IMPORTANT DATES:
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It's finally here...your senior year! Let's make this a great year. Start by checking out your Senior Newsletter! It is filled with vital information: ACT, College Visits, Scholarship, and College Application. Before you know it, you will be dressed in your cap and gown! |
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING TO COLLEGE!!
Applying for college can be a big job. Therefore, stay organized and watch your dead-lines. Click on link to read more about Applying to Colleges, 101.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying
College Essays
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective-application-essay-college-admissions
Choose a Topic Prepare an outline Write Proof-read Edit, edit, edit!
ACT REGISTRATION*Students must up-load a photo to register and there are deadlines to upload photo.
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ACT TEST DATES
Click Here For Registration Instructions.
Students can pick up an ACT practice test in the attendance office, then login through the APS Portal to check their work. The username and password is your student ID, without the zeros.
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL AID!
Join Us Jan. 6th At 6:30 for a Financial Aid Presentation. You won't want to miss it!
Great web resources:
http://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/
http://www.bestschools.com/fafsa/
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Private Loans
Who is Eligible for FASFA? |
SCHOLARSHIPS
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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITSClick link for list of visits
Representatives from various colleges are visiting Firestone High School. Don't miss an opportunity to get specific information and ask one on one questions. Students are permitted three visits. Pick-up a pass in the Attendance Office, and have teachers sign it before coming.
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COLLEGE BOUND?Click the above picture to search for colleges!
Is college in your future? Check out these great On-line College & Career Resources:
http://www.ohiomeanssuccess.org/ https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/home.aspx http://inlikeme.com/ http://www.collegeboard.com/ |
LOOKING FOR A CAREER?Have an idea of what job you might like? Take your search to the next step by looking at specific careers, their descriptions, wages, etc.
http://www.onetonline.org/ http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ http://www.albat.org --> ALBAT Lineman Apprenticeship Program |