Resources for Seniors

 

 Senior College Planning Newsletter 

 Presentation, "Kick-off to College Applications" 

 2017-18 College Application Survival Guide

Where to Request My Transcript?

 

Common Application Resources: 

• List of Common Application Members
• Common Questions About the Common Application
• How to Request Recommendations in the Common Application
• Videos on how to complete the Common Application

Coalition Application Resources:

• List of Coalition Application Members
• Coalition Application Tips
• How to Request Recommendations in the Coalition Application
• Videos on how to complete the Coalition Application

 

Essay Writing Resources:

• Understanding the Essay Prompt
• Brainstorming and Drafting the Essay
• Tips for Effective Essay Writing

 

Senior Financial Aid Night: 

• Senior Financial Aid PowerPoint Presentation
• Handouts:
  • The Financial Aid Process 
  • What's Needed to File The FAFSA?

 

Other Financial Aid Resources:

• Making College Affordable
• How to complete the FAFSA
• Need-based Financial Aid Programs 
• ACM "Financial Aid Questions to Ask"
• 2017 Financial Aid Booklet (Coming in October)

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Additional Resources

 The Complete JHHS College Career Planning Guide: "What's Next? Planning for Life After High School"

Subsections:

•  Exploring Post High School Options
•  College Planning (including standardized test information)
•  The Application Process
•  Financial Aid & Scholarships
•  College Planning Calendar
•  Appendices: Websites, College Admission Selectivity Categories, Glossary

 

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