1. College, Scholarships, and Financial Aid Resources
2. College Admissions and Transcript Request Process
3. College Fairs
4. College Athletics

Web Resources for College Search, Careers and Scholarships

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The College Admissions Process
Six Simplified Steps

1. During your senior year, finalize the college search and begin to narrow down your college list. At this point, try to ignore the Cost of Attendance (COA) and be open to the possibilities of financial aid. You may be surprised at a financial aid package a private school may offer you. Retake the ACT or SAT to improve your scores.
2. Finalize the application packets by NOVEMBER 5, 2009 or SOONER. If you are applying for Early Decision, you must meet the college deadline established. All admissions paper work should be submitted to the Guidance Office and you must complete a transcript request form (located below). Should Letters of Recommendation be needed, give at least two weeks notice to the teacher or counselor by whom you need this completed. Transcripts cost $2.00 each. REMINDER - IF YOU APPLY ON-LINE, YOU WILL STILL NEED THE TRANSCRIPT SENT AND ANY OTHER NEEDED FORMS THE SCHOOL REQUIRES. Don't forget to enclose your application fee.
   
   TranscriptRequest.pdf
3. Begin the Financial Aid Process after January 1st. Complete the FAFSA Form and any school-specific forms. Seniors should be applying for scholarships and meeting the required deadlines. Look for scholarships that you feel you can meet their set criteria.
4. During the Spring of 2010 you will hear from the colleges concerning their proposed financial aid. Evaluate the package and possibly negotiate for more.
5. Students need to finalize the college decision and commit by MAY 1, 2010.
6. The Guidance Office will request this information from the seniors through our "Senior Survey" during the spring meeting and submit final transcripts to the college.

How Colleges See You

1. Your grades in college prep courses (the depth of your transcript)
2. Your admission test scores
3. Your grades in all subjects
4. Your class rank
5. Your essay/writing sample
6. Your counselor recommendation
7. Your teacher recommendations
8. Your interview (if required)
9. Your work/extracurricular activities and leadership positions
10. Your personal recognition programs

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COLLEGE FAIRS 2009-2010

Suburban College Fair
Otterbein College
Sunday, October 4, 2009
1:00 - 3:30pm

Learning Disability College Fair
Gahanna Lincoln High School (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

National College Fair
TBA

Kiwanis College Fair
TBA

Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
TBA

Multicultural/Minority College Fair
Vineyard Church of Columbus (Westerville)
April 21, 2010
6:00 - 8:30 pm

Bexley College Fair
Capital University (athletic facility)
April 22, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 pm

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College Athletics

Discuss your intentions to play college athletics with your counselor during your freshman and sophomore year to ensure that you are eligible for recruitment.

Junior Year:

• Register for the ACT and/or SAT and select the Clearinghouse code (9999) for a score recipient.
• During the spring, register on https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
  
  
  1. Click on: Prospective Student-Athletes
  2. In the left column, click on: Registration for U.S. Students (GLHS code is 362 235)
  3. You will need Social Security # and credit card for application fee
  4. Print copy 1 and copy 2 of the transcript request form and give them to your high school counselor. The guidance office will send a copy of your official high school transcript to the NCAA Clearinghouse.

Senior Year:

• Request final high school transcript for NCAA.