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Plan Your Future After High School!
Any time is a great time to start planning for your future after high school, even as you take your first steps at Explorations! The links below give some great tips for each grade to help prepare for college, trade school, cosmetology school, and any other educational path you would want to go down after graduation:
These Checklists are also available in print in the counseling office!
Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Have questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Fifteen minutes is all you need to learn everything you need to know to file the FAFSA! Look below to listen to representatives from Hofstra University talk about what information you need to file, the differences between loans and grants, deadlines, and more!
FAFSA Webinar 2026-2027 (Español)
Extra Financial Aid Resources from Hofstra University
Scholarship Website Links
Use the links below to find more scholarships available! These websites give you a one-stop location for all national, international, and local scholarships. Most scholarships award up to $2500, but some award upwards of $25,000! Applying to scholarships is just another great way to reduce the cost of college and trade school after high school.
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SAT Scores
Don't forget to register to re-take your SAT's or to receive your SAT scores. www.collegeboard.org
College & Postsecondary Links
There are many different ways to apply to college, trade school, and cosmetology school during your senior year! Below, you can find links to a number of reputable websites to help with your college and career search, including links to applying to certain schools!
CollegeBoard's Big Future - The largest database of colleges and universities! Look for specific colleges by major, location, admission requirements, and so much more!
CommonApp - The easiest way to apply to multiple colleges! Use one application to apply to as many schools as you want.
CTState - Connecticut's Community College hub, including Northwestern Connecticut Community College.
Trade Colleges - Includes a map of different trade schools and cosmetology schools all around Connecticut!
20 Questions to Ask a College Representative