Resources for Seniors

 

 College Planning Newsletter for Parents 

 Parent University Presentation, "Kick-off to College Applications" 

 

Application Resources:

• 2018-19 College Application Survival Guide 
• Senior Forum Presentation
• How to send initial transcripts

 

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: 
  • Profile
  • Family
  • Education
  • Testing
  • Activities 
  • Writing

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:
  • Starting The Coalition Application
  • Requesting Transcripts & Recommendations
  • Submitting Applications

 

Essay Writing Resources:

• Common Application Essay Prompts
• Coalition Application Essay Prompts
• Understanding the Essay Prompt
• Brainstorming and Drafting the Essay
• Tips for Effective Essay Writing

 

Senior Financial Aid Night in English: 

• 9/20/18 Senior Financial Aid PowerPoint Presentation - in English
• Handouts from Senior Financial Aid Night - in English 
• Video of Senior Financial Aid Night  

Senior Financial Aid Night En Español:

• 9/20/18 Cómo Pagar Una Educación Universitaria - En Español
• Noche de Ayuda Financiera Para Colegio/Universidad. Documento #1 - En Español
• Noche de Ayuda Financiera Para Colegio/Universidad. Documento #2 - En Español

 

For additional information on financial aid and scholarships, visit our JHHS Financial Aid webpage.​

 

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