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Students should click above to complete our reflection worksheet. Your responses may evolve and change as you go through your post-secondary search journey.
For a more in-depth self-reflection worksheet, click here.
(from College Match: A Blueprint for Choosing the Best School for You, 14th Edition by Steven R. Antonoff)
Click above to view an overview of all commonly used terms in the post-secondary process. Our outline includes:
College Degrees
College Calendars
Application Terms
Application Types
Testing Terminology
Click above to read information and recommendations about college visits and interviewing at colleges. We have included reflection questions to help you prepare to ask questions as you visit!
Taking advantage of local/national college fairs? Review this planning guide in advance!
And here is a college visit worksheet
(from College Match: A Blueprint for Choosing the Best School for You, 14th Edition by Steven R. Antonoff)
Review the detailed outline linked above for all information on letters of recommendation for your college applications. Information in this guide includes:
Who to ask
When to ask
How to ask
What to do once you've asked
Linked above is addition resources to support you in your search!
College Admissions Testing (ACT/SAT):
College Admissions Testing (ACT/SAT):
The college application process is a collaborative effort among the students, parents, and school counseling personnel. Below you will find a guideline to the general responsibilities of this process.
The college application process is a collaborative effort among the students, parents, and school counseling personnel. Below you will find a guideline to the general responsibilities of this process.
The School Counseling Department will send the supporting documentation listed below:
Secondary School Report (SSR)
School counselor letter of recommendation
Official transcript
Senior year quarter 1 grade report (for any colleges asking to see “marking period 1” grades or updated/current senior year grades, prior to the midyear/semester transcript
LHS School Profile
Midyear transcript (after semester 1)
Final transcript (sent to the program that students matriculate to)
Students & Parents are responsible for submitting the items listed below:
Students & Parents are responsible for submitting the items listed below:
Complete and submit applications
Arrange for teacher recommendations
Submit SAT scores directly from College Board or ACT scores to be sent directly from ACT
Complete financial aid and scholarship applications
Complete Student Brag Street and Parents’ Point of View
College Blanket Authorization Release Form (including FERPA Consent)
In order to ensure that all materials are submitted on time by the LHS School Counseling department, students must provide at least 15 school days advanced notice to their school counselor of their earliest deadline. LHS School Counselors prioritize writing individualized and strong letters of recommendation for their students, in addition to completing and checking all sending documents for accuracy.
In order to ensure that all materials are submitted on time by the LHS School Counseling department, students must provide at least 15 school days advanced notice to their school counselor of their earliest deadline. LHS School Counselors prioritize writing individualized and strong letters of recommendation for their students, in addition to completing and checking all sending documents for accuracy.
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