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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.
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College Admissions 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.
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.
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)

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Using the Common App? See links & documents on the Common App page.
Figuring out if a college requires test scores? See both FairTest.org and the college's website. If they do require scores, be sure you know how they would like you to submit the scores. They may allow self-reporting, or they may require official reports.
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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Colleges with Free Applications
List includes more than 600 colleges that do not charge an application fee. Current as of 8.2022.
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FairTest List of Test Optional Colleges
The most authoritative list of test optional colleges. More than 1800 colleges are on the list.
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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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Early vs. Regular Admission Rates
Includes both Early Action and Early Decision data for 100+ colleges.
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Early Decision & Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
Compares ED & RD acceptance rates for nearly 250 colleges. See PDF version here. updated 8.2022