College Planning
Your High School Counselor
Experts agree that most people can benefit greatly by some form of further education and/or training after high school. Counselors are here to assist students and parents in the decision-making process. We seek to provide students and parents with the best college and career information available to aid in making the most intelligent decisions. In addition to course planning, students are given information about gathering college data, college testing, and alternatives to four-year colleges.
Recommended Web Sites
FinAid - has everything you need to know about the financial aid process
FastWeb - Scholarship search....sign up, fill in their profile questions and they'll fill your mailbox with appropriate aps
Embark.com - Good college planning/search site
Peterson's.com - One of the originals in college planning
The College Board - State of the art college planning and search site, with online SAT Registration
Princeton Review - College search, on-line applications, scholarship help and more
College View - career, college and financial aid information
ACT - register for the ACT, college and financial aid search
My College Options - a free college search site that matches your interests with colleges that fit those interests
University of Texas - list of universities and community colleges by state
Mapping Your Future - assistance for parents and students for planning for a career or college
College Net - this site claims to find you the right college and then gives you an online application, also has a free scholarship search program.
Information on a Specific College
If a student is seriously interested in a particular college, a call or letter to that school’s Office of Admission requesting an application packet, including information on housing, financial aid, scholarships, etc., is in order. Ask to be put on their mailing list. Most colleges also have websites where you can register your interest.Other than a personal visit, college catalogs, pamphlets, college video, and websites provide excellent basic information about colleges.
College Fairs
Over 200 college representatives assemble at the Louisville College Fair which is held each fall in early October. Junior and Senior students and their parents are encouraged to participate. The representatives are eager to promote their schools and answer any questions.
Over 60 college representatives assemble at the regional college fair in HardinCounty each fall. Students and their parents are encouraged to attend.
College Applications for Admission
Applications can be obtained from the college, websites or from the counseling office. Many colleges will send an application if you sent them your ACT scores.
More and more colleges prefer on-line applications. Some will even waive application fees in return for on-line applications. Try to determine the best method of application for your school. See your counselor with any questions. A REMINDER: Your transcript cannot be sent on-line. Come in to the counseling department to request a transcript.
Attention NCAA Division I and II Student-Athletes
Student-athletes who wish to participate in NCAA Division I or Division II sports in college MUST BE CERTIFIED by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse which will analyze your academic information to determine if you meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements. The three steps for being certified are clearly explained in a booklet entitled “Making Sure You Are Eligible to Participate in College Sports.” Obtain a copy of this booklet (available in the counseling department) early in the first semester of your senior year. Don’t delay this process—if you are uncertain about participation in Division I or II it is best to complete this process anyway. This process does NOT bind you to participate; however, it is a necessary procedure should you elect to participate. Failure to be certified may affect visitations to colleges regarding athletics, and college coaches may be reluctant to make commitments to athletes who have not completed the NCAA Initial-Eligibility certification. You may register online at Be sure to print two copies for your high school and bring them to your counselor. Failure to do so may make you ineligible for NCAA activities. Also, make sure to list the Clearinghouse (9999) on your ACT choices for reports sent.