Applying to College

Applying to college is a big task with many important decisions to make. 

• When should I apply?
• Is community college for me?
• How does the application process work?
• How can I pay for college?
• How do I apply for Bright Futures scholarship?

Additional Resources

• www.facts.org
  • evaluate progress toward Bright Futures
  • determine career objectives
  • evaluate high school progress toward graduation
  • create an electronic high school planner (ePEP)
  • see high school course summary and grades
  • learn about higher education opportunities
  • apply to college online
  • apply for state and federal financial aid online
  • access college transcripts
  • track progress toward college graduation
• http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/
  • Most extensive list of colleges around the country
  • Narrow your search to a particular major or area of the country
• http://online.onetcenter.org/
  • Uses real statistics to tell things about a particular career i.e. salary, how many positions available, education required, etc.
• http://www.careervoyages.gov/
  • Detailed information about many career paths
  • Take an interest inventory
• www.princetonreview.com
  • Top Colleges Lists
  • Large college search engine