College & Career Planning / Overview

Welcome to the Spartan College & Career Center!

Students and parents are welcome to use the variety of resources in the Career Center to learn about colleges and universities, to research careers, and to obtain information about college admissions and financial aid. Ms. Days, the College & Career Center Assistant, is available during the school day to assist you.

Applying to college? Please check out the helpful materials below.

1.) COLLEGE SEARCH Naviance Student (Free College Search Tool)

2.) APPLICATION:

Steps to the College Application Process (Handout)

Application Key Terms (Handout explaining different words and acronyms)

What You Need Before You Complete the Common Application (Handout)

Common Application Tutorial Video (Video)

Linking Common App to Naviance (Video)

3.) TRANSCRIPTS:

Transcript Request Form (Required for college, university or NCAA)

4.) ESSAY:

Common Application Essay Questions

Tips for Writing An Outstanding Essay

5.) RECOMMENDATIONS:

Senior Self-Assessment (Required for all seniors to assist with Secondary School Report, Letters of Rec, Scholarships nominations, etc.)

Teacher Recommendation Request (May be helpful to complete and give to a teacher)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Preparing for College (English) OR Preparing for College (Spanish)

RU Ready for College & Career Planning Magazine

How to Create a Resume