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Quick links to important topics regarding college admissions!

Comprehensive College Application PowerPoint - All of the Tips and Resources HERE!
CollegeBound Foundation - Best Way to Set You Up for Success, Talk to your School Guidance Counselor for more Information

College Application

Common App - Apply to College
College Application Checklist
How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List in 2024
How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List in 2024
Free Essay Resources!
Free Essay Resources!

Free College Advisor/Mentor

CollegeBound for Baltimore Students!
College Counseling – ACDCBaltimore
BigFuture Virtual Advising — ScholarMatch
BigFuture Virtual Advising — ScholarMatch
UPchieve
UPchieve
High School Fellows – Matriculate
Matchlighters Scholars Program
Matchlighters Scholars Program
UStrive | Online Mentoring

Standardized Testing

SAT Prep
SAT Prep
SAT Fee Waivers – SAT Suite | College Board
SAT Fee Waivers – SAT Suite | College Board
SAT Registration – SAT Suite | College Board
SAT Registration – SAT Suite | College Board
ACT Fee Waiver Program
ACT Fee Waiver Program
ACT Registration Testing Dates | The ACT Test
ACT Registration Testing Dates | The ACT Test
AP Exam Fee Reductions – AP Central | College Board
AP Exam Fee Reductions – AP Central | College Board
Income Eligibility Guidelines | USDA

Financial Aid

Link to FASFA (NEED TO SUBMIT THIS FOR AID!)
FASFA Help
FASFA Walkthrough + Tips Video
FASFA Walkthrough + Tips Video
CSS Profile Home – CSS Profile | College Board
CSS Profile Home – CSS Profile | College Board
How to Complete the CSS Profile 2023-24 - NerdWallet
How to Complete the CSS Profile 2023-24 - NerdWallet
How to complete the 2024-2025 CSS Profile, a line-by-line guide
How to complete the 2024-2025 CSS Profile, a line-by-line guide

Misc. Resources

Basic HS Resume Template
Basic HS Resume Template

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