1. Navigating the College Application Process

2. College and Career Specialist
Jennifer Larimore
College and Career Specialist
Room in Student Services
Academic Lunch Daily – Room 4-127
Request Appointments Online
FB: CCMHS COLLEGE AND CAREER LAB

3. Kristine Fewox School Counselor C/O ‘19 and ‘20
Room in Student Services
Academic Lunch Daily – Room 4-127
Request Appointments Online

4. 12 Months
Until Graduation!

6. This Spring and Summer:
Do Your Homework
Research Schools
Campus Visits
Register for Aug./Sep. ACT/SAT tests if needed
Put together an academic resume and get a head start on your essays

7. Stay Up-to-Date!
Follow:
FB: CCMHS College and Career Lab
Join the c/o 2019 Remind Page!
to 81010

8. Resources for Your College Search

15. Campus Visits Schedule your visits when classes are in session
Register for an official campus tour
Take time to explore the campus on your own
Make a list of specific questions before your visit
Talk to students who currently attend the school
Take notes during and immediately after your visit

16. Compare Your Choices
Use a spreadsheet to compare schools and track of applications:
Distance from home
Size
Tuition Cost
Middle 50% GPA
Middle 50% Test Scores
My top major(s) of interest
Thoughts after visit
Application Deadline
Scholarship Application Deadline
Essay Requirements
Create your own or customize this sample:

17. SAT/ACT
When?
We recommend juniors take the ACT and SAT at least once, then retake the test the scored best on
Why Junior year?
Both exams test math through Algebra II
Students will need exam scores to apply for college early in their Senior year

18. SAT/ACT Register at www.act.org and www.collegeboard.org
Test Fees: SAT $46.00 ($62.50 with optional essay)
ACT $47.50 ($64.50 with optional essay)
Test Fee Waivers are available to Juniors and Seniors who qualify for free or reduced lunch (2 for SAT and 2 for ACT)
Students who use test fee waivers can also qualify for score report waivers and college application fee waviers

19. SAT/ACT
Late Registration is still available for the June 2 SAT and the June 9 ACT (additional fee will apply)
Upcoming Tests and Deadlines
ACT July 14 – Register by June 15
SAT August 25 – Register by July 27
ACT September 8 – Register by August 3

20. SAT/ACT
When registering, utilize your 4 free score reports (SAT offers score choice)
SAT Score Use Policy
Free, Personalized Practice:
SAT Khan Academy
ACT Academy

21. Fall: GET ORGANIZED Narrow your Choices Know THE DEADLINES
(Before Nov. 1 is your best bet)
Resume and/or Essays
Tests ACT/SAT
Transcripts
Recommendation letters

22. APPLY EARLY (3-6 schools)
Fall: The Application
APPLY EARLY (3-6 schools)
Reach Schools and Sure Things
Have a back up plan!
Don’t put all your eggs in ONE basket
Proof READ
Residency Affidavit
Submit all items
Common Application or Coalition App

23. Required Documents
TEST SCORES: Log on to collegeboard.org and/or act.org to order a score report (waivers are available for these for students with F/R lunch)
TRANSCRIPTS: Request a transcript to be sent each school you are applying for. Transcript requests can be completed on our Web site:

24. Required Documents LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Read each application carefully!
Counselor Recommendation - complete the request on line and be specific! (Provide AT LEAST 2 Weeks Notice)
Teacher Recommendation – give about a month’s notice and ask for their procedures for writing letters

25. Lack of PLANNING on YOUR part DOES NOT Constitute an EMERGENCY
PLAN AHEAD
Lack of PLANNING on YOUR part
DOES NOT
Constitute an EMERGENCY
on OUR part!

26. Winter: Financial Aid Complete FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov after October 1.
You can use FAFSA 4Caster prior to 10/1 for an estimate
Apply for college by Nov. 1st
Apply for Bright Futures beginning Dec. 1st

27. Applying for Scholarships
Local Scholarships:
Apply for Pasco Education Foundation and CCMHS Local Scholarships beginning December 1st
Attend our Fall Financial Aid Night
Pascoeducationfoundation.org

28. Spring: It’s the
Home Stretch
Keep your Grades UP!
Pay Deposits/Housing
Make your Decisions based on your acceptances and financial aid by May 1
Apply for State Colleges
(PHSC/SPC etc.)