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Class of 2024

SENIOR INFORMATION CHECK LIST

Class of 2024SENIOR INFORMATION CHECK LIST

Explore your Options!

  • College Rep Meetings- Sign Up Here
  • National College Fair
    • October 10 8:30-11:30 and 5:00-7:00 pm @ KC Convention Center
  • Xello: Explore Careers, Schools, and Majors: CLICK HERE or login through Portal
  • College Search: www.bigfuture.org

ACT/SAT

  • ACT National Test Date Registration: CLICK HERE PHHS School Code: 262545/Site Code: 191410

  • ACT Prep opportunities available: CLICK HERE

  • Fee waivers for those who qualify…See Counselor

  • SAT National Test Date Registration: CLICK HERE

Request Transcripts from Xello

How to request a transcript from XELLO

Applying to College

  • 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 $16.00 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

Paying For College: FAFSA

  • Attend FAFSA informational Night: September 27, 2023 5:00 PM; Location TBD


  • Parents & students complete a FSA ID prior to starting the FAFSA: CLICK HERE


  • Complete the FAFSA starting in December! CLICK HERE

Paying for College: Scholarships

  • SCHOLARSHIPS! Meet with your counselor, attend a belonging day.


  • Local Scholarship List:- Login to Xello



  • Ask for letters of recommendation at least 2-3 weeks in advance when possible


  • Complete resume (Honors/Activities/Awards): Xello provides template


  • Student Questionnaire Please fill this out. It helps us write a much better letter of recommendation for you.


  • Essay- Start preparing personal essays for scholarships


MILITARY

  • Meet with a recruiter from the branch of military you would like


  • Take the ASVAB test- contact your recruiter to coordinate the test

STUDENT-ATHLETE

  • Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center if you haven't already CLICK HERE


  • Register for the NAIA Eligibility Center if you haven't already CLICK HERE


  • Request HS transcript to be sent to NCAA and/or NAIA via XELLO

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