Resources for Seniors   

Recent Presentations/Newsletters:

• Senior Parent University: "Kick-Off to College Applications!" (8.27.19)
• October Post-secondary Parent Newsletter

Senior Financial Aid Night in English:  

• Financial Aid Presentation - Mr. Mark Anderson, Lake Forest College (9.18.19)
  • Video presentation (slides with audio)

Senior Financial Aid Night En Español: El Proceso de Ayuda Financiera - ISAC (18.9.19)

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

 

Application Resources:

• 2019-20 College Application Survival Guide 
• 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 

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

 

Additional Resources

The Complete JHHS Post-Secondary Planning Guide: "What's Next? Planning for Life After High School" (updated 12/2019)

Subsections include:

• 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

​D214 List of Dual Credit Courses

Instructions on sending dual credit transcripts

Follow the JHHS Post-secondary Office on social media @LifeAfterHersey on these sites: