College & Career Planning

Start your college and career planning here. BigFuture is a great tool that will help to plan what is next after high school.

Junior year marks a turning point. This is because for most students and families, it’s when college planning activities kick into high gear. Here are some things you can do this year to stay on track for college. 

We know you’re ready for college—your academic track record has proven that. Now it’s time to apply. Here are some tips on how to get started. 

Write your own awesome personal statement with our COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY LAB, which will guide you through the process, providing tips and even more examples along the way.

Would you like a teacher to write you a letter of recommendation? You must fill out this sheet.

Want to know if you’re on track for the senior year timeline for the college application process? This college application timeline for seniors shows you what you should be doing, and when.

It’s the combination of all components of your college application that gives admissions officers an idea of who you are. Not every college requires every one of these elements. For example, some colleges don't ask for admission test scores, but this list includes the most common requirements. Be sure to find out from your school counselor or principal which items you can send, and which items your high school should send.