Welcome to the HPTS High School webpage! Please select a link or scroll to Counselor's Corner for weekly updates!
Use the CommonApp to apply to schools! You can connect the Common App right to Xello!
Use Parchment (or Xello) to send transcripts!
Use the Scholarship Hub to find scholarships that you might be interested in applying to along with the corresponding due dates!
Freshman & Sophomore Year: You can start to think about what schools you might like to attend, what programs you might be interested in, or employers you might like to work for! This is a great time to explore options with no pressure to make a decision!
Junior Year: During your junior year, you will do a lot of planning! Your junior year is a great time to talk to school, military, or workforce recruiters. It is also a fantastic time to begin getting information ready for college applications and scholarships. There are some scholarships available starting junior year, so keep an eye out for these in our scholarship hub! You will also take your SAT, ACT WorkKeys, and M-Step your junior year. These scores can be helpful in applying to schools and scholarships.
Senior Year
Summer: Before school starts is a great time to get organized--spend some time exploring your Xello careers and pathways. Consider which college applications you will be filling out, and what documents you will need for those. Ask now for letters of recommendation--don't wait on asking for letters!!!
September: Continue to organize and plan for college/program applications--you can start the application process and consider which scholarships you'll be applying for!
October: Apply to colleges/programs and complete applications for larger scholarships.
November: Review options, consider any SAT retakes/National Scholarships you will be applying for.
December: Continue to check the Scholarship Hub for updated scholarship information.
January: Financial Aid letters from colleges begin to come out--keep an eye out for these in your email. If you have questions, contact the institution's financial aid office.
February: Local scholarships open! Keep an eye on the hub for the latest information.
March/April: Be aware of local scholarship due dates and keep an eye on the email address that you provided to any colleges! This is when you will start to hear from institutions regarding your plans moving forward!
May 1: Most colleges want your decision of "yes, attending" or "no" by this date. Many want money down to confirm enrollment.