College Application Process

Paper Applications

• Obtain application and complete all student and parent sections

• Submit completed application to guidance office with the following:
            -Complete release of information form (obtained in the
                   guidance office)
            -Checks for application fee *Students must pay for postage - either cash or stamps

• Make arrangements for any necessary letters of recommendation given to guidance secretary

• Guidance staff will complete school information sections on the application, attach transcripts (including current report card), and mail the complete package.

• If the college does not accept ACT or SAT scores from the high school transcript, contact the testing agency to have scores sent directly to the college.

Online Applications

• Submit student and parent sections online

• Submit release of information form to guidance office (obtained from the guidance office)

• Provide guidance office with stamped, addresses envelope to mail transcript and current report card

• Guidance staff will mail transcript, report card, and other necessary attachments.

• If college does not accept SAT or ACT scores from the high school transcript, contact the testing agency to have scores sent directly to college.

*Special Notes  

• Students may send five free transcripts (students only pay the cost of postage). After that, a $2.00 per transcript fee will be assessed for all graduates.

• Somerset High School’s CEEB code is:  394625.

• Pay attention to deadlines and give others sufficient time to provide their information.