Preparation for the college application process begins when our students enter as freshmen. Our desire is that by the time our students head off to pursue their future, they are academically and socially prepared for the challenges that will come their way. This is a highly individualized process and counselors will work to make sure that students keep as many options as possible open until it comes time to narrow down to a smaller list of selected schools. Our goal is to help our students find the right fit.

College Counselor
The College Counselor is available to students and parents for consultation regarding the post high school planning process. The role exists as an additional layer of support for students, parents, and counselors. In addition the College Counselor serves as the district's contact with colleges and universities. Usually, juniors will meet with the college counselor after they have met with their assigned counselor. To schedule an appointment please call Carol Andersson in the College Career Resource Center 582-7342. During the fall priority is given to seniors for appointments.

College and Career Resource Center:
The College and Career Resource Center is available to students throughout the day. It contains a wealth of information on colleges and universities. Books and videos are available for students and parents to use in the resource center as well as to check-out for use at home. Many applications are available in the college files, as well as information on scholarship programs. You will also find: financial aid information, SAT and ACT registration packets, college exploration websites, information on the Common Application, and many other useful resources. NCAA clearinghouse forms for potential college athletes can be found at www. ncaaclearinghouse.net.

This resource center is also home to our visiting college representatives. Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend to gather information regarding a school, as well as to meet the representatives. A schedule of the visiting representatives is posted outside of the CRC, and visit information is updated frequently and posted on the website under “College Visits.” Students must sign up 24 hrs. in advance in the college visit book located in the CRC, and must have permission from the classroom teacher before the student will be permitted to miss a class for the visit. Visits are usually approximately 45 minutes long, and applications and contact cards are usually provided for the students who attend. Be sure to check the website for a list of the most current visits scheduled (visits are subject to change

College planning time-line:

Spring
Junior Year, February–May

•Attend college planning evening workshop with your parents.
•Attend college nights and school visits by college representatives.

• Discuss plans with your counselor.
•October: SAT and SAT II

• November: SAT and SAT II

• Review transcript with counselor and discuss selectivity of college choices.
•Hand in autobiography to counselor.
• Begin essays.
• Complete application requests.
• Begin filing applications.
• Nov. 1 – suggested deadline for state universities.
•Check deadlines for early action and early decision applications.

By Thanksgiving

•Visit colleges offering admission.

• Stay overnight if possible. Get info to make final choice.
•May - AP Testing

•Colleges notify students of decision.

• May 1– Common reply date: Accept offer of admission and withdraw all others.

• Wait–list decisions are notified.