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What is Washington’s Guaranteed Admission Program?
The Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP) lets students learn if they will be admitted to Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, or Western Washington University before they even apply. Issaquah School District piloted it last year and is participating in the program this year.
To qualify for this program, students must earn and maintain a 3.0, or higher, grade point average (GPA). Additionally, they must successfully complete all the courses required for admission to college (College Academic Distribution Requirement courses –CADRs). These courses include:
The Issaquah Schools District shares the data of all students in grades 11 and 12 with colleges that are part of WAGAP unless the family has checked the box during the August EVP, which reads “DO NOT share my information with Colleges.” If they have checked this box, the box stays checked unless the family unchecks it during EVP or contacts the Registrar at their school to change their selection.
In the fall of the student’s 12th grade year, they will receive a letter notifying them that they will be accepted to the above-listed colleges. Once they have been notified of guaranteed admission, students must complete the following steps.
Complete the Common App. Colleges and universities are required to collect some additional information. By completing the Common App, students can be considered for eligible scholarships. The Common App is an online application that is used by many colleges.
Send the student’s unofficial transcript to the college or university to make sure all required high school classes are completed or in progress. Students can upload the transcript in the Common App or have the high school send the transcript to the college or university they are considering.
Complete the FAFSA or WASFA before the deadline. FAFSA or WASFA (for students not eligible to complete a FAFSA) is required to help students qualify for most federal and state financial aid.
Once students complete the Common App and submit an unofficial transcript, they will receive a formal admission packet in the mail. The packet will describe the next steps. Please contact the college or university with any questions.
Students interested in attending any of the above-listed colleges who have a grade point average between 2.0 to 2.99 and will have completed all their college academic distribution requirement courses by graduation should still apply to the college of their choice through the normal application process.
Seniors can ask the College and Career Specialists at their school if they have questions about Washington Guaranteed Admission Program.
