College Readiness
Attend A College Visit
In the IHS College and Career Center
For a complete list of college visits, students can login to their Naviance account via the Clever Portal. Once logged in, find the What’s New section of the front page in Naviance and click on Show More for a complete list of college visits. Click on More Info to sign up for the visit. Be sure to pay close attention to if the college visit is listed as Virtual or In-Person.
College visits are also listed on the righthand side of this page. Look for Upcoming College Visits.
To Attend: Seniors, please show your visit confirmation screen (from phone or a printout) to your teacher as your pass to and from class. All visits will be scheduled in the College and Career Center unless otherwise indicated.
Questions? Please contact Jim Allen at jallen2@nsd.org or Lisa Alllen at lallen@nsd.org.
Applying To College
- Help Filling Out the Common App
- IHS School Profile
- How to Request Official Transcripts
- Counselor Letters of Recommendation
- SAT & ACT
Help Filling Out the Common App
Common App is a non-profit membership organization representing more than 1,100 diverse institutions of higher education. They connect applicants, and those who support them, to a wide array of public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states and 18 countries.
If you are applying to multiple colleges, you might strongly consider doing so via Common App. Trust us: it will save you, your School Counselor, and your teachers quite a bit of time, and who doesn't want that?!
If you get stuck and need some assistance, visit Common App's Help Center, a great resource should you have questions.
Also, below is a video to help walk you through completing your Common App.
IHS School Profile
How to Request Official Transcripts
For those applying to schools via Common App:
When applying to college through Common App, transcripts are only uploaded by your School Counselor.
Please make sure you invite your School Counselor on Common App and that you enter their email address correctly, otherwise, they will not receive a request to upload your transcript.
For those applying to schools that do not use Common App:
For any/all schools that do not use Common App, follow the below instructions to request official transcripts via Naviance.
1.) Log into your Naviance Account - https://student.naviance.com/inglemoorhs
a.) User name: Student Number
b.) Password: This would be something you selected.
c.) Select “Forgot Password” if you need to get your password reset.
2.) How to Request Transcripts.
a.) Click on Colleges “I’m applying to”.
b.) Click on the red “+” sign.
c.) Add college.
d.) Application:
• Regular Decision.
• Early Decision.
• Early Action etc.
e.) Submission Type (You will choose how you are applying and how the transcripts will be.
sent).
• Direct to the Institution
• Common Application (you will most likely use the Common Application for multiple
private school applications.) When choosing Common App, those transcripts are only
uploaded by the counselor. Make sure you invite your counselor on Common App or
they will not have access to upload your transcript.
• I am not sure. THIS OPTION WILL PREVENT A TRANSCRIPT BEING SENT. CHANGE
IT TO DIRECT OR COMMON APPLICATION.
f.) Click on “Add and Request Transcript”.
g.) Click on type of transcript you are requesting – Initial (Do not select other options).
h.) Additional Materials: Please note: It is your responsibility to arrange for your ACT or SAT
scores to be sent directly to the colleges from ACT.org or SAT.org (College Board). IHS
will not send any SAT or ACT scores to the colleges.
i.) Click "Request and Finish."
3.) Please Note: you may need to refresh the page to show all the colleges to which you are applying. PLEASE NOTE: If a college has the “CA” in the submission type, you will need to invite your counselor online to your Common Application so that your transcript can be uploaded to the Common Application.
Counselor Letters of Recommendation
NOTE: Public colleges do not require school report forms or counselor letters of recommendation. The information below is for students applying to private colleges through the Common Application or on the college's own online application.
Requesting A Counselor Letter of Recommendation
Some Common App and private schools ask for a Counselor Letter of Recommendation (LOR) while others don't. You will be responsible to know which of the colleges you are applying to require a Counselor LOR, and if so, you may need to make an appointment with your counselor at least one month prior to the first application deadline.
Letters take a lot of time and effort to write, so Counselors ask that requests only be made if the colleges you are applying to require a LOR. All LOR requests must be submitted three weeks prior to the first application deadline.
Please click on your counselor's link to fill out their specific Letter of Recommendation Form.
Remember the more you write, the more we can write!!
Ms. Jennifer Orhuozee
Students w/ Last Names:
A-Doa
Ms. Loni Tighe
Students w/ Last Names:
Pan-Scho
Ms. Devin Blanchard
Students w/ Last Names:
Dob-Kom
Mrs. Kelsey Cavanagh
Students w/ Last Names:
Schp-Z
Ms. Ruth Krochmalny
Students w/ Last Names:
Kon-Pam
SAT & ACT
Not all four-year colleges/universities in the State of Washington will require SAT or ACT scores. If you are looking at colleges outside the Pacific Northwest, tests may be suggested or required.
