Engage

Visit a College Campus

Go to the college's admission website and sign up for an official tour under the admissions section. We highly recommend signing up for an official college tour and not just driving through a campus. Learn more about how to best prepare for your visit. Can't visit a campus in person? Consider a virtual tour!

Connect with the College

• Sign up for emails

• Follow the college on social media

• Attend virtual or in-person events

• Connect with the admission representatives

College Essays

Watch short videos on the Hanover Career Counseling YouTube Channel from HCPS Summer College Bootcamps. SchooLinks has also published a helpful article on how to get started with college essay topics. Want to see what successful college essays look like? Check out Johns Hopkins University's blog with "Essays That Worked".

• Personal Statement (Common App essay)

• Supplemental Essays (Scroll halfway down for resources)

• Activities List 

Common App

Over 1,100 colleges accept the Common App making it easier to apply to multiple colleges with one applicaiton. If a student is applying to more than one college, they should plan to use the Common App. Students can create an account starting in 11th grade using their personal email. However, anything in the My Colleges section will be erased at the end of July when the new application season starts. Find a Common App checklist here.