shorewood
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How to Apply to Shoreline Community College
PDF with screen shots on how to apply to Shoreline or other community & technical colleges in Washington state.
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Naviance College Application Process Reference Guide
Includes screen shots to walk you through Naviance tasks.
College Application Process Reference Guide.Naviance.8.2018.pdf 1.42 MB (Last Modified on August 19, 2018) -
Steps to Apply to College Infographic
PDF of the Steps to Apply graphic shown on the College Applications page.
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Common College Application Deadlines
Includes current application deadlines for the colleges most frequently applied to by Shorewood students. Verify deadlines on each college's website.
Documents: Financial
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FAFSA Completion Guide 2020
This guide provides an excellent how-to for the FAFSA process. Download and follow the steps.
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Financial Aid Timeline + Pre-FAFSA Steps 2019-2020
Timeline shows many FAFSA Priority Dates for many schools Shorewood students apply to, and details steps you can take to get ready to fill out the FAFSA.
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How to Set Up an FSA ID
Walks you through setting up an FSA ID. The student needs an FSA ID and one parent needs an FSA ID.
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Undergraduate Need & Merit Based Aid PDF
PDF detailing nearly 250 colleges' average % need met, average merit award, % of students receiving merit. Credit: Jennie Kent & Jeff Levy.
DomesticUndergraduateNeedBasedandMeritAid.August2019.pdf 138.83 KB (Last Modified on August 17, 2019) -
2018-2019 SAMPLE FAFSA Worksheet
This is NOT a paper FAFSA that you can fill out and mail in. Use it to become familiar with the questions that will be on the online FAFSA. It is NOT current, so pay close attention for differences when you fill in the FAFSA for real.
Letters of Recommendation Documents
Documents: Miscellaneous College
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What to Know about Applying Early
Use when you are making decisions about when to apply. This document details the benefits and drawbacks of Early Decision and Early Action and combines advice from the College Board and NACAC.
What to Know About Applying Early.CollegeBoard.NACAC.9.2021.pdf 117.91 KB (Last Modified on September 12, 2021) -
Early Decision/ Regular Decision Acceptance Rates PDF
PDF version of chart with nearly 250 colleges' Early Decision vs. Regular Decision acceptance rates. Credit: Jennie Kent & Jeff Levy. See & make a copy of a Google doc version here: Early Decision vs. Regular Decision Acceptance Rates updated 8.2021
Early Decision and Regular Decision Acceptance Rates.8.2021.pdf 125.39 KB (Last Modified on August 3, 2021) -
SAT ACT Middle Ranges for a Bunch of Colleges
Reality Check: SAT & ACT Middle 50% Ranges at various selected universities and colleges nationwide
Data based on college Class of 2021 (entered college fall 2017) and include only those students who ENROLLED—not those who APPLIED or those who were ACCEPTED. Data for the Class of 2022 (those who enter fall 2018) is not released until the spring so that schools can report both fall and spring cohort results
Fall 2018 Reality Check.ACT SAT 25 75 college Class of 2022.doc 105 KB (Last Modified on July 30, 2018) -
List of WA State College Deadlines & Application Fees
2019 list includes Application Deadline & Fee; FAFSA Priority Date & code, ACT/ SAT college code for public and private in-state 4 year colleges.
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Colleges with Early Action Programs
If you are ready, consider applying Early Action. You will apply early and find out early but can wait to commit. Compiled by NACAC Member Cigus Vanni. Current as 7.2018.
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Colleges with Early Decision Programs
Schools that have Early Decision programs. These are restrictive applications; verify all dates and read the fine print on each college's website. Compiled by NACAC Member Cigus Vanni. 7.2018

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Using the Common App? See links & documents on the Common App page.
Using the Coalition App? See links & documents on the Coalition App page.
Figuring out if you need to send official score reports? Check this list: Colleges That Allow Self-Reported SAT/ ACT Scores and click on the school for details.
College Interview Links & Advice
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College Interview Preparation
Use this handout to get yourself ready for your College Admissions Interview. It has frequently asked questions, and suggests questions for you to ask.
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Video College Interview Guide
Lots of great tips in video form from a respected source. Covers what to ask, how to prep, strategies for answering their questions, and more.
UC Application Links & Advice
Misc Application Links
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NACAC Pulse on College Admission 2021
Results of a May 2021 survey of hundreds of schools regarding details for the upcoming school year and application season. Info regarding in-person instruction, test score requirements, vaccination requirements, and more.
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College Application Fee Waivers: Who Qualifies and How to Get Them
This guide covers the who and how of college fee waivers, with some great tips for getting breaks on those application fees.
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Pacific NW College Credit (formerly Tech Prep)
If you registered to receive college credit for a course in high school like Health or a CTE course, see how to access and request your transcript.
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Need-Based & Merit-Based Aid Summary
Compiles latest stats for nearly 500 colleges. Look at % of need met, % of students receiving merit aid, and amount of average merit award. Download the spreadsheet to customize for your needs.
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Early Decision & Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
Compares ED & RD acceptance rates for nearly 250 colleges. See PDF version here. updated 8.2021