What am I going to do after High School?

Web tools to help students at CHS choose the right post high school plans

 

 

Introduction for students

For those of you who will be starting the college search process, or already have,  we have designed these helpful tools to assist you in exploring post high school plans.

For those of you that do not plan on pursuing college as an option, there are other opportunities available such as military, full-time employment or two-year schools.

There are many options to consider when choosing a college or career path, and along with these resources, and the help of your counselor and parents, this will hopefully be a successful and enjoyable experience for you.

Best of luck to all of you on your post high school plans!

 

Introduction for Parents

Hopefully these websites will ease the college search process for your son or daughter. All of the websites provided are easily accessible and provide a wealth of information on many different subjects including:

 

 

Senior Responsibilities-

Central High School, school code: 300355

You have the responsibility to see your counselor about:

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students in grades 9 and 10 are required to take six (6) subjects

per semester. Seniors and juniors must take five (5) subjects

per semester. (Credits are accumulated at the rate of one-half

credit per semester.

Of the 20 credits required for graduation, 13 credits must be

distributed as follows:

a. 4 Credits in English

b. 2 1/2 Credits in Social Studies (one of which

must be U.S. History in Jr. year, 1/2 Credit in Civics

and 1/2 Credit in Economics)

c. 2 Credits in Mathematics

d. 2 Credits in Science (one in a Physical Science

and one in a Biological Science)

e. 1 Credit in Physical Education

f. 1/2 Credit in Fine Arts Education (Music, Art,

Band, Chorus and designated Family and Consumer

Science courses.

g. 1/2 Credit in Computer Education

h 1/2 Credit in Health Education

The remaining subjects may be selected from any department

according to the listing in this flyer. An early graduation plan

established by the Board of School committee is available. Please

contact the principal for specific information.

 

 

If you are planning to pursue post-secondary education:

Be aware of deadlines!

Applying to college is a three-part process:

A)    Student completes the application, which includes the essay(s) and application fee and mails it directly to each school or scholarship program.

B)     Students requests counselor recommendations and official transcripts which will be sent directly from Central High School. Carefully follow the steps below. (ALLOW 3 to 4 weeks for the entire process. IF you DO NOT adhere to Central’s deadlines/procedures, your transcript & recommendation will be mailed as soon as possible, but they may not meet the deadline).

1)      Ask your counselor to write a recommendation. Provide your counselor with a resume, activities questionnaire, or other pertinent information as well as a stamped envelope addressed to each college. Be advised that most colleges still expect a recommendation from your counselor.

2)      Notify your counselor when you are ready to request your transcripts. After doing so, submit your completed transcript request form (pink), transcript fees ($2 for current students, $3 for graduates), and a stamped envelope (2 stamps) addressed to each college to Mrs. Spiro in the Main Office. FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE MAILED. She will receive the materials and process them in a timely fashion.

C)    If necessary, see individual teachers, coaches, and employers for recommendations. If they wish to mail directly to the college, provide a stamped envelope.

 

All information regarding college interviews and scholarships will be posted in homerooms, in guidance and on the bulletin boards on the first floor, Burns Building. You MUST see your counselor for a call slip to attend a college interview.  

      

The Process

When coming up with a list of schools you are applying to, there are many factors to take into consideration, including:

This list is by no means exhaustive.  It is important to research the schools because applying to them is a long process that costs money, and more importantly attending the school is a large investment of your time and money.  Visiting the campus should be part of your selection process.  When visiting a school make sure to contact the admissions office and schedule a tour.  This will be noted in your file and the admissions committee will be aware.                                          

To help you with your search here are some useful links:

When deciding what schools to apply to you should have a couple of SAFETY schools, schools which you are certain you will get in to.  You should also have a couple of REACH schools, schools which will be challenging to get in to.  The remainder of the schools you should be fairly certain that you will get in. 

Any students interested is collegiate level sports need to register with the NCAA clearinghouse, for more information visit:

 

College Admission Testing Information

Here are some useful links for SAT and ACT information.

 

When does the SAT change?

 

For those of you concerned with the SAT’s, here is a website with the 392 US colleges that DO NOT require the SAT’s: FairTest.org

Applying

Applications for schools can be obtained by contacting the school directly.  Many schools now offer the option to apply online.  This can be done by visiting the school's website.  To encourage students to do this, they will often do so at a free or reduced rate.

CommonApp.org
 

The Common Application Online

PrincetonReview.com/Apply

Apply online via the Princeton Review site

www.eduinconline.com/

The Black College Common Application. Apply to as many of the 29 HBCUs on the list for $30.

 

 

$$ Financial Aid $$

 

Filling out financial Aid information is also an important factor when choosing a college. You can find some scholarship information at

Also, to fill out the Federal financial Aid form, which most schools require to be considered for financial assistance, you can visit: 

***Make sure you visit the FAFSA site we provide here and not www.fafsa.com, this site will charge you money to file the FAFSA form and is not affiliated with the official government FAFSA site!*** 

Some schools also require the CSS profile which can be found here:

Other Useful Information

If you are interested in serving in the military, check out this site

Or you may want to consider a post grad year (PG year) at a prep school. Here is the website of the Association of boarding schools:

 

I hope this was an informative tool for you all during your college search. Please take advantage of the resources you have found here they are for your benefit to ease this process and make the most of your future!

 

 

 

 

 

Designed by Nicole Corvini, SNHU Graduate School