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Seniors can create an account on August 1. The application can be submitted from October 1- November 30th. 
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Seniors can create an account on October 1. The application can be submitted from October 1- November 30th (some campuses due on 12/15).
 Update from CSU- 11/02/2021

  • One application for all 23 campuses
  • No Essays 
  • No letters of recommendation required/accepted
  • SAT/ACT test scores will not be considered in admissions
  • Use this page for more CSU information
  • Option B Student Info

Students can create an account any year of high school. Your account will roll over from year to year. Supplemental questions are updated on August 1 of each year.

  • One application for 950+ institutions, specific requirements vary by school
  • Deadlines vary by school and student's application plan (ED, EA, REA, ED II, RD, Rolling)
  • All LAHS staff recommendations managed through Naviance
  • SAT/ACT test scores: Are optional for most schools with some notable exceptions: Georgia Tech, U. of Georgia, Purdue, MIT, Georgetown, and Florida Public Universities. Make sure your score falls in the middle 50%. Ask Ms. Duran or Ms. Price to show you how to obtain this information for each school on your list.
  • How to apply
  • How to create the activities list
  • Additional Information Section
  • Here is a screencast showing how to link your Common Application Account in Naviance.

If you need a transcript sent to a college or university that does not require a counselor letter of recommendation, it is essential that you email your counselor directly with the request.
 
Requesting a transcript in Naviance does not alert counselors to send it- so make sure to send an email! :)
 
Who, What, When, How of Letters of Recommendation