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Students can use this site to send transcripts and other documents to their selected colleges and universities.
Students can use this site to send transcripts and other documents to their selected colleges and universities.
Louisiana graduation requirements
Do you need information about TOPS?
Create an account with the Common App to apply to multiple colleges with one application.
Do you need information about TOPS?
Create an account with the Common App to apply to multiple colleges with one application.
Need help in your search for colleges?
Look no further, these links will give you the answers:
Find out which colleges are making the ACT/SAT tests optional for fall 2021 admission
Louisiana Student Planning for College and Career Readiness
Khan Academy has resources to help you navigate the college admissions' process
Use College Scorecard from the US Dept of Education to find statistics on all US colleges and universities
Students tell all about the colleges they attend
Shmoop has lots of resources that they call College 101
Link to video tours of 1000's of colleges
Peterson's can help you in your search for colleges and scholarships
Find discussion boards on the best and worst in colleges
Use the four simple steps from KnowHow2GO to help prepare for college.
At Schools.com you will get information on online schools and help in searching for a field of study.
College Week Live offers you opportunities to learn all about a college or university.
Louisiana Student Planning for College and Career Readiness
Khan Academy has resources to help you navigate the college admissions' process
Use College Scorecard from the US Dept of Education to find statistics on all US colleges and universities
Students tell all about the colleges they attend
Shmoop has lots of resources that they call College 101
Link to video tours of 1000's of colleges
Peterson's can help you in your search for colleges and scholarships
Find discussion boards on the best and worst in colleges
Use the four simple steps from KnowHow2GO to help prepare for college.
At Schools.com you will get information on online schools and help in searching for a field of study.
College Week Live offers you opportunities to learn all about a college or university.
College Rankings:
Princeton Review College Rankings.
Forbes Magazine list of America's Top Colleges
Best Colleges in the US as ranked by US News and World Report
Forbes Magazine list of America's Top Colleges
Best Colleges in the US as ranked by US News and World Report
Need Help with the College Admissions Process?
College Fit pairs you with a college student who can help with essay editing, test prep, and resume writing.
CollegePoint offers one on one help with college applications and essay writing.
CollegePoint offers one on one help with college applications and essay writing.
Get help to find the best colleges that fit your particular interests:
College Factual can compare colleges in rank, academics, student life and value.
Use Noodle to help you find the college that is the right fit for you.
The College Board helps you find a college just for you
College Navigator helps you find the right college to fit you
Use Noodle to help you find the college that is the right fit for you.
The College Board helps you find a college just for you
College Navigator helps you find the right college to fit you
Need Test Prep Help for ACT or SAT or AP?
- SAT vs. ACT which should you take?
- Students enrolled in the free & reduced lunch program are eligible to receive two free ACT waivers each year.
- See the counselor to receive your waiver.
Apps to help you study for the ACT and SAT:
The Daily Practice App offers you a daily workout of questions from College Board.
Varsity Tutors offers over 40 different free test prep apps.
Varsity Tutors offers over 40 different free test prep apps.
AP Exams:
Find more information on the AP test program and AP test prep here.
Explore AP was created by the College Board to explain the benefits for taking AP level courses and exams.
Explore AP was created by the College Board to explain the benefits for taking AP level courses and exams.
Scholarships:
Glossary explaining what all the terms mean that relate to financial aid.
All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA).
There is now an app to use to input all your information into FAFSA.
Link to download the app on Google Play.
Link to download the app on iTunes.
All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA).
There is now an app to use to input all your information into FAFSA.
Link to download the app on Google Play.
Link to download the app on iTunes.
Need More Help with Financial Aid?
What You Don't Know About Financial Aid from the New York Times
Financial Aid 101 from US News and World Report
Financial Aid 101 from US News and World Report
College Essay Help is a click away:
Writing Tips for College Essays from Duke University
US News Education video with tips for your essay 10 Tips for Writing Your College Essay 8 Tips for Crafting your Best College Essay Essay Tips from Carleton College Writing a Killer Essay from Best College Reviews |
As you prepare to take the next step after high school, you can find help here in learning how to do college level research.
Visit the College Board Community to find information, share, and ask questions of other students, parents, and educators.
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Senior Survival Guide Video Series
by Paris Evans, Class of 2014
The class of 2014 created a series of videos to help you navigate through your last year in high school to college.
Click the title below, and a new window will open with the video.
Introduction to the senior survival guide.
What advice would you give for taking the ACT test?
What tools have been useful to help you select colleges to apply to?
How did you decide on a major?
What is something that you know now that you wish you knew when you started high school?
What are some of the essay prompts on the college applications?
What would you have done differently to better prepare for your senior year?
What do colleges look for in an applicant?
Do you have any other advice for Patrick Taylor students?
Taylor alumnae talk about life after high school.
Credits for Senior Survival Guide
Click the title below, and a new window will open with the video.
Introduction to the senior survival guide.
What advice would you give for taking the ACT test?
What tools have been useful to help you select colleges to apply to?
How did you decide on a major?
What is something that you know now that you wish you knew when you started high school?
What are some of the essay prompts on the college applications?
What would you have done differently to better prepare for your senior year?
What do colleges look for in an applicant?
Do you have any other advice for Patrick Taylor students?
Taylor alumnae talk about life after high school.
Credits for Senior Survival Guide
Blogs for students and their parents as they prepare for the college search:
The Prospect is written by students for students to help you navigate college admissions and more
The Huffington Post -- College Admissions
College Admissions Playbook from Varsity Tutors
The College Solution by Lynn O'Shaugnessy
The Huffington Post -- College Admissions
College Admissions Playbook from Varsity Tutors
The College Solution by Lynn O'Shaugnessy
Forms for Seniors:
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Colleges and universities base their decisions on the following factors:
- High school grades
- Rigor of course selection
- ACT and SAT scores
- Extracurricular activities, evidence of talent (sports, musical, artistic, etc.), leadership, balance, maturity, and good citizenship at school and in the community at large
- Letters of recommendation
- Application essays and interview, if required
- Alumni or other connections
- Stature and reputation of the high school and the records its graduates have made at the college
Career Guide:
Career Non Profit Career Resource Guide from JobHero
CareerShip from Mapping Your Future
Looking for a career in technology? Check out the resources at Technology Education (TE).
Planning to go into business? Try this site, Business Degree Guide, from Discover Business.
CareerShip from Mapping Your Future
Looking for a career in technology? Check out the resources at Technology Education (TE).
Planning to go into business? Try this site, Business Degree Guide, from Discover Business.