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College Information

College Planning
Wondering when to do what?  Check out the College Planning Monthly Checklist.pdf to stay on track! Ready to apply to college?  Watch this tutorial on how to match your Common Application with your Naviance Student account.

Career Guides
We have over 15 career guides to offer and a whole new section of best careers by major. If your interested in English, Political Science, or Psychology, to name a few options, you can see the whole world of possibilities that awaits you!  Click on this link for more info: http://www.bestcolleges.com/careers/

Consumer Affairs recently created an online nursing programs guide that helps students find the best place to get their online education. The guide compares ten online colleges and contains hundreds of verified consumer reviews.  We've had numerous schools share it already! You can check it out here: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/education/online-nursing-programs/

Online College Info
Free resource about online education in Ohio available on http://www.onlinecolleges.net/ohio/.
This guide contains:
  • Answers to the most common student questions about scholarships, accreditation and the prevalence of online education in Ohio
  • A curated list of the best scholarships available to Ohio students, both distance learners and those interested in a traditional campus education
  • A detailed description of every accredited online college in Ohio

Most Affordable Online Schools:
http://www.edudemic.com/affordable-online-colleges/

Attention Student-Athletes
If you plan to participate in athletics at the Division 1 or Division 2 collegiate level, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during your sophomore year!  Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org. After registering, see your counselor about sending your transcript.


College Visits:

Seniors who wish to visit colleges are limited to 2 excused per student. The student must receive something in writing from the college stating that the student was there with the date of the visit. 

Things to do on a College Visit - a list of things to look for and questions to ask when visiting a college.  Print and take with you on your visit!