General College Information

 

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How To Apply To College

Applying for college involves many steps, and the Legend Post Grad Office is here to support you every step of the way. From understanding when and how to apply to requesting letters of recommendation, the process can feel overwhelming—but you
don’t have to navigate it alone. Stop by the Post Grad Office for guidance, questions, and one-on-one support throughout the process.

Don’t know where to start in the process? Click here for a College Application Guide, a complete checklist published by Scholarships.com to help you stay organized and keep you on track.

Tips From the Experts

This short video below is from Bates College “Ask the (College) Experts”, and will help with a lot of questions that you may have.

Top 5 Admission Factors: 
1.  GPA and Course Rigor
2.  Extracurricular Activities and Leadership
3.  Essay/Personal Statement
4.  Letter(s) of Recommendation (LOR) - check institution if LOR is required
5.  SAT/ACT (standardized) test scores

• Legend High School does not report test scores for students.
  • To send your SAT scores: login to your CollegeBoard account
  • To send your ACT scores: login to your ACT account
     

The College Admission Process

Learn about the different types of college admissions to determine which is best for you. 
Below is a written definition of each admission option.