College Prep
Senior Class of 2026
Summer Work (these things should be done when you return to school in the fall)
Finish common app items in draft form with a green check (you can finalize these when it opens for 2026 in August)
At least three schools added to common app (safety, comfort and reach)
Have a complete college resume (this will go to counselors, recommenders, scholarships and some colleges)
Determine whether or not you need letters of recommendation (most FL public schools do not need letters)
Write draft of a college essay
Ups and Downs of College Applications
One College Resume Example (more available below)
That viral college essay everyone is talking about
From Junior Symposium:
FIT Financial Aid Presentation
Flyer for Brevard Boundless Scholarship Program
FSU Presentations (Be sure to look at slide 8 - it is excellent!)
Information about Florida Colleges
SUS Matrix - (Information for Florida Public Schools) - for 2024-25 (UPDATED)
Private Colleges and Universities of Florida (PCUF Brochure) for 2023-24
My Favorite Resume Template (scroll down for more choices)
College Planning Checklists
Discovering a Career or Major and Career Exploration Tools
US News College Major Quiz (requires account)
Building a High School Resume
Resume Tools
Videos
Resume Templates (Make a Copy and Use it to Organize your Information)
Letters of Recommendation
Common Application
College Research and Planning
State University System Matrix (information for Florida Public Schools)
Private Colleges of Florida Matrix (information for Florida Private Schools)
The College Interview
Standardized Tests
PSAT Preparation
SAT Preparation
Varsity Tutors is now on your launchpad
8 Full Length Practice Tests from College Board
ACT Preparation
ACT Subject Practice
CLT Preparation (CLT is now a Bright Futures Qualifying Test)
Classical Learning Test - Practice Tests
Useful Links
How to link your PSAT results to your Khan Academy account.
Short video explaining PSAT score report.
Letters of Recommendation Tips for Teachers