It's never too early to start planning for your life after high school. 

It is never too early to begin planning, both academically and financially, for life after high school.  All students should graduate high school with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to navigate and succeed in the postsecondary education or training necessary for their chosen career.

Whether a student wants to go to college or get a job after graduation, getting the best possible foundation is essential.  Taking the right courses now will allow students to follow their chosen path.

Although earning a college degree, technical certification, or professional license requires a great deal of time, effort, and planning, it also provides knowledge, experiences, and options that will last a lifetime.

Academic Planning

Please refer to the links below.  See your counselor for assistance.

Timelines:

• Senior Timeline
• Junior Timeline
• Sophomore Timeline

College Admissions FAQ
College Application Procedures
Student's Rights and Responsibilities in the College Admissions Process
Naviance Instructions
Naviance Student
Common Application
What's New in the 2018-19 Common App?
Don't Overlook these 3 Important Sections of the Common App
Common App 2018-19 Essay Prompts
Save $ on SUNY Community College Application Fees
Teacher Recommendation Request
Transcript Request Form
NCAA Information
SAT/ACT Prep Brochure
Parent Brag Sheet

Financial Planning

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward getting federal aid for college. www.fafsa.gov

To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid. 

The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after January 1. Remember, the FAFSA is FREE!

WHEN ASKED FOR RUSH-HENRIETTA'S CEEB CODE ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND THE FAFSA USE 332340

Click Here To Read About Common FAFSA Mistakes

The CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE is a supplemental financial aid form required by some private colleges to determine your Expected Family Contribution. Some colleges require this in addition to the FAFSA. It is a fully online service that helps colleges and organizations award their private student aid funds. The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Student Guide will be available on Oct. 1 at https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile.  Some local schools requiring the CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE are Cornell University, Nazareth College, Syracuse University and the University of Rochester.  The fee is $25 for the application and $16 for each additional school report.

Free On-Demand Webinar:  Completing the FAFSA – What You Need to Know
Free On-Demand Webinar:  Completing the PROFILE – What You Need to Know
Free On-Demand Webinar:  Financial Aid – Tips and Info for High School Students

Please check out the many books on college preparation available for borrowing from the College & Career Center. See the lists below under related files.