Graduate To Do List - Clarksville Community Schools

Clarksville High School Basics of the College Admission Process – Graduating Year

Retake the SAT/ACT, if desired

All IN students complete the SAT in spring of junior year as part of state testing.
Dates for additional tests are posted in the Guidance Office and online under Testing Information.
Many colleges/universities are now test optional. Research admission requirements of desired college/university.
Free/Reduced students may receive a fee waiver voucher. See the Guidance Office for details.
Be aware of deadlines; registration deadlines are about 4 weeks before the test.
Clarksville HS CEEB# is 150535 (school code) for both the SAT and ACT.

Apply online

Apply to the school(s) of your choice online at the college/university website, Common Application (if applicable), or Coalition for College Application (if applicable) . Once you have submitted your application electronically, complete a Transcript Request through Parchment. Your school counselor will process your transcript and a Secondary School Report (counselor recommendation), if needed. A student brag sheet must be on file with the Guidance Office for counselor recommendations.
If you need letters of recommendation, you may request those from teachers, coaches, counselors, or other community members of your choice. Remember to give recommenders at least a two-week notice in order to complete a thorough letter of recommendation.
Inform Guidance of your college acceptances and scholarship offers!

Scholarships

Opportunities may be posted online through the counseling website, “Class of” Google Classroom, announcements, Infinite Campus Messenger, and in-person through the counseling office.

College Representatives

The Guidance Office will schedule and announce these visits.
Sign up through the Google Forms posted in the “Class of” Google Classroom to meet with representatives, if applicable.
Check frequently…”Class of” Google Classroom, announcements, Scoir, or the Guidance Secretary to see the schools that will be visiting.

College Campus Visits

These are limited to three school days 12th grade year and one day (2nd semester only) 11th grade year; other visits can be scheduled on free days, holidays, etc.
Select “non-critical” days (i.e. exam days are critical).
Confirm date with college you plan to visit.
Use your days wisely-it is important to investigate the schools that you are seriously considering.

Financial Aid

FAFSA must be completed online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa; not available until October 1.
Student and Parent/Guardian must create a FSA ID to confirm identity. Click https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid.
FAFSA forms are due to the federal processor by April 15. Some universities choose earlier deadlines. Know your school’s deadlines.
Some schools also require a form known as the PROFILE and/or a supplemental FAF in order to award financial aid. Schools will vary in what they will have you fill out-be sure to fill all paperwork out before the deadline.