A. Steps for students planning on two or four-year post-secondary program

• Go to college web site to review both the application and financial aid application process for each school.
• Most applications are completed on-line, either via the college’s web site or via the Common Application (www.commonapp.org).
• Register for necessary SAT and SAT Subject Tests at www.collegeboard.com.
• Find out if college representative will visit KRHS (Listings in Guidance).
• Interviews. Check with each school to see if interviews are required. Interviews can be done on campus, or if distance is a problem, you can request an interview with a local alumnus.
• Complete all applications by designated deadlines– this is the student’s responsibility.
• Early Decision/Early Action, discuss with your counselor.
• NCAA - Students thinking of playing a sport at a Division 1 or Division II college must have their transcript sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse. For more information, students should see their individual counselor or visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.com for more information or to register.

B. The high school transcript

• Arrange to have transcript sent via your counselor or guidance secretary.
• Review with your counselor for accuracy.
• Request an unofficial copy of transcript when meeting with counselor.
• Transcripts will be sent within 10 days of official request.

C. Recommendations

• Generally, four year schools require two teacher recommendations, and a school counselor recommendation. Most two year schools
do not request this information. However, scholarship applications do, so all students are urged to have recommendations in their personal files.
• Request teacher recommendations face to face. Provide teachers with an updated resume of accomplishments, see counselor for resume
guidelines. Allow 4-6 weeks for teachers to complete recommendations. It is suggested that students check in with teacher 2 weeks before
deadline.
• Recommendations do not have to be customized for each school. Copies of the original are accepted without penalty.
• On-line recommendations. As most schools move to on-line applications, recommendations are also completed on-line. Follow instructions of each school or the Common Application.
• Thank you note! Don’t forget to thank your teachers for writing recommendations, as they are not required to do so. A note of thanks is
appreciated!


D. Procedure for students planning full-time employment or military service

• See counselor to discuss plans.
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - ASVAB - shows aptitude in mechanical/technical fields, offered at KRHS once a year, free of charge and you are under no obligation to meet with a recruiter.
• Discuss ROTC procedures.
• Develop a current resume, see counselor for samples, and assistance in writing your resume.


E. Financial Aid

• There are many ways to fund your education.
• Financial Aid Night: November of your senior year.
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are not filed until after January 1 of your senior year. However, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to set up PIN (both parent and student), and download a worksheet to prepare to file your FAFSA. (This is a free application, completed on-line) Please be sure to find out your colleges listed deadline for the FAFSA and file the earliest deadline!
• CSS Profile application. Schools with deeper financial resources request the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Go to www.collegeboard.com to see if your colleges require it, and file here as well. There is a legitimate fee for this, and the CSS Profile is a must for those schools that require it. The CSS Profile can be filed after October 1 of senior year, please be sure to find out each colleges listed deadline.
• Check out scholarships listed on the guidance web site
• Register with Fastweb.com for free scholarship searches.

F. Counselor Conferences

• Seniors should have initial college application appointment by the end of September to create a custom calendar for application process.
• Seniors should check-in every 2 weeks to update progress and/or problem solve obstacles.
• Counselors are available to walk through the application process every step of the way, you need to just ask.

G. Student Responsibility

• Student's need to schedule an appointment with their counselor to review application process and keep their counselor informed of their progress.
• Teacher recommendations: students job to request and follow through with teachers.
• Student's must request transcripts be sent to each school in writing, and with at least 10 days notice, whenever possible. Note: College application deadlines are for the student’s application and fee, and NOT for transcripts and recommendations. So, if you are at deadline time file your application and fee and then follow up with transcripts and recommendations.
• SAT/ACT scores: Student's must request to have their scores sent directly from College Board or ACT to each college/university that you are applying to. Allow plenty of time for scores to reach the admissions office; if you did not request scores be sent at time of test registration you will be charged a fee to send scores. (Do not pay for rushed scores, unless you have been directed to do so by the college admissions office)
• Filing FAFSA and CSS Profile by stated deadlines of each school!
• Complete scholarship applications and submit by deadlines.