Click through the slides below to learn how to use Xello in your college planning. Xello is an important part of the process and knowing how to utilize it for college planning will make things easier for you AND your counselor!

Resources for college exploration and application process:

Granite Edvance

The NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS' CENTER FOR COLLEGE PLANNING provides comprehensive support with the college exploration, application process, and financial aid. Additional information can be found on their website.  

• Contact Granite Edvance to schedule a free college prep appointment with a college counselor 

• Read their College Admissions Insider for helpful tips about the college search and application process.

• Granite Edvance presented an Early College and Career webinar for 9th and 10th graders. If you were not able to make it or would like a refresher watch the presentation recording HERE . 

Sept 22nd, 6-7pm

Senior College Night – High School Seniors & Parents/Guardians – Fall: Seniors and their families will learn everything they need to know about the college application process. This presentation is similar to Applying to College 101 for juniors, but with a stronger focus on timelines, deadlines, and how to stay organized. This presentation will prepare seniors for their immediate next step

Missed it? No worries, here is the recording of the presentation! The passcode is xi!F1zxq

Granite Edvance Presentation: Senior College Night, Fall 2025 

Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Learn more about HBCUs in the US, including facts, tuition rates, and prerequisites. 

Claim Your Future

Play this online game to help explore education after high school, think about future careers, and learn basic money management concepts.

XELLO

We use XELLO for career exploration, college planning, research, and organizing school lists.

Virtual College Tours

• YouVisit This offers comprehensive and impressive high quality photos and video. A student narrator is in the bottom corner of the screen narrating the video on screen. 

• CampusTours - A comprehensive site - you can click on tour, website, map, or video (YouTube) for each university. The site also gives stats on the college. 

• Princeton Review 

Khan Academy 

Click HERE to visit Khan Academy's unit on the college application process. Prepare yourself for success with guidance from experts on topics such as admissions essays, letters of recommendation, and alumni interviews.

Free College Prep Programs

Upward Bound 

Education Talent Search (ETS) 

Consider applying to these programs to help prepare you for the college process! They are looking for students who are college bound and could use a little support in the process. Any grade is welcome to apply!

Senior To-Do List 

Utilize this list to make sure you've got all your ducks in a row before you head to campus!