SENIOR - COLLEGE CRAM PAGE
WHAT IS NEXT?
Seniors, it is time to makes some big decision! Maybe you are right on track or maybe you need some help this page is designed to assist you on your way. Look around, find what is helpful to you. If you don't even know where to start or just want some help. Visit the Guidance Office!
Know the terminology to get you started and through your college application process!
How do I start applying?OR maybe you know the school, just go to the school's admission page and find the APPLY NOW
Are you using Common App?
Go to Common App ESSAY PROMPTS to get a look at what you will be writing about.
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BIG FUTURE!
Your future is a big deal! Treat it that way! One place to explore College Planning is at CollegeBoard's BIG FUTURE site.
Still need to take your SAT/ACT/CLT test? Want to Improve your score before your application?
Maybe your school is test optional? Check out this LIST OF TEST OPTIONAL SCHOOLS & TEST OPTIONAL COMMITTED SCHOOLS
What is the difference between Test Optional/Test Blind/ Test Flexible?
***FAFSA IS LATER THAN USUAL THIS YEAR***
Apply for Federal Student Aid Now @FAFSA
You & Your Parents can get HELP with the FAFSA here at McCort in FEB. 23rd
More information on PAYING FOR COLLEGE!
Check out this list of TOP 50 SCHOLARSHIPS
HIGH ACHIEVERS should explore Coca Cola Scholarships, Jack Kent Cooke, or MANY OTHER high award scholarships.
POPULAR SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
Maybe it is time to start writing!
Some Helpful Links:
Some Basic Starting Points:
- THE BASICS
- It's NOT too late!
- There is even still time to do a JUNIOR INTERVIEW
- Use the CollegeBoard student search to CONNECT TO COLLEGES and find the right school for you!
- Avoid these Common Mistakes of Senior year!
McCORT SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE
Other McCort "Stuff":
- Transcript Request Form - ALWAYS
- LOR Questionnaire
- We Do NOT RANK!
- Counselor Email: [email protected]
- I can't email you a transcript!
- Keep Track of Acceptances & Awards
- Must have all transcripts requests for January in by Dec. 18th
The 5 Questions to Ask when finalizing your college list.
How to Choose a College The Complete Guide
What is a good major? There are lots of ways to answer that, but here is a look at:
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Maybe I am not ready for College yet?
A list of 25 JOBS you could pursue with just a high school degree.
Current JOB LISTING IN JOHNSTOWN PA
Should I join the Military?
What you should KNOW BEFORE YOU JOIN
What is ROTC
Even more info. at Todays Military
IS MY SCHOOL ON COMMON APP?
There are 909 schools on Common App find yours:
College visits are not easy these days! There are some college now opening up to on campus tours (check and see), but there are always virtual visits available.
Looking to Stay Close to Home.
There are some good colleges in your backyard:
EXPLORE PA SCHOOLS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT!
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and MANY OTHERS
FREE COLLEGE?
Many schools have Full Tuition Grants for qualifying families. Check out the Lehigh Commitment & the Geneva Promise
I am sharing inside information with you!
Many Colleges have Counselor Resource pages. You can use them too! Here are some examples:
You got accepted! Now what?
or start doing some calculations: