college planning
Higher education comes in many forms: two or four year college/university, or technical and career schools.
A great place to start is to create a list of what you are looking for in a school and start searching. Some factors to consider are location, size of campus, cost, major you is offered, etc. Students can begin their college search within their Naviance accounts. Another great way to gather resources is to attend a college fair. Admissions representatives are there to answer questions about campus life, programs of study, sports , clubs and more.
The host of this Podcast, John Durante, will introduce you to college admissions representatives, and other professionals in the field of college admissions. Our purpose is to serve you the students and parents, so that you may gain insight straight from the people who ultimately make the decisions.
The College Tour is a TV series that tells the story of colleges and universities around the world. Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university. From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.
Seniors will use Naviance to research colleges as well as to submit college applications. Naviance can also be used to learn about different careers. Students can take inventories to match their interests with various career options.
Seniors will create a Common App account for their college applications.
How to connect your common app account with naviance
PACT is CT's Program for free community college, which is an awesome opportunity for students to attend college tuition free! Click on the name of the program or the picture for more information.
NEBHE’s Tuition Break program "provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs."
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test optional schools
Here is a list of test-optional schools
For students planning to play Division I or Division II college sports - make sure you check out the eligibility criteria and register with the NCAA.