College Planning

Just getting started or midway through? Follow these steps:
  1. Fill out the College Search Form.
  2. Fill out the Brag Sheet. (Click File > Download to open in Word).
  3. Get your resume in tip-top shape. For a sample, click here.
  4. Visit the websites and links listed below for more information regarding testing, searching for colleges, scholarships/financial aid info and more.
  5. Interested in applying for scholarships? View our Scholarship packet below.
  6. Check in regularly with your guidance counselor, who will help you with all aspects of your college planning process.
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2019-2020 Scholarship Booklet.doc
 Scholarship details and deadlines (note the deadlines are based on 2018-2019 deadlines and some are subject to change)
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ACT Website
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Article on Senioritis.pdf
View		 How not to get trapped by senioritis!
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College Board by Season.pdf
View		 These guidelines are provided by the College Board as to what seniors can do by season to apply for colleges.
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College Board Website
View		 This site can help walk students through the college process from taking the SAT's, to applying to a college, to finding scholarships and financial aid.
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College Interview.pdf
View		 Questions that college interviewers may ask with helpful hints on how to form successful answers.
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College Planning Tips for Juniors.tif
View		 If you are an 11th grader, this article offers some great tips for college planning during junior year.
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Dispelling the Myths about the SAT and College Admissions.pdf
View		 Find answers to many of the common SAT and college admission myths.
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FAFSA Website
View		 Complete the Free Application for Federal and Student Aid online.
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Federal Student Aid Information
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How to Apply to College Online.pdf
View		 Information regarding how to apply to college via the Internet
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How To Choose a College That's right for you.pdf
View		 An article on making the decision as to which college is best for you.
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How to Select Your Courses.pdf
View		 Creating a solid academic portfolio starts with this article!
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My Future
View		 Career information, resume, cover letter and interview help.
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My Next Move
View		 Research careers. Free interest inventory!
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NCAA Website
View		 Learn about eligibility and recruiting. Register for the NCAA clearinghouse.
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Number 2 Website
View		 Number2.com's online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more.
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Plan Your High School Course Selections.pdf
View		 Another article explaining what colleges look for in terms of courses taken in high school.
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Princeton Review
View		 Do a college search, learn about the SAT, research colleges, career information.
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SAT, ACT, Both or Neither.pdf
View		 Not sure which test you should take? Click here for help with that decision.
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SAT vs. ACT.pdf
View		 Information comparing the SAT and ACT tests.
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Sports at College.pdf
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Test Taking Article.pdf
View		 Parents, this is a helpful article regarding improving your child's test-taking skills.
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The Bureau
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The Common Application
View		 Starting in August of senior year, a student can create an account in order to complete one application that can be used for thousands of different colleges.
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VSAC Website
View		 VSAC manages student loans and provides extensive resources through their website. At this site, you can calculate expected family contributions, and do college and career planning.
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