COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
More than 150 colleges and universities accept the Coalition Application for admission. Colleges typically open their Coalition Application after August 1.
For Fall 2025 admission, the Coalition Application is accepted by the following schools in Virginia:
University of Richmond
Washington & Lee University
The Common Application is accepted by over 1000 colleges and universities. The Common Application launches each year on August 1.
For Fall 2025 admission, the Common Application is accepted by 34 public and private colleges and universities in Virginia. The complete list can be found here.
COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION
Pay only one $20 application fee and apply to all 66 member institutions.
For Fall 2025 admission, the Common Black College Application is accepted by the following schools in Virginia:
Norfolk State University
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Transcript requests for college applications are submitted in Naviance.
Students must meet with their school counselor before entering a request.
College Application Deadline | Transcript Request Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
October 15 | Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
November 1 | Friday, October 4, 2024 | |
November 15 | Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
December 1 | Friday, November 1, 2024 | |
January 1 | Monday, December 2, 2024 | |
January 15 | Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
February 1 | Friday, January 10, 2025 | |
February 15 | Friday, January 24, 2025 | |
March 1 | Friday, February 7, 2025 |
SENIOR WORKSHEET & FAMILY BRAG SHEET
Any student who will need a counselor letter of recommendation for college applications needs to complete the Senior Worksheet and have a parent or guardian complete the Family Brag Sheet. These materials are due one month before the first college application deadline. The Senior Worksheet form is found in Naviance and should be filled out by the student.
Please open the file, save a copy to your computer and then email to your student’s school counselor upon completion.
STUDENT PREPARATION RESOURCES
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) – College advice, checklists and resources for students
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