College Information

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.

College Net Custom college search based on YOUR criteria:  Type of institution, major, location, cost, size, just to name a few.
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)

  1. 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.
  2. Compose college Essay if required for the application (see information sheet on writing effective essays).
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. Get confirmation from schools that they received your application.

 

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