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 - Class of 2021

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.

Class of 2022 Deadline Information

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.

STUDENT INFORMATION RELEASE FORM must be completed and returned to School Counseling PRIOR TO the submission of application materials

• Research the application type and requirements. 
  • Common Application - most colleges utilize the Common Application
  • If a school does not use the Common Application, the admissions application may be found on each individual school's website, or through the Coalition Application or Common Black College Application.
• 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.).
  • Write and edit your personal college essay. The prompts can be found here.
• 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.

Use a smartphone camera to scan the QR code

to access the Transcript Request Form

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 current list of test optional schools here.

NOTE: This list is subject to change.

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 (May 2020)                  Student Loan Support At Work (Aug 2020)  

The FUTURE Act (Jan 2020)                           Money Moves for Parents During Coronavirus (Apr 2020)

3 Easier Ways to Pay for College (Jan 2020)  Financial Aid Appeals (Apr 2020)

Podcast: Paying for College (Feb 2020)          Podcast: 529 College Savings Plan (Nov 2020)

Borrow Federal Loans (Aug 2020)

Pell Grants Fail to Keep Up with College Costs (Aug 2020)

College Payment Plans: An Alternative to Student Loans (Dec 2020)

How to Pay for College (Nov 2020)

Parent Plus Loans Burying Families in College Debt (Nov 2020)

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?

Division I Academic Requirements

Division II  Academic Requirements

 

• 2020-2021 Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
• NCAA Eligibility Center REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
• COVID-19 Response FAQs
• Navigating Initial Eligibility for Student-Athletes WEBINAR

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.