College Planning
At Jackson Hole High School, we are dedicated to helping ALL students reach their full potential in education and life experience. We strive to provide the highest quality of learning to prepare students for the rigors of a university setting. We advise students to consider the Hathaway Scholarship Requirements and standards when selecting coursework.
We also recognize that while college is a great opportunity for future growth, there are many paths to that best-fit for students. The school counseling department works hard to provide a personalized approach to career and college research.
Do you have a few careers in mind you’re thinking about, and now need to explore education options? Visit the Department of Labor’s career search tool or My Next Move, to find out how much and what type of education is required for a particular career. You can search for colleges based on their type, location, degrees and/or programs/majors offered.
Below, students and families can find some additional helpful links to use when researching information about colleges, the necessary preparation, and the application process.
GENERAL RESOURCES AND FORMS:
JHHS Four Year Planning Tool: Please make a copy and save to your personal drive before using this tool.
List of Visiting College Reps 2023-2124
JHHS School Profile Wondering what college admissions officers are reading about JHHS? Read our 2022-2023 JHHS School Profile that gets included with your application
Start using Scoir our platform for researching colleges and building your college list. Ask your school counselor if you do not already have an account.
COLLEGE PLANNING TOOLS
College Application Organization Spreadsheet: Please make a copy and save to your personal google drive before using this spreadsheet.
Standardized Tests (ACT/SAT)
Essays- Tips for writing those pesky essays
Essays- Examples from Johns Hopkins.
1st Generation Support (no need to sign up)
National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)
Community College Commission of Wyoming- Learn more about Wyomings Technical/Vocational/two- year colleges
Common Application news & updates. The Common Application is used by over 500 colleges and universities. Find the essay prompts here. Tips for parents and tips for students can be found here.
NCAA Requirements. If you are considering playing Division I or II sports in college, check in with your counselor by the end of your junior year and register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE:
A college education is a long-term investment. With careful planning, you can find a college that’s a right fit, study what you are interested in, and make it affordable.
Speaking of “affordability,” thinking about your potential career and the earning potential of that career can help you evaluate your school options. You want to make sure that the school you attend is affordable relative to your likely income. In other words (and this is if you’ve been thinking about the types of careers you’d be interested in), think about whether your potential annual salary will be high enough to cover any student loan payments you may need to make (along with covering your other living expenses) after you graduate. Check out the Department of Labor’s career search tool, or My Next Move for information on the average annual salary for each career.