Fordson High School Class of 2020 How do

Fordson High School Class of 2020

� How do I find a college? �College Visits �Explore Website – Virtual Tour �Programs Offered �Cost �Fit

� How do I apply for college? �Need personal info like social security number �All applications can be completed online �Step by step application process can be found in the packet �There is usually an application fee (may have fee waivers) �The sooner you apply better � Week of October 22

� College Application that lets you apply to over 600 colleges with one application. � You can start application, save and resume later � Requires essays � Long process, important to start now if you have not already.

� What �Wait happens after I apply? for feedback from the school through email or mail �The college will notify you if there are parts of your application that are incomplete

� PARCHMENT. COM is the site used to send your High School transcript to the college of your choice � FREE � You must create an account first � Usually takes 7 -10 days for your transcript to be sent � HFC dual enrollment transcript should also be sent through parchment � Parchment should be used after you graduate

� All colleges require ACT/SAT scores � You must send your scores online through the ACT (www. actstudent. org) and SAT (www. collegeboard. org) websites.

� If the college you are applying to requires a letter of recommendation you must notify your counselor and/or teachers writing you the letter at least two weeks in advance. � Complete the form in the packet to help your counselor and/or teacher: Letter of Recommendation Information

� FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid � Must fill out application online at: www. fafsa. ed. gov � Need your family’s income information (tax forms) to complete � Can link your family’s tax information by setting up an account and receiving a PIN number. � More info later about Financial Aid Night.

� Check the counseling office blog: http: //iblog. dearbornschools. org/fhscounseling/ � Scholarship search sites: www. fastweb. com � Check the counseling center for current local community scholarships � Specific Scholarships from each college � Career Cruising Scholarship Database: �www. careercruising. com: Username: DPS-your student number Password: 8 digit date of birth (07061999)