College 101
Thinking of going to college? Here are some resources to help get you started on your applications.
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS RESOURCES
Use your Naviance account to take assessments to match your strengths and interests with your college & career goals, find colleges that match you, sign up for college visits & career presentations, create your resume, keep track of your college applications, find scholarships, and more.
The College Board's BigFuture website provides various resources to help students and parents in planning for college, paying for college, and exploring careers.
The College Wise Blog provides up to date advice on the college admissions.
APPLYING FOR COLLEGE
Colleges may charge an application fee to apply. If you qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, then there are several ways to get college application fees waived. Go to the CCC in HH101 to get information on how to access college application fee waivers on your College Board account, through NACAC, through the Common Application or the Coalition Application, or directly from the college to which you are apply, if offered.
ENROLLING IN COLLEGE
Got accepted? Need help with what's next?
Bring your acceptance letter to the College & Career Center in HH101 so that we can assist you in the enrollment process. Here are some resources to help guide you through the process of college acceptance and the next steps for admission.
TRANSCRIPTS
Send your transcripts to the colleges or scholarship organizations that require them for the application. Complete the LHS Transcript Request Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. Be mindful of deadlines! It takes up to 5 days to process transcripts so submit your requests early. As of the 2023-2024 school year, transcripts are free for current LHS students
The FINAL Transcript Request Form is only sent to the ONE college you plan to enroll in in the Fall. NCAA and the NAIA Eligibility Centers also require a final transcript to be sent directly to them if you plan to play sports in college.