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APPLYING TO POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONSClick HERE to view the post-secondary/college application PowerPoint for the Class of 2023.The Class of 2023 class size is 621.SENIORS: KNOW YOUR DEADLINES! This is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!College Transcript Requests - SENIORS ONLY - NEW PROCEDURELog into Synergy > StudentVUE > SCASD Links > High School Transcript RequestPlease complete the online transcript request form for EACH and EVERY school you are applying to, including colleges that do not need a transcript (SRAR/self-report) at this time.** Including Penn State University **Please have this information handy when you fill out the form:1. List of post-secondary schools/colleges and the application's due date (NOT your preference date)2. Type of application (Common App, Coalition, School's own application)3. Name of Counselor writing recommendation if neededView these handy flow-charts below for steps for applying to the many different types of colleges:Common App first year application 2022-23 video HERE
Flow Charts:IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITYThe following dates/deadlines are for students entering Penn State as first-year students in 2023 (fall admission)
Aug 1, 2022 - Applications for undergraduate admissions become available
Oct 1, 2022 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available - application link below
Nov 1, 2022 – Penn State’s NEW Early Action filing deadline. Students will receive admission notification by Dec 23, 2022.
*IMPORTANT - Penn State will continue to accept applications on a ROLLING BASIS. However, admission to Penn State becomes more competitive when applying after Nov 1, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 – The Schreyer Honors College application deadline is December 5th at 11:59:59 pm. Students that complete their SHC application by Nov 1 will be able to opt-into an interview as part of the application process.
May 1, 2023 – National Decision Day (enrollment deposits are due)
SAT / ACT scores will not be required for Fall 2022 applicants - you may send them through Collegeboard if you feel they will add to your application, however you will not be disadvantaged either way.
TRANSCRIPTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES:
For other current student transcript requests:
- Official transcript request (scholarships, etc): Email Marjorie Costello msc18@scasd.org
- Unofficial transcript request (coaches, personal use, etc):
- For students: Log into Synergy > StudentVUE > Course History > Unofficial Transcript (blue button)
- Questions: Email Mark Geleskie mxg21@scasd.org OR Rebecca Kennedy rfk12@scasd.org
For alumni or past student transcript requests, please go to https://www.scasd.org/Page/31274