Applying To College

College Admissions & Application Information

College Applications and Naviance
What you need to know to make sure required documents
are sent for your college applications.

"We believe all students can achieve and that education is paramount
to our student's personal and community success."

All College Visits and other events will be posted in Naviance, the College and Career Website the Edmonds School District is using this year. The link to Naviance can be found on the MTHS homepage under Quick Links. Parents: if you would like to view the schedule, check with your student to use their log-in.

The Edmonds School District College Planning webpage is a great resource for college information. The MTHS Career Center also has many resources for getting started on your college applications. Mrs. Brister can help you do the following:

Identifying good-fit colleges to apply to
Tips on filling out your college application
How to write a great admissions essay
Understanding financial aid and what colleges are a good financial fit for you

More Resources:

SCOIR -an interactive college management platform
Guide to College Admissions 2018-19.
Big Future is a site hosted by The College Board that guides students in exploring careers, finding colleges, admissions and the finances of higher ed. It is a super easy site to navigate, full of helpful information.
College Week Live is a college search site where students chat live with admission counselors in colleges and universities across the country. This site is helpful for students seeking schools outside of Washington State.
Click here to visit Washington's Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
The College Navigator provides information regarding specific colleges and universities

College Admissions Rep Visits to MTHS:

Many colleges and universities visit Mountlake Terrace HS in the fall of each year. It is an excellent opportunity to learn more about a potential school and ask lots of questions! Sign up in Naviance to attend a visit! A Hall Pass will be emailed to students who sign up.

Websites that will help you in the college admissions process...

Peterson's College Search- Offers many different search methods that help you identify good-fit schools with up-to-date information on admissions, cost, financial aid, programs / majors. Check out the "Colleges You May Like" function!
CollegeBoard College MatchMaker- A great tool that will help you generate a list of potential schools. List is based on geography, size, programs of study, admissions, and more.
College Prowler- "The ONLY college guides written by students for students." A great tool that will give you student perspective on the school. Use this for finding a school that matches your personality and learning style!
Scoir.com is a new college search website. Check it out!