Seniors - Here are important steps if you will be completing college applications:
Applying to any colleges using the Common App?You must sync Maia Learning to your Common App account. This allows Benson to send your transcript and other required documentation.
Follow these steps:
1. Create a Common App account at
commonapp.org Then complete your basic profile information
In the Education section, add Benson as your high school
Search for and add at least one college
2. Log into
Maia Learning Log in with Google and use your school email
Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner
Select Settings
Click on Connect to Common App
This will prompt you to log in to
Common App Enter the necessary info, and click Connect
Applying to colleges through an application other than the Common App (i.e. directly on the college's website)? Log into
Maia Learning Click on Universities
Then Applying
Then Add College
Select the college you plan to apply to
Under the college, select that you will be applying through other app/online
Repeat for any other college you will be applying to outside of Common App
Applying to colleges that require a Counselor Recommendation? (most private colleges require one) Let your counselor know ASAP! Email or let them know in person. Give them 3-4 weeks' notice before the deadline.
Then, you
must complete the Counselor Recommendation Survey in
Maia Learning - You will find it by going to Dashboard, then Surveys, then click on Counselor Recommendation Survey
When you have submitted it, let your counselor know!
Does your college require one or more Teacher Letters of Recommendation? Ask no more than two teachers if they would be willing to write a letter for you. It should be core class teachers (math, English, science, social studies) you have had junior and/or senior year.
Then, in
Maia Learning, go to Universities, then Recommendations
Search for one teacher at a time.
Check the college(s) to send the recommendation to.
Add the deadline.
Write a quick note thanking your teacher.
Submit.
As always, reach out if you have questions or want support with any of the above - email kreid@pps.net or call/text 971-238-8322.
