Guide to First-Year College Applications with Scoir

This guide provides instructions for first-time college applicants using Scoir when their high school is not affiliated with the platform. It begins by explaining what Scoir is and the importance of creating a free account to utilize its features. Next, it details how to complete a personal profile and interact with supporters such as parents or guardians. The guide outlines the process of discovering colleges, building a college list, and managing application documents, including letters of recommendation and fee waivers. It emphasizes the significance of understanding application requirements, such as deadlines and essay submissions, and describes how to apply to colleges using the platform’s tools. The guide explains the two-part application process through Scoir, allowing users to answer core questions for multiple applications and complete supplemental questions on individual college websites. It concludes with a note on monitoring application outcomes and encourages users to celebrate their achievements after applying.