Embedded Files
College & Career Tool
College & Career Tool
SchooLinks is a comprehensive career & college platform that students can access in Classlink.
CollegeBoard's Big Future hosts a great college search tool.
College Research Organizer
College Research Organizer
Click the link below to make your own copy. Use this organize to guide and gather college research.
(Note: This requires a Google Account in order to access this Google Sheet.)
Admission Plans and Deadlines
Colleges have different admission plans. This image explains the different types. Typically, "early" plans are due in November and students receive a decision in December or January. Regular decision is typically due in January. These deadlines will vary based on the college so students must research these carefully.
Source: www.nacacnet.org
Community vs 4-Year Colleges
Community vs 4-Year Colleges
Community Colleges offer technical education, career certificates, or Associate's degrees. Students can to transfer to a VA public four-year college through Guaranteed Transfer Agreements. Research TransferVirginia.org for more information. Local community colleges include Reynolds, Brightpoint, and Richard Bland which is actually a Junior college.
Four-year college offers Bachelor degree's that include a breadth of curriculum (often called general education) and a depth of curriculum of the student's choice (called a major).
College Athletics
College Athletics
There are many opportunities to continue playing sports. Learn about those options. If NCAA Division I or Division II is a possibility, students must register online with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be certified to play. New in Fall 2026, DIII athletes also must register in order to get an NCAA ID. NCAA Eligibility Center certification ensures students have taken and earned a certain GPA in select courses.
NCAA Membership Map (search for NCAA colleges with your sport)
NCAA Guide for the College Student Athlete
Athletic Resume Template (Canva - File - Make copy)
Communication Tracker Template (Google Sheet - File - Make copy)
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