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APPLYING TO POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONSClick HERE to view the post-secondary/college application power point for the Class of 2022.Transcript request form - http://bit.ly/scasdtranscriptPlease complete the online transcript request form for EACH and EVERY school you are applying, including colleges who do not need a transcript (self-report) at this time. Exception Penn State - not needed as they send us daily updates of applications.Please have this information handy when your fill out the form:1. List of schools and due dates2. Type of application (Common App, Coalition, School's own application)3. Name of Counselor writing recommendation if neededOnline College Transcript Request Form (for Class of 2022 only)View these handy flow-charts below for steps on applying to the many different types of colleges:Flow Charts:IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION FROM PENN STATE
The following dates/deadlines are for students entering Penn State as first-year students in 2021 (fall admission)
August 1, 2021 - Applications for undergraduate admission become available
October 1, 2021 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available
November 1, 2021 – Penn State’s NEW Early Action filing deadline. Students will receive admission notification by Dec 24, 2021.
*IMPORTANT - Penn State will continue to accept applications on a ROLLING BASIS, however admission to Penn State becomes more competitive when applying after November 1, 2021.
November 1, 2021 –Schreyer Honors College priority filing date - no extension - for maximum consideration and interview opportunity.
FAFSA Information for 2021-22 HERE
May 1, 2022 – National Decision Day (enrollment deposits are due)
SAT / ACT scores will not be required for Fall 2021 applicants - you may send them through Collegeboard if you feel they will add to your application, however you will in no way be disadvantaged either way.
Penn State Coalition applications are discouraged unless this is your only option. Please read the instructions thoroughly if you are planning on using the Coalition. University of Washington is a popular Coalition application-only school.
TRANSCRIPTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES:
For other current student transcript requests:
- Official transcript request (scholarships, etc): Please email Marjorie Costello [email protected] with request information.
- Unofficial transcript request (coaches, personal use, etc): Please email Alicia Musheno [email protected] and a transcript will be emailed to you.
For alumni or past student transcript requests please go to https://www.scasd.org/Page/31274