College Planning
Resources for college exploration and application process:
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.
On 4/16/24, 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 . Passcode to access recording is @MH5Yd.p
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.
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
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!
Make sure you've got all your ducks in a row before you head to campus!