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Resources for Seniors
AUGUST CLASS MEETING (8/23/24)
Presentation from Dr. Grich, Senior Principal
* Class of 2025 - Senior Meeting
Presentation from Mrs. Prange, Post-Secondary Counselor
* Class of 2025 - Senior Year, Graduation & Beyond**COLLEGE EVENTS**
GRADUATION
Confirm you are on track with your graduation requirements. Use the Academic Plan Progress Report in Infinite Campus to view the status of your credits and required assessments (EOC exams, MO & US Constitution, American Civics). Connect with your comprehensive counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
- Seniors may begin submitting applications as soon as they become available (most launch on August 1).
- Most colleges offer their own school-specific application and/or are members of the Common Application. Students may choose whichever application is best for them, but should never submit more than one application to each school.
- Use SchooLinks (log in with Clever) to track applications and request supporting documents (transcripts, recommendation letters and forms)
- Instructional Handout: SchooLinks - College Applications
- Resources to help with the Common Application (*only needed if you use the Common App to apply to colleges!)
- Need Essay Help? Check out these sites:
- Free Essay Editing Services
- Free 4-Day Essay Writing Course
- College Essay Guy - Resource Hub
- Personal Statement & Application Workshops hosted by Johns Hopkins University
Application Fee Waivers: If you have financial barriers and need assistance with application fees, waivers might be available for students who qualify for meal benefits. To see if you are eligible, fill out the district application here.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid
Missouri A+ Scholarship ProgramScholarship Sites:
* SchooLinks - log in with Clever, then go to Finances - Scholarship Match
* My Scholarship Central - St. Louis Metro Database
* Going Merry - National DatabaseFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Regardless of your current financial status, we encourage all families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is also required for students planning to use the Missouri A+ Scholarship.
Below are the steps to take for filing your FAFSA:
1) Now: Create your FSA ID here. The student and any contributors (ie parent(s), spouse of parent) will need FSA IDs (username/password for the FAFSA). Verification of your account could take 1-3 days, so plan accordingly.
2) Starting December 1: Create your 2025-26 FAFSA here. The form should take less than one hour to complete. Be sure to list the city of your high school as "Chesterfield" and then select "Central High".
**Note: if seniors plan to take classes the summer after graduation, they will also need to file a 2024-25 FAFSA to access federal/state funding (including use of the A+ scholarship).CSS Profile
The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile. A list of participating schools is available online here.
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
College Research
- Finding the Best Fit College
- Mentors 4 College - local, non-profit organization offering FREE post-secondary support for students and parents
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College Visits/Fairs:
- If you are going to miss school for a campus visit, please inform your grade-level office of your absence. The absence is coded as "CV" (College Visit) and is excused, but you are still responsible for the missed work.
- Lots of college admission representatives visit PCH - - sign up in SchooLinks to connect with them while they are in the building. Instructions for registering are located here.
- If you would benefit from attending a college fair, there are several great opportunities in the fall. Sign up at StriveFair.
Alternative Path Research
Appointments with Mrs. Prange: students (and/or parents) may schedule individual appointments on school days with Mrs. Prange using her online scheduling system. Email her for the link or stop by the Counseling lobby to scan her QR code.
