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College 101
​​The Basics

UH Hilo Application Workshop
UH Hilo Application Workshop Registration

Wednesday, February 3
1:30 - 4:30 pm
**For all applicants who complete their application during the workshop, the application fee will be waived. Register today!!
REGISTER UH HILO Application Workshop
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College Application Virtual Events!
These events will be held during the months of October and November to support students through the college application process at the ​ten UH campuses. These informational sessions will provide students an overview of the application process, provide the opportunity to meet with campus reps and have their questions answered and offer helpful advice in preparing for college.
REGISTER for the UH College Application Events

College Planning TIP Sheet
PERSONAL PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS:
​Use your MyFuture Hawaii account to take assessments to match your strengths and interests with your college & career goals, find colleges that match you, sign up for college visits & career presentations, create your resume or personal data sheet, keep track of your college applications, find scholarships, and more. The College Board provides information about how parents can help. The National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), the office Federal Student Aid and the ACT Testing Company all have guides on preparing for and applying to college. The US Department of Education's College Navigator provides data on American colleges and Universities tied to the Department of Labor and Statistics.  See the links below for more information...

FOR Parents
Nacac guide to college admissions
Federal Student Aid College Preparation Checklist
Honolulu Magazine College Guide
College Wise Planning Guide Blog
niche applying to college junior year
ACT college and career planning
U.S. Department of Education College Navigator
College Career Planning Guide
My Future Hawaii Website

PLANNING TOOLS FOR COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS: 
​The College Board's Big Future Website has up to date resources for the college and career planning process. ​
Know Yourself
Degree Options
Create your Road Map
College Majors
College Search
Explore Careers
Quick Search
Best Fit College
APPLYING FOR COLLEGE:
The College Board's Big Future Website has up to date resources to guide you through the application process. College's charge an application fee to apply. If you qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, then there are several ways to get college application fees waived. Go to the School Counselor to get information on how to access college application fee waivers on your College Board account, through NACAC, through the Common Application  or directly from the college to which you are apply, if offered.
How to Begin
Fee Waivers
Application Tips
Early Applications
Application Basics
College Essays
Application Checklist
College Interviews
THE COLLEGE ENROLLMENT PROCESS:
​Got accepted? Need help with what's next? Bring your acceptance letter to the School Counselor so that we can assist you in the enrollment process. The College Board's Big Future Website also has up to date resources to guide you through the process of college acceptance and the next steps for admission. 
Making A Decision
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters
After you are Accepted
Finalize your College List
Compare Colleges
Paying for College
Final Transcript Request
Send your transcripts to the colleges or scholarship organizations that require them for the application. Complete the Kohala Transcript Request Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. Be mindful of deadlines! It takes up to 5 days to process transcripts so submit your requests early. The FINAL Transcript Request Form is only sent to the ONE college you plan to enroll into in the Fall. NCAA ,  NAIA , NJCAA Eligibility Centers also require a final transcript to be sent directly to them if you plan to play sports in college.
Transcