Xello: Explore Careers, Schools, and Majors: CLICK HERE or login through Portal
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Enter job title in "Search Handbook" box, choose appropriate title, and review "What they do," "How to Become One, " Pay," and "Job Outlook" tabs.
Apply to at least a fall back school, perfect match, and stretch school
Apply online at institution of choice by deadline; pay attention to deadlines and write them in your planner, phone, or outlook calendar! (Typically Nov/Dec for automatic scholarships and priority housing)
Application fee: Expect $35-$50; some colleges accept fee waivers. See your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver
Send Official Transcript: Request via Xello CLICK HERE or Login through Portal
Send Official ACT: Send via www.actstudent.org account. *Remember to send ACT scores for free when you register for ACT, or you will have to pay $19.00 per test date per report
Send MCC Dual Credit Transcript: via Maple Woods account: CLICK HERE
Send AP Scores: via Collegeboard account: CLICK HERE
Reminder: A final transcript will also need to be requested in May
Student Questionnaire Please fill this out. It helps counselors and teachers write a much better letter of recommendation, personalized for you.
Ask for letters of recommendation at least 2-3 weeks in advance when possible. Provide a resume and the completed student questionnaire (linked above) to your recommenders.
Essay- Start preparing personal essays for scholarships
*** Do not use AI and programs like ChatGPT to do essay writing for you***
Attend the writing lab during homeroom in room 413 with Mrs. Hantzis to have your essays reviewed. Email hantziss@parkhill.k12.mo.us and she will create an appointment pass for you.
