College & Career Access Team
OUR PURPOSE
To provide students with the resources needed to develop a strong sense of self and plan their future grounded in that self-identity.
OUR MISSION
We provide direct support to our community as our students compete in and navigate through the R.A.C.E. towards post-secondary options. We provide guidance as students:
Research colleges/ careers
Apply to those opportunities
Choose the best fit option
Ease into their post-secondary roles
RESOURCES
Grade Level Milestones/Activities
September to November
November to January
February to June
September to November
November to January
‣SCOIR: Logging in Activities & Achievements
February to June
September to October
‣Resume Personal Bio Statement
October to December
December to January
January to March
‣Building a Balanced College List Part I
February to May
March to May
‣Building a Balanced College List Part II
May to June
‣Essay Drafts
College App Tasks
This checklist represents the primary college application milestones throughout a student’s senior year.
| COLLEGE APP TASK | SCOIR A BIG FUTURE TUTORIALS | DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Identify College Preferences | 4 min | 8/1 |
| Create FSAID Account (Student & Parent/Guardian) | 3 min | 9/17 |
| Research Prospective Colleges (10-20 colleges) | 6 min | 9/30 |
| Balanced College Application List (5-10 colleges) | 3 min | 10/1 |
| Recommendation Requests/Brag Sheets (Common App & EOP Only) IMPORTANT: Not needed for UC or CSU | 6 min | 10/15 |
| College Essay(s) | 14 min | 10/15 |
| Submit FAFSA (opens 10/1) | 4 min | 10/29 |
| SAT or ACT (optional) | 2 min | 11/6 |
| University of California Application (opens 8/1) | 10 min | 11/19 |
| California State University Application (opens 10/1) | 10 min | 11/19 |
| CSU EOP App (first gen/students on free-reduced lunch) | 8 min | 11/19 |
| The Common Application (opens 8/1) | 10 min | Varies |
| California Community College App | 5 min | Varies |
| CSS Profile (additional fin aid process for some colleges) | 5 min | 3/1 |
| Receiving Admission Decisions and Financial Aid Offers | 5 min | 4/1 |
| Final College Commitment | 3 min | 5/1 |
| Senior Exit Survey | 3 min | 5/5 |
| College Transition Procedures | 4 min | 8/1 |
Download a copy of the College App Tasks List here
Measurable Milestones
September to November
‣Financial Aid: How to Create Your FSA ID / FAFSA Overview for Pathways
‣UC Extended Pathways / CSU Application Pathways: Nov. 30th Deadline
‣Recommendation Requests: Common App Extended / EOP Pathways
November to February
‣Privates/Out-of-State Apps: Common App Extended
February to April
‣Receiving Decisions/Financial Aid
‣Understanding Financial Aid Extended Version
March to April
‣Student Commitment
March to June
‣Matriculation Process: Housing, Advising, etc.
Monthly Checklist
Questions for the College & Career Access Team send to Chris White, cwhite@hightechhigh.org