R E S O U R C E S: High School
Now is the time to start planning for your life beyond high school
We have prepared a list of useful links to help you 1.) Develop a college search timeline for your junior year, 2.) Sign up for the ACT and SAT, 3.) Look for scholarships, 4.) Know how much you could get in financial aid, 5.) Know who your guidance counselor is in CMS schools and much more.
COLLEGE HAND BOOK - This PDF Booklet is free and will tell you almost everything you want to know about applying to college https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59415b73bf629a8c8a8268aa/t/59c107f9b7411cde538d10c8/1505822716839/Fair+Opportunity+Projects+Guide+2.0.pdf
Quick View Video Modules- If you are wondering if a 4-year college is best for you, how to make the most of high school or all about standardized tests…these videos cut right to the basics. https://www.fairopportunityproject.org/#modules
COLLEGE BOARD’S COLLEGE TIME LINE - An easy to use college timeline for juniors with links to useful sites
https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFuture-College-Planning-Calendar-Juniors.pdf
FAFSA 4CASTER - If you want to know how much money you can get to go to college? This link is the place to start. http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
SAT Dates and info can be found at this link:
It’s never too early to investigate scholarships. This link a good start:
https://www.fastweb.com/ppc?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ppc
Use this link to register for the ACT
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration-information.html
Have you met your high school counselor? Here is a link to the CMS webpage. Click on your school and go to the website for contact information.
http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsschools/Pages/default.aspx
Easy to use Timeline for seniors: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/timeline-12-grade
College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=VT-00061
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How important are test scores?
Keep tests in perspective. No matter how a college uses scores in the admissions process, your scores are just one of many factors. Colleges admit students with a range of scores. Think of scores as a guide, not a cut-off.
Click this button to find colleges where your SAT® and/or ACT® scores are close matches or above
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