Important Senior Tasks/Documents

Diploma/Transcript Authorization Form
- Every parent/guardian needs to complete this form in order for the student to receive their diploma and for transcripts to be sent.
Senior Timeline
- Not sure where to start with the senior year tasks? Click here for month-by-month steps on what you should be doing.
Quick Reference Sheet
- This document tells you the important steps for the college admissions process.
Senior Frequently Asked Questions
- Look here to answer questions regarding transcripts, recommendation letters, how to find your GPA, and if you need to use the Common App.
Factors in Admissions Decisions
- NCAC data from 185 schools regarding what are the most important factors in their admissions decisions.
Common App Step-by-Step Guide
- Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/

Xello Guides and Videos

Xello Senior Checklist
- Click here to understand how to navigate Xello in order to find transcript requests, recommendation requests, college visits, college searches, and scholarships.

Common App and Xello Guide for Students
- Our school is integrating Xello with Common App. This means you can link your Common App account with Xello to request forms from your counselor and recommendations from your teachers. Make sure you follow the steps in the guide to link your accounts.
Linking Common App and Xello
- Please watch the first 6 minutes and 30 seconds of this video to learn how to link your Common App and Xello account. This video also shows you how to request a teacher recommendation and counselor forms.
Requesting a Transcript in Xello when you're not using Common App
- If you are not using Common App, please watch this video to learn how to request a transcript in Xello.

Kansas Apply Free Days

Kansas Apply Free Days to be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, all KS public (universities, community colleges & technical colleges) and private* higher education institutions will waive their application fees for Kansas residents applying for a bachelor degree, associate degree, certificate or general application.

This means students submitting their applications beginning on midnight Monday, October 7- 11:59 pm Wednesday, October 9 will not be required to submit an application fee for any of our Kansas universities, technical colleges, or private* colleges. (Remember, Kansas Community College general applications are free all year round!)

Students who qualify to waive their application fees due to financial need will still qualify for that benefit by using a fee waiver throughout the application cycle. The Apply Free Days program will not impact a student’s ability to apply using a fee waiver throughout the rest of the year, the waiver won’t be needed during those three days.

*some for-profit private institutions may choose not to participate.

Navigating a College Website for Admissions Requirements