Most schools prefer you to fill out an online application, and some may even waive the application fee. If you need a paper application for a college, call the admissions office at the college to request an application, or visit the college website to request an application or print one out.

The following information is often required on college applications:

High School Code: 390595

High School Address: 812 Southern Drive Catawissa, PA 17820

Counselors:

Mrs. Jenna K. Sellers (last name A – L)

Phone number: 356-3458 E-mail: jsellers@scasd.us

Mr. Tom Donlan (last name M – Z)

Phone number: 356-3464 E-mail: tdonlan@scasd.us

Your high school transcript is a printed copy of your high school record which includes courses completed, your current schedule, SAT scores, GPA and class rank. Your high school transcript is the most important part of your application packet and must be sent by the guidance office directly to the college. You will need to complete a transcript request form through Microsoft Forms, which gives us permission to send this document. This form must be filled out for each college that you apply to. It will also be your responsibility to know and let your counselor know if the school you are applying to is using an application process such as the Common Application or Send Edu, which requires your application materials (including transcript) to be sent electronically. Failure to understand and communicate this to your counselor can result in missing deadlines at the college and incomplete application materials.

Please note: Some colleges, such as Penn State University, require that students send their SAT scores directly from CollegeBoard (www.collegeboard.com). It is your responsibility to check the admission procedures for each college and know if they will accept your SAT’s on your transcript or if they need them officially sent from CollegeBoard.

If you’re applying using a standard printed application form provided by the college, you should plan to have it sent from the guidance office along with your transcript. You should complete the application very neatly, either typed or hand written in dark blue or black ink. Once completed, bring it to the guidance office along with a check or money order (no cash) for the application fee and any other supporting documentation that the college has requested (essays, teacher recommendations, etc.) Bring all of your materials to the office at one time, not a piece here and a piece there!

More colleges are encouraging online applications. If you apply online you must still sign a transcript release form. We will also send letters of recommendation or any other supporting documentation that you cannot submit online. If you are using the Common Application, please indicate that on the transcript release form (green form).

If teacher recommendations are required, make sure that you ask teachers at least two weeks before you want your application sent. The guidance office has a teacher recommendation form that you may use (also available on HS Counseling Team) when asking for a letter of recommendation. Teachers will turn the letter into the guidance office so that your application can be sent as a complete package OR they may be asked to submit them directly to the college. We do not make copies of these letters or keep a copy – that is your responsibility!

It is your responsibility to know what forms are required by each school!

If you will be participating in college athletics, you must have your eligibility cleared through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students must have their SAT or ACT scores forwarded directly to NCAA. If you have already taken the SAT or ACT you must contact the testing company and have your scores sent directly to NCAA. They will not accept the scores from us. You can complete the registration form at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/. Please see the athletics page for additional information.

Southern Columbia Area School District