Year-by-Year Checklist
Not sure what you should be doing each year of high school to best prepare yourself for college? Refer to these checklists to keep yourself on track!
Senior Year
Junior Year
Sophomore Year
Freshman Year
Testing
Almost all colleges and universities in the United States require students to take one of two standardized tests: the ACT or the SAT. These tests are meant to assess students' readiness for college level work. While similar in content, these tests do have their differences in content and scoring. You can find out more about the tests by clicking the links below. For further questions regarding testing differences, accommodations for students with special needs, interpreting scores, or preparing for these tests, please contact Mrs. Heather Harbin.
ACT Test and Registration Information
SAT Test and Registration Information
Financial Aid
College is expensive and the process of finding and applying for financial aid can be confusing. Check out the links below for information regarding federal financial aid and potential scholarship opportunities. For further questions regarding financial aid for college, please contact Mr. Gary Bordelon.
Not sure what you should be doing each year of high school to best prepare yourself for college? Refer to these checklists to keep yourself on track!
Senior Year
Junior Year
Sophomore Year
Freshman Year
Testing
Almost all colleges and universities in the United States require students to take one of two standardized tests: the ACT or the SAT. These tests are meant to assess students' readiness for college level work. While similar in content, these tests do have their differences in content and scoring. You can find out more about the tests by clicking the links below. For further questions regarding testing differences, accommodations for students with special needs, interpreting scores, or preparing for these tests, please contact Mrs. Heather Harbin.
ACT Test and Registration Information
SAT Test and Registration Information
Financial Aid
College is expensive and the process of finding and applying for financial aid can be confusing. Check out the links below for information regarding federal financial aid and potential scholarship opportunities. For further questions regarding financial aid for college, please contact Mr. Gary Bordelon.
College Financial Aid Information - FAFSA
Ultimate Guide to the FAFSA
Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the FAFSA
Graduating Without Debt
Financial Literacy
College Savings Plan
Student Loan Best Practices
College Scholarship Sources
FastWeb
College Board
College Net
Scholarships.com
Scholarship Monkey
Peterson's
GoodCall Scholarship Engine
cccharities.org/scholarships
Ultimate Guide to the FAFSA
Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the FAFSA
Graduating Without Debt
Financial Literacy
College Savings Plan
Student Loan Best Practices
College Scholarship Sources
FastWeb
College Board
College Net
Scholarships.com
Scholarship Monkey
Peterson's
GoodCall Scholarship Engine
cccharities.org/scholarships
College and Athletics
All students who intend to play sports in college (at either an NCAA school or NAIA school) must register and obtain eligibility through the appropriate clearinghouse. Check out the sites below for information regarding college student athletes and eligibility requirements. For further questions regarding college athlete eligibility, please contact Mrs. Heather Harbin.
NCAA Clearinghouse Information (for potential NCAA athletes)
NAIA Clearinghouse Information (for potential NAIA athletes)
College and Career Aptitude Tests
Not sure what you want to study in college? Unsure as to how you can best use your gifts and talents in a career? Check out these links for college and career aptitude tests that might be helpful in your decision making process. For further questions regarding college and career choices, please contact Mrs. Heather Harbin.
Career Fitter
Good Therapy
Education Planner
All students who intend to play sports in college (at either an NCAA school or NAIA school) must register and obtain eligibility through the appropriate clearinghouse. Check out the sites below for information regarding college student athletes and eligibility requirements. For further questions regarding college athlete eligibility, please contact Mrs. Heather Harbin.
NCAA Clearinghouse Information (for potential NCAA athletes)
NAIA Clearinghouse Information (for potential NAIA athletes)
College and Career Aptitude Tests
Not sure what you want to study in college? Unsure as to how you can best use your gifts and talents in a career? Check out these links for college and career aptitude tests that might be helpful in your decision making process. For further questions regarding college and career choices, please contact Mrs. Heather Harbin.
Career Fitter
Good Therapy
Education Planner