College 101
Everything You Need To Know About College Admissions:
(Where you search for colleges & manage your college applications)
Paying for College
This is potential aid based on your & your family's financial background.
This is potential aid based on things that you do well, and what you will bring to your college.
But wait- I need personalized help!
No worries- there are a variety of ways you ALL CCS students can get 1-1 help with the whole college process. Just ask!
Your school counselor- they can help with:
your college search
application process
writing recommendations & submitting your school information
scholarship information and supports
Reach out to them and make sure to attend all meetings and read their Remind texts & emails.
Ask if they have a Google Classroom with resources.
Find your school counselor contact HERE.
Your I Know I Can advisor: they can help with:
your college search
application process
providing scholarship and financial aid (FAFSA!) supports
Reach out to them and make sure to attend all meetings and read their Remind texts & emails.
Find your IKIC advisor HERE.
Online 1-1 college advising is also available from the following organizations:
Applying to college overview
Best college application phone apps
Longer video overview for students interested in more selective colleges!
Connecting with Colleges to Find Your Best Matches!
There are many ways to actually connect with colleges that interest you. Walking on the campus itself , sitting in on classes and gaging campus culture are the best ways, but that may not always be possible.
Another VERY important reason to personally connect with colleges is to demonstrate your interest. Especially for colleges that are more selective, your demonstrated interest could factor into you getting admitted or not! Colleges want students who want them, for a variety of reasons. So take opportunities listed below to reach out and meaningfully engage.
College Fairs
Any in-person college fairs for Fall of 2024 will be linked here.
College Visits & Interviews
College Rep Visits
Follow your college rep. visit options for your school in your Naviance Student account- sign up for rep visits at your school this fall!
Also watch for virtual CCS college information sessions this fall with different college representatives and the Common Black College Application!
College Resources for ALL Kinds of Students!
Resources for First Generation Students & Financially Challenged
Resources for Underrepresented Students
College Resources for Undocumented/ DACA Students
Resources for Students with Learning Differences & Disabilities
Resources for Foster (& former foster) Youth
CCS Foster Care Liaison: Kimberly Frazier-Jones (kfrazierjones@columbus.k12.oh.us)
