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Senior Year

Senior Year

ACT/SAT

Search the school you are interested in (Google: University + admissions + SAT or ACT)

Most schools will fall under one of the below.

Consider scholarships may ask for scores and SAT and ACT may also help you meet the pathway requirement in High School. 

Test Optional: 

Not mandatory to submit tests. Your academic record will be most important AND other high school accomplishments.

Test Flexible:

Schools may allow you to submit different standardized tests to support your applications

Test Blind:

You can submit your test scores but they will not be used in admissions decisions.

    • Utilize Xello or Big Future to narrow down your college search and see how you stack up
       
    • Google "University Name Admissions" to find key dates and how to apply
       
    • Google "University Name Scholarships" to make sure to apply to school specific scholarships 
       
    • To find out how the college credits you currently have will transfer google "University Name transfer course equivalency guide"
    1. Make sure to request letters of recommendation (give writers 2 weeks), complete your activity resumes, and have some practice or option essays written.
  • Watch for info about a FAFSA night in October where you and your family can get support filling out the FAFSA
     

  • Tips:

    Make sure you apply for scholarships at ALL of the schools you apply to (Remember : Google "University name" scholarships)

    Check out our scholarship page: West Valley Scholarship Page

    If you are a College Bound scholar, as long as you meet requirements, filling out the FAFSA will make you eligible

    Middle income students look into Washington Opportunity Scholarship: Apply for a Scholarship

    Complete West Valley Dollars for Scholars application: Dollars for Scholars 

    Do your own research! You know yourself best!

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