COllege Planning Process
APPLYING
How to apply: Start by checking admissions requirements for each college or university you want to apply to. Most colleges/universities post their application and admission criteria on their admissions websites. Check requirements for letters of recommendations, essay, interview/resume, SAT/ACT, SAT Subject Tests, high school GPA/Rank, application deadline, application fee, etc.
See the "testing" tab under Guidance for FA test dates and how to register for college entrance exams (SAT/ACT) Use the following links to get started: Common App- when applying to all private schools or a combination of SUNY/private colleges SUNY App- when applying to only SUNY 4 year or technical schools (SUNY Canton) Most Community College have free applications their individual websites: North Country Community College Application Clinton Community College Application
Follow the steps in the link below to make sure you are on track . The checklist shows what you should be doing, and when:
12th grade college application timeline |
FINANCIAL AID FAFSA-The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that is prepared annually to determine eligibility for federal student financial aid (including the Pell Grant, Federal student loans and Federal Work-Study). Click here to see the 7 things you'll need to gather before filling out the FAFSA
CAMPUS Visit GUidePrint this guide to use at your next college visit to make the most of it!
Campus Visit Guide |
DUAL ENROLLMENT: If you took college courses while at Franklin Academy you must request a transcript from the college be sent to the school you are planning on attending. Links and course titles are listed below.
North Country Community College: http://www.nccc.edu/registration/_ (click on the Registrar's link and then on records request form)
SUNY Potsdam: https://www.potsdam.edu/about/offices/registrar/transcripts
Paul Smiths College: http://www.paulsmiths.edu/offices/registrar/request-transcript
St. Lawrence University:www.stlawu.edu/registrar/resource/records-transcript-request
SUNY Potsdam: https://www.potsdam.edu/about/offices/registrar/transcripts
Paul Smiths College: http://www.paulsmiths.edu/offices/registrar/request-transcript
St. Lawrence University:www.stlawu.edu/registrar/resource/records-transcript-request
Other College resource Information:
collegeboard - college and major searches.
March2success.com -provides cutting-edge assessment software in an easy-to-use, self-paced format to accelerate your learning curve for state assessment testing, SAT and ACT practice and preparation, college entrance exams, trade school entrance tests, applying for a job, or taking a military entrance test. This content was developed by two e-learning companies: Peterson's and Educational Options.
nycolleges - information/college searches on NYS private schools.
www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator - college searches
collegequest - information/college searches.
petersons - information/college searches.
www.NCAA.org/playcollegesports - to help high school student-athletes successfully transition to college. The enhanced online content gives student-athletes and counselors a broad look at the initial-eligibility process and detailed information about common eligibility situations.
March2success.com -provides cutting-edge assessment software in an easy-to-use, self-paced format to accelerate your learning curve for state assessment testing, SAT and ACT practice and preparation, college entrance exams, trade school entrance tests, applying for a job, or taking a military entrance test. This content was developed by two e-learning companies: Peterson's and Educational Options.
nycolleges - information/college searches on NYS private schools.
www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator - college searches
collegequest - information/college searches.
petersons - information/college searches.
www.NCAA.org/playcollegesports - to help high school student-athletes successfully transition to college. The enhanced online content gives student-athletes and counselors a broad look at the initial-eligibility process and detailed information about common eligibility situations.