Tools for Applying to College

CONNECTING YOUR COMMON APP TO MEFA PATHWAY

It is necessary for all NBHS seniors to request college application materials through MEFA Pathway. Every senior has access to a MEFA Pathway account. There are two ways that students will drive this process. This video will assist students in connecting their Common Application to their MEFA Pathway account: 

For college applications that are not submitted through the Common Application, students will add colleges directly to their MEFA Pathway account. Counselors will then be able to submit student information directly to the requested institution. This video will walk students through that process: 

SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLIST

The college application process can be overwhelming. Click here for a checklist to help you stay on track. The document provides a basic outline of the tasks a senior should complete as part of the college application process. It is important to communicate with your school counselor directly regarding specific dates and deadlines.

The following links may be useful to students as the prepare for and complete college applications:

• Colleges that use the STARS (Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System)
• Colleges that require the Courses & Grades section on the Common Application