Please consult the college websites you're interested in applying to in order to see if a SAT or ACT score is needed and/or required. For a list of out of state colleges/universities that are test optional, please visit fairtest.org.
Inglemoor's CEEB Code is 480101. You will need this number when registering for the SAT or ACT.
SAT
The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.
Not all four-year colleges/universities in the State of Washington will require SAT scores. If you are looking at colleges outside the Pacific Northwest, tests may be suggested or required.
Register for the SAT
PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is more than good practice for the SAT.
The assessment is your first step in setting your personal SAT target score, entering the National Merit Scholarship Program, connecting with colleges and scholarships, and exploring careers.
ACT
The ACT test is a curriculum-based education and career planning tool for high school students that assesses the mastery of college readiness standards.
Not all four-year colleges/universities in the State of Washington will require SAT scores. If you are looking at colleges outside the Pacific Northwest, tests may be suggested or required.
Paying for College
Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. It can cover a range of educational expenses, like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation.
FAFSA & WAFSA
Both FAFSA and WASFA are pathways for Washington State residents to apply for Washington College Grant (WA Grant) and other financial aid. WA Grant gives eligible people more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.
Students should only complete one application, the FAFSA or the WASFA!
**Taken from Washington Student Achievement Council**
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is for need- and non-need-based financial aid from both the federal and state governments, as well as your college and some private scholarships. Most people should complete the FAFSA to get the most money available.
**Taken from Washington Student Achievement Council**
WAFSA
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid, or WASFA, is for financial aid from the state and some college aid, and is for people who don’t fill out a FAFSA due to immigration status—including being undocumented—or other federal aid eligibility issues. It can also be used by others who prefer not to file the federal form.*
You can still be considered a Washington resident if you are undocumented. Learn more about what it takes on the Student Residency web page.
*Not sure which application you should use? Complete the WASFA Questionnaire to learn more.
**Taken from Washington Student Achievement Council**
Scholarships
Northshore School District Scholarships
Scholarship Foundation of Northshore - Opens December 1st
The Scholarship Foundation of Northshore is a local nonprofit organization. The application form for these scholarships is called "Standard Scholarship Foundation of Northshore Application" and is available only online at www.sf-ns.org.
- Applicants for these scholarships must reside within Northshore School District boundaries or be attending a Northshore high school on an approved waiver.
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It is acceptable to duplicate the application if applying for more than one foundation scholarship which asks for the same application information. Transcripts need not be official or sealed.
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CAREFULLY READ THE CRITERIA AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE COMPLETING AN APPLICATION.
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Visit the Scholarship Foundation of Northshore website for more information.
Brian & Keith Dickie Memorial Scholarship
Students who participated in wrestling, cross country, track or gymnastics, should apply. The application includes an essay, letter of recommendation, sports verification letter and grades. There is one $3,000 scholarship for Inglemoor High School only. For more information, please come to the College & Career Center.
Application is due: April 15, 2025.
Free, Online Scholarship Search Sites
Start Here!
- College Scholarships: Provides links to more than 70 free, online scholarship search sites listing thousands of scholarships and financial aid awards worth billions of dollars.
- Going Merry: Get matched to scholarships picked just for you!
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FastWeb: A free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources.
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Vocational, Technical & Trade School Scholarships: Find trade school scholarships that will help you pay for the trade you want to learn.
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Peterson's Scholarship Search: This scholarship search tool helps filter available scholarships by school type, ethnicity, gender, field of study, state of residence, award type, and more!
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theWashBoard.org: Helping to connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers….for FREE, no matter if a student will be attending in state or out.
- CSS/Financial Aid Profile: The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.
Monthly Scholarship Opportunities
There are many ways to find scholarships. Past students have been successful using the following:
- Scholarship Foundation of Northshore - Northshore School District Only SF-NS
- WashBoard - Create a profile WashBoard
- Naviance - 90+ scholarships without creating a profile - Access Through Clever
- Going Merry - Create a profile Going Merry
- College Websites - Check the college you are planning to attend
Due: June 30, 2025
Due: June 15, 2025
Due: May 31, 2025
Due: July 15th, 2025
Due: May 18, 2025
Due: March 1, 2024
HELP!
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FinAid: Information on financial aid for college and tips on how to help ease the burden of college expenses.
- Washington Student Achievement Council: Comprehensive information on FAFSA and WASFA, as well as an overview of various financial aid programs.
- CSS Profile: Learn more about this online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.
- Going Merry: Helping students understand college costs and how to pay for them, via scholarships and financial aid, while also helping parents navigate the process of funding their children’s higher education, and teach them how to maximize their families’ financial aid.
Questions?
Jim Allen
College & Career Counselor
Email: jallen2@nsd.org
Phone: (425) 408-7228
Email me to schedule an appointment.
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