Get Ready for College - LCHS North

Not sure about college? Apply for the money now and decide later. If you wait, chances are you’ll get less.

Click here for a College Planning Checklist. Beginning in Sophomore year, this printout walks you through what you should do to prepare for college sophomore year, junior year and senior year.

Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/

College-Bound Athlete Eligibility

Potential College Athlete Guide

In order to play college sports, you must be eligible through the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) or the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). We advise all potential college athletes to aim for NCAA Division 1 Eligibility, so they can accept all offers. Here are the steps to help you through the process of initial eligibility.

Talk with your coach about your interest in playing college sports.
Meet with your counselor to discuss your plans.
Check the NCAA Division 1 minimum eligibility requirements.
Count your Core high school classes taken.
Schedule your classes to meet NCAA Division 1 eligibility requirements.
Schedule your classes to meet eligibility requirements.
Calculate your Core GPA. Retake classes to raise your core GPA (if needed).
Decide which college you will sign up to play with.
Complete an online application to the college of your choice.
Create a Parchment account to view and send your transcripts.
- Use Parchment.com
Register with NCAA.org or playNAIA.org
Request your ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to NCAA or NAIA.
- Use ACT.org or collegeboard.org to request your scores
Request your transcripts be sent to NCAA or NAIA.
- Use Parchment.com to make the request.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE COLLEGE ATHLETE GUIDE

Fair Opportunity Project

Fair Opportunity Project - This is a wonderful resource for students and parents. Check it out!

Table of Contents

Section I: The College Application
Chapter 1: College Application Timeline
Chapter 2: Starting Your College Search
Chapter 3: Standardized Tests
Chapter 4: Creating a College List
Chapter 5: Organizing the College Application
Chapter 6: Letters of Recommendation
Chapter 7: The Application
Chapter 8: The College Essay
Chapter 9: Optional Interview
Chapter 10: Update Letter
Chapter 11: Post Submission
Section II: Affording College
Chapter 12: Financial Aid
Chapter 13: Scholarships
Section III: Before College Applications
Chapter 14: Timeline Before College Applications
Chapter 15: Picking High School Courses
Chapter 16: Taking Initiative and Starting Projects
Chapter 17: Summer Experiences
Section IV: Essays that Worked: From Common App to Supplements
Chapter 18: Experience Essays
Chapter 19: Reflection Essays
Chapter 20: Strict Prompt Essays
Chapter 21: Short Response
Section V: Feedback and Additional Tools

Get Ready for College - LCHS North

Not sure about college? Apply for the money now and decide later. If you wait, chances are you’ll get less.

College-Bound Athlete Eligibility

Potential College Athlete Guide

Talk with your coach about your interest in playing college sports.

Meet with your counselor to discuss your plans.

Check the NCAA Division 1 minimum eligibility requirements.

Count your Core high school classes taken.

Schedule your classes to meet NCAA Division 1 eligibility requirements.

Schedule your classes to meet eligibility requirements.

Calculate your Core GPA. Retake classes to raise your core GPA (if needed).

Decide which college you will sign up to play with.

Complete an online application to the college of your choice.

Create a Parchment account to view and send your transcripts.

Use Parchment.com

Register with NCAA.org or playNAIA.org

Request your ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to NCAA or NAIA.

Use ACT.org or collegeboard.org to request your scores

Request your transcripts be sent to NCAA or NAIA.

Use Parchment.com to make the request.

Fair Opportunity Project