At Baltimore City College, we pride ourselves on the tradition of providing a rigorous academic curriculum through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. By offering every student rigorous studies and high caliber extracurricular and co-curricular activities, we aspire for our students to demonstrate excellence and to succeed in the best colleges. We strive for our students to become committed and responsible citizens active in their local and global communities.

The college application process is a key component to each City College student’s experience at the Castle on the Hill. Not only does this process serve as the culmination of all of the academic preparation encouraged during one’s time at City, but more perhaps more importantly, the process also serves a journey; a journey into an independent adulthood and a lifetime of learning, for which one’s City College experience is the cornerstone of that foundation.

At City, we in the College Advising Office are eager and ready to help all students and parents navigate that journey in a way that is personal and best suited to their individual needs and talents. Embracing City’s mission of providing academic programs that incorporate communication, intercultural awareness, and inquiry-based learning, we structure an exploration of each student's sense of self, interests and talents, ambitions, and long-term aspirations.

1. Student/Parent Access:
   Students and Parents both have access to Naviance. 

   • Visit www.naviance.com 

   • Select “For Students and Parents” under Account Log-In. 

   • Enter your school name, city, or zip code and select Baltimore City College

   • Choose your user type (Student or Parent/Guardian)

   • STUDENTS:
     Log in by selecting “Continue with Clever” and log in using your BCPSS information by selecting “Log in with Active Directory”

   • PARENTS:
     Contact your child’s College Advisor if you have not previously logged into Naviance to be registered. 

2. College Advising Updates will be shared via Naviance’s home page and email so make sure to check your Naviance portal often for updates. 

3. College Applications:
   Seniors should update Naviance with their college list under “Colleges I’m Applying To”. You will be able to track the status of your college applications and transcript requests in this section.

4. Transcript Requests:
   Transcripts requests can be made in Naviance under the “Colleges I’m Applying To” section. Once a student adds the college for which they have applied to, then the student will select “request transcripts” to have a transcript sent to the college by their College Advisor. There is no fee to request a transcript. Transcript requests will be processed within 2-3 business days. 

   • Initial Transcripts - transcripts sent with the initial application

   • Midyear Transcripts - transcripts sent after the 1st semester of Senior year

   • Final Transcripts - transcripts sent after high school graduation

5. Teacher Letter of Recommendation Requests:
   Teacher letter of recommendation requests can be made in Naviance by selecting the “Colleges” tab and scrolling down to “Letters of Recommendation” under the Apply To Colleges section. Students should add a maximum of 3 requests for a teacher letter of recommendation in Naviance. Once the request is made, then the teacher will upload the letter of recommendation into Naviance before the student’s first college application deadline, as indicated in the college list. Letters of recommendation are private and will be sent by College Advisors to colleges on the student’s behalf. 

6. Counselor Letter of Recommendation Requests:
   Counselor letter of recommendation requests can made via email to your College Advisor or Counselor. Either the College Advisor or Counselor can write a letter on your behalf if your college requires this recommendation. 

7. College Representative Visits:
   College representatives from across the country visit Baltimore City College to share information with students about their respective colleges/universities. Students connect with admissions representatives in preparation for college application submissions in person and virtually. Students must register at least 1 day in advance for college visits in Naviance. College Rep visits are open to 11th and 12th grade students, with the priority given to 12th grade students. Students are responsible for any work missed in class.  

1. SAT Information

2. ACT Information

3. Test Preparation and Study Sites: 

   • CollegeBoard

   • Khan Academy

   • Test Prep Review

   • Princeton Review

   • Kaplan

   • Varsity Tutors

4. SAT/ACT Test Optional Colleges and Universities

5. SAT/ACT Fee waivers are available through the College Advising Office. You may use the fee waiver to cover your registration fee; however, if you register after the deadline then you may be required to pay a late fee.