Basic College Application
Components and Resources
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Demographic Information
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Grades/Transcripts
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Activities/Community Service
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College-specific questions
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SAT scores-on transcript unless college requires them straight from the college board
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Essay
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Letter (s) of Recommendation
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Payment/Fee Waiver Code (from college or the college board)
LCCC Transcripts
Students need an LCCC email
account to access transcript services. You can create one by using the link below. You will need your LCCC ID and SS#.
Admission Terms
CEEB Code-the number assigned to BHS by College Board. That code is 390360
Early Action (EA) is an application process by which you apply and receive a decision much earlier than the Regular Decision notification date. This is non-binding
Early Decision (ED) is an application process by which you commit to enrolling to a certain college if you're admitted. You might hear people refer to Early Decision as a "binding" plan. This means that you can apply to other colleges but only one can be marked as your Early Decision college. If admitted to your Early Decision college, you must withdraw your applications from all other colleges.
USING THE COMMON APPLICATION
fOR MORE INFORMATION ON STARTING A COMMON APPLICATION CLICK THE COMMON APP ICON
TOP 10 TIPS
1. Know your deadlines.
Start your applications early enough to complete them by the deadlines. Deadlines are usually between January 1 and February 15, although they may be earlier if you are applying early admission or a specific program.
2. Read the instructions.
Most of the mistakes on college applications are the result of not following the instructions.
3. Provide all of the requested information.
Leaving blank fields or providing incomplete responses makes it look like you weren't paying attention. Take care to be thorough. Do NOT use your BHS email address.
4. Proofread, proofread, proofread.
And after you're done proofreading, give it to someone else to proofread! Typos on your college application are just sloppy.
5. Be honest.
Admissions staff will verify the info you provide, so keep it on the up and up. Don't exaggerate your accomplishments. Honesty is always the best policy.
6. Choose your recommendations wisely.
Use teachers, counselors, and others who know you well, both inside and outside the classroom. Give them enough time to write thoughtful and considerate recommendations, and be sure to thank them. You can make things easier for your teachers by using the teacher recommendation form on this page.
7. Make sure your essay represents who you are.
The essay is the only opportunity you have to explain why you are different from other applicants. Be original and make it personal.
8. Request copies of your high school transcripts.
Notify your counselor's office of your application deadlines so your transcripts don't arrive late.
You must use the transcript request form when requesting transcripts. Link below.
9. Keep copies of everything.
Keep copies of your applications, your recommendations letters, your essays, and all other materials that are part of the application process. You never know if something will be lost in transit.
10. Confirm that your application materials arrived.