The Common Application (www.commonapp.org) allows you to send the same application information to up to 20 schools so you don’t have to do it more than once.  Some schools require additional essays or materials, so be sure to check for that on the “my colleges” tab. You submit and pay for your applications through the “my colleges” tab in the Common App.  If your school application is on Common App, I encourage you to send it through that platform.! If it is not on CommonApp, go to the school’s website and apply through there. 

How it works: Students create a profile that includes their academic coursework and extracurricular activities. They can also use the Common App dashboard to track application documents and deadlines. When to apply: The Common App goes live on August 1st each year. Application deadlines vary by school and whether the student is applying early decision or regular decision. What's included: The Common App includes guides for first-time degree-seekers and transfer students. These guides help students gather transcripts, test scores, support materials, and personal information. How to create an account: Students can create a Common App account at any time. They should choose their student type, which is "first-year student" if they haven't attended college yet, or "transfer student" if they have. What's required: Many schools require first-year applicants to submit recommendation letters and transcripts. Students should give teachers and counselors enough time to submit these materials to the Common App before deadlines. 

JPG CEEB Code:  835512  (also referred to as your high school code)

Letters of Recommendation: We send letters of recommendation through Scoir. When the Common App asks for your teacher's information, fill out everything but their email, because we will send the letters through Scoir. Here are some instructions if needed. If someone from outside St. John Paul the Great is writing you a letter (like a coach), they can send their letter directly to Mrs. Johnson to add to your Scoir profile.

• Early Action is non-binding and gives you fullest consideration for scholarships and admissions. The deadline for these is Nov. 1. We recommend non-restrictive application plans such as early action. Indicate your application pathway on applications and in Scoir

• Early Decision: If you are applying for Early Decision, that is a binding contract. Please see Mrs. Johnson before you decide to apply for Early Decision because there is a contract to sign.

• View ‘What’s the difference between early decision and early action?’

• View: Student’s Guide to College Waitlists & deferrals

Cardinal Newman Society schools are recommended colleges for their commitment to a faithful Catholic education. Visit www.newmansociety.org/recruit-me for more information

• Read and View a video on What is the FAFSA?

• Utilize the Federal Student Aid Estimator providing an estimate of how much federal student aid the student may be eligible to receive. These estimates are based on the student aid index (SAI), an index number used to determine federal student aid eligibility.  Federal Student Aid Estimator

• Information about the Changes to the FAFSA this year.

• The FAFSA opens in the Fall, typically October 1st. Complete this as soon as you can when it opens and be sure to add the code of all the schools you are applying to in the application.

YES! Colorado Free Application Days, a statewide initiative waiving application fees for Colorado residents, takes place in the Fall. Search in google to find the exact date for each year.  The purpose is to encourage more Coloradans to pursue higher education and training by waiving application fees at public and some private institutions. 

• Target Audience: Colorado residents, including transfer students. 

• Institutions: All 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado, and several private institutions, participated in the initiative. 

• Benefit: Students could apply to these institutions for free during the designated period. 

How to apply for free: Colorado residents could apply for free by entering the code "FreeAppDaysCO" during the application process.