How To Apply to College
1)Fill out the application online. Most colleges have a place to apply on their homepage. 2) Send your transcript to the college by completing the transcript request form. Transcript Request Form 3) Send your ACT scores to the college. Some colleges will take your scores off your transcript; however, there are some (i.e. MIZZOU) who require that you send scores directly from ACT. Contact your college admissions office to check. 4) Turn in all other necessary documentation (essays, activities list, recommendation letters, secondary school report, etc.) 5) If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, School Counselor can provide you with a waiver so you do not have to pay an application fee. Lathrop High School Information
Address 102 N. School Drive Lathrop, MO 64465 Phone Number: 816-710-6110 Fax Number: 816-710-6110 School Code-261-865 |
Selecting a College
Check out this college exploring resource site here September: Find a school that is right for you. College websites, campus visits, questionnaires and college fairs can be helpful. Talk to your parents/guardian about college admission and cost. Determine how much you can afford and if you meet college admission requirements. Request letters of recommendation from teachers, community leaders, and employers (adults who know you well). Provide them with all the necessary information (like an activities list) and materials well in advance. Arrange college campus visits. Make sure you bring a letter from the college showing that you visited and give it to the attendance secretary. October: Get your applications in order by creating files for your target schools. Make a list of application requirements and deadlines. The FAFSA will not open until December this year but create your FSA ID's now. You and your parent/guardians will need to create this ID. Start applying for scholarships. Check the LHS Counseling Center website, private organizations and the Internet. November: If you’re applying through Early Action or Early Decision, get your application in this month. Complete applications accurately and neatly. Online applications can be more efficient. Know deadlines and prepare for application fees. Many colleges (like Mizzou) have a December 1st deadline. December: Continue working on those college applications! Many applications are due in December or early January. Don’t procrastinate. Transcripts will need to be sent once applications have been submitted. Transcripts can be requested here. January: Follow up on submitted applications; occasionally mistakes can be made. Check on housing information. March/April: Check the mail for admissions letters and financial aid awards. Compare your admissions offers and financial packages. Time for a decision! Many schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st. Many deadlines for local scholarships are due during these months. May: Double-check any final deadlines for housing, financial aid, summer registration programs, etc. Make sure Mrs. Hutchcraft and Mrs. Rupert know your final decision for what you will do after high school Transcripts will automatically be sent after second semester grades are posted to the institution you told Mrs. H and Mrs. Rupert you would be attending. |