EHS College Visit pre-approval
form
EHS Post-Secondary
Planning information.
EHS College Application Procedures
Does the school you are applying to use the Common
Application?
Get In 2 College -
Subscription web resources (Continually Updated) - Excellent source of information for Ephrata High
School students Username: 2007 Password: ADMIT
College Admissions Handbook -
a great print resource to understand about the college "process" -
This is a subscription only resource available to all Ephrata High School
students.
Finding the "Right" College - Search for the college
that has exactly what you are looking for.
| Collegeboard | Custom college search based on YOUR criteria: Type of institution, major, location, cost, size, just to name a few. |
| College Results | |
| College Net | |
| Peterson's Find a College | |
| Go College Search | |
| PA State Colleges | State System of Higher Education Universities - Provides information about PA's 14 State Universities. |
| US News - College Rankings | This year's top college rankings, as well as detailed school directory, interactive tools, a step-by-step college admissions guide, articles, and more! |
| College View Books | This free service allows you to request view books (information books) and applications for up to 20 colleges and universities. |
| College Tours | Take a virtual tour of your favorite campus.... While no substitute for a real life tour, this is a great source of visual information! |
| College Quick Search | College Boards college search page.... EXCELLENT - allows you to make school side by side comparisons. |
| PA Community Colleges | Pennsylvania Community Colleges - offering Associate Degrees, Transfer Programs, Diplomas and Certificate programs. |
Career / Tech Schools
| Myths | What is a Career Tech School? |
| Is it Right for Me? | What careers can I get with a CTE? |
| PA Career Schools | A guide to over 290 Pennsylvania Career schools |
Getting Ready for College
| College Prep | US Department of Education publication "It's never too early to think about college". Beginning the process. |
Athletics and College
| NCAA Information: | Online Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete |
| Campus Champs | Specially geared web site to help a student-athlete needs to find a college, apply for admission, and get financial assistance |
| School Graduation Rates | Most recent graduation rates reported to NCAA |
College Application Process (Top
of page)
- Obtain
applications and complete all applicable sections. Double check the entire application, making sure you have all of the
required information completed. Give
the application to a friend and/or parent to triple check for accuracy.
- Compose
college Essay if required for the application (see information sheet on
writing effective essays).
- If
necessary request letters of recommendation from teachers and / or counselor
(see information sheet on letters of recommendation). Be sure to give counselors adequate time to process application and
write letters of recommendation.
- Students requesting a Letter of Recommendation from a
Guidance Counselor should provide two weeks advanced notice.
- Students requesting a Letter of Recommendation from a
Guidance Counselor should provide two weeks advanced notice.
- Bring
the completed application to the guidance and request an official transcript
to be sent to the school along with your application (signature will be
required for release of records - parent signature if under 18). Transcripts
are free, and will be mailed within seven days of receipt
from the guidance office (postage provided).
- Students must allow at least seven days for guidance office
to process transcript requests.
- Students must allow at least seven days for guidance office
to process transcript requests.
- Get confirmation from schools that they received your application.