Prepare Your Application
College Application Process
Select your school
- Take required exams (SAT | ACT)
- Prepare your application
- Order your transcript
- Request letters of recommendation
- Research financial aid options
Ordering Official Transcripts
GUSD has partnered with Parchment to send high school transcripts electronically, securely, and confidentially. Click on your school below to create a Parchment account to request and track your transcript.
The service is available online, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Clark Magnet High School | Daily High School | Hoover High School |
Crescenta Valley High School | Glendale High School | Verdugo Academy |
Letters of Recommendation
Admissions offices, potential employers, and scholarship selection committees use recommendation letters to gain insight into applicants' strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments.
Recommendation Letter Tips
- Choose the people who know you best – A teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor will write the strongest letter for you.
- Ask early – give your recommender at least three weeks to complete your letter. Remember, counselors and teachers may receive hundreds of requests each year!
- Provide materials – application information, a copy of your application essays, and a description of your qualifications will help your recommender write an excellent letter.
- Write out all submission instructions and deadlines
- Send a thank you note!
Visit our College & Career Division homepage to find your college counseling office.