College Admissions FAQs

Here are some quick links that might be helpful to you:

Common Application: www.commonapp.org. This is your go-to application for most colleges! And their very useful Common App help center, available 24/7.

Transcript requests: use this link on the Meridian website to request all transcripts. Please allow 10 days for any transcript to be submitted.

Testing: Many colleges are "test optional" for SAT and ACT. If a college says they are test optional, you have to take them at their word that they truly will not let this disadvantage you if you do not send scores. However, if your scores are very strong relative to your college it may still be to your advantage to submit.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI): Testing requirement only at public universities in Texas. All students are expected to meet this standard before graduation. Students may exempt this requirement by submitting the following test scores:

SAT - 530 Math / 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) (no combined score requirement)

ACT - 22 Math / 40 combined score on English + Reading

If you have not exempted the TSI there will be a TSI exam offered at Meridian this year. Further information is available at:

http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=63176344-FFFA-217B-60C9A0E86629B3CA

Fee Waivers: See Mrs. Gregg for an SAT or ACT fee waiver form if you are eligible. The eligibility guidelines and complete details for each program can be found on the links below.

Income eligibility guidelines for testing and application fee waivers:

SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/fee-waivers/fee-waiver-eligibility

ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/fees/fee-waivers.html

Demonstrated interest: Some schools do not consider this, but many do. Be sure to look on the college website for opportunities to do a virtual visit or other activities to show your interest.

Resumes: This is your chance to let college admission officers get to know you! Just be honest and provide the schools with a complete overview of what you do with your time outside of the classroom. (work, volunteer, school clubs, community organizations, sports, hobbies - everything can be important!)

Senior Conferences: Please look for the link in Lions Share for senior conferences with Mrs. Gregg to discuss and review college lists and applications. These begin on August 26th.

Junior Conferences: Please look for the link in Lions Share in January for junior conferences to discuss the upcoming college application process with Mrs. Gregg. These begin in late January.

Mrs. Gregg is a part-time employee, and can be found on campus all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. At other times, please email Mrs. Gregg at [email protected] with any questions or concerns about your college applications!