Post High School Planning

 

• Pay special attention to all deadline dates. This includes the application, SAT and SAT Subject Tests.
  • You must request to have all your SAT and SAT subject test scores, sent by The College Board, directly to each college which you submit an application.

DATES TO REMEMBER

COLLEGE DEADLINE	SCHOOL COUNSELING DEADLINE
October 15, 2020	September 30, 2020
November 1, 2020	October 19, 2020
November 15, 2020	November 2, 2020
December 1, 2020	November 17, 2020
December 15, 2020	December 1, 2020
January 1, 2021*	December 14, 2020 * accounts for holiday recess
January 15, 2021	January 4, 2021
February 1, 2021	January 18, 2021
February 15, 2021	February 1, 2021

 If you would like your applications to go out before the holiday recess, they must be in School Counseling Office by December 14th.

Transcript requests submitted after the published Jonathan Law deadline dates are not guaranteed to be processed by the colleges' application deadline. Every effort will be made to accommodate the request.

• Do not delay in obtaining the application. 
  • Common Application - most colleges utilize the Common Application
  • If a school does not use the Common Application, the admissions application can be found on each individual school's website.
• Request letters of recommendation from teachers (no more than 2).
  • It is strongly recommended that students secure letters of recommendation from teachers prior to completing college applications.
  • Students must ask teachers for recommendations IN PERSON prior to making the official request through Naviance.
• Do not delay in filling out the application.  
  • Check the deadline date of each application. Determine your admission plan for each college (i.e. Early Decision, Early Action, etc.).
• Submit  transcript request forms to the School Counseling secretary/counselor.
  • Check it carefully and be sure all deadlines are filled in accurately. Only completed transcript request forms will be accepted.
  • Allow 15 calendar days for processing after you turn in the completed transcript request to your school counseling secretary/counselor.

The school counseling department will send the student’s transcript, letters of recommendation, school profile and any additional supporting documents needed directly to the college.

According to fairtest.org, the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, more than 1,000 accredited colleges and universities no longer use ACT/SAT scores to admit students into bachelor-degree programs. 

View the list of test optional schools here.

Financial aid can come from federal, state, school, and private sources to help you pay for college or career school. 

Apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form. And remember, the first F in “FAFSA” stands for “free”—you shouldn’t pay to fill out the FAFSA form!

Financial Aid Resources

1-2-3 Paying for College

FAFSA Checklist

FAFSA FAQs

Sources of Aid

Financial Aid Formulas

Financial Aid Articles

2020 Report on How America Pays for College 

The Financial Aid Gap                              Student Loan Support At Work  

The FUTURE Act                                      Money Moves for Parents During Coronavirus 

3 Easier Ways to Pay for College             Financial Aid Appeals

Podcast: Paying for College                     Podcast: 529 College Savings Plan

Pell Grants Fail to Keep Up with College Costs

 How to Graduate Debt Free                     Borrow Federal Loans

Financial Aid and COVID-19 Articles

COVID-19 Stimulus Relief       

Student Loan Relief

 Appealing for More Financial Aid

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletes from 1,098 North American institutions and 102 conferences. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes.

Want to play college sports?

COVID-19 Response FAQs

 

College and university admissions representatives schedule times from September through November to visit high school students. At Law, junior and senior level students can register to attend these 30 minute sessions through Naviance. See our calendar for upcoming college visits.

**PLEASE NOTE: Visits during fall 2020 will be done virtually

from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm each day**

Funds are available to support a student's post high school pursuits. Local, regional, and national organizations offer awards to students based on merit and/or need. Scholarship application requirements vary.

View our list of available scholarships.

For additional details, including deadline dates and award amounts, please visit Naviance.

At one time or another, nearly all students pursuing college admission will need to take at least one of the national assessments available:  the SAT, one or more SAT Subject tests, and/or an ACT Test.  It is important to begin planning a test-taking schedule as early as possible (even as early as sophomore year) in order to make sure there will be adequate time to take the tests needed. See our calendar for available test dates and registration deadlines.

There are some colleges that accept self-reported SAT and ACT scores from students during the application process and only require official reports when a student actually enrolls. Learn more and see a list of colleges that accept self-reported scores.

Parent's Guide to PSAT Practice - Khan Academy and CollegeBoard

The ASVAB is a free career planning program/exam designed for students in grades 10-12. Participation is voluntary. This test allows students to explore personal potential and the world of work. This test can support a post-secondary plan that aligns with an individual's skills and interests. See our calendar for available test dates.