Office Use Only: _____________

***This form must be completed, signed and submitted for every college application.***

Please return this form to the Counseling office at least 10 days prior to the college's stated deadline

Online College Application Checklist and Records Request

Student Name:  
Last Name First Name
Name of College/University:  
Date Submitted to Counseling Office:  
College Application Deadline Date:  

I am applying for: ☐ Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action ☐ Early Action ☐ Regular Decision

☐ Please check if you have requested a fee waiver through the Common App and qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch status

Step 1: I have added the application to Naviance Student

A. I listed the school as a "College I'm Applying To"

☐ Yes

B. I verified the App Type

☐ Yes

C. I verified how I will submit the application (select a, b, or c below):

a. Via Common App at www.commonapp.org

1. I have listed the school on my Common App application list

☐ Yes

2. I have completed the FERPA waiver under the "Assign Recommenders" section

☐ Yes

3. I have "matched" my CA account with my Naviance account

☐ Yes

b. Directly to the Institution via the individual school website

☐ Yes

c. Paper application and will provide my teacher(s) and counselor with addressed, stamped envelopes to mail documents.

☐ Yes

click "add application"

☐ Done

Step 2: Request Letters of Recommendation (if necessary) by scrolling to the bottom of "Colleges I'm applying to"

A. I have asked the following teacher(s) to write a letter of recommendation:

  OR ☐ Not Applicable

a. If so, I have had a discussion with the teacher(s) and have electronically requested them to write a letter under the "letters of recommendation section".

☐ Yes

i. I have selected either the specific or all colleges for each teacher

☐ Yes

ii. I have designated the college(s) to which I want them to send their letter

☐ Yes

iii. I have included a note with specific requests.

☐ Yes

B. I would like my counselor to write a recommendation on my behalf ☐ Yes or ☐ No

i. If yes, please update your resume on Naviance and set up a time to meet with your counselor.

Step 3:

I understand that it is my responsibility to send official test scores (can take 2-3 weeks) from ACT and/or College Board so that the school listed above receives them by their stated application deadline.

☐ Yes

Step 4:

I have completed this form accurately and my signature below authorizes Avon Lake High School to send the following documents to the school listed above: ALHS School Profile, Official Student Transcript, School Report Form (if applicable) and other requested materials as listed above.

Step 5:

Complete and submit your college application via Common App, school website, or paper application.

Please turn in completed form into the Guidance Office and meet with your counselor.

Student Signature:  

Updated: 1/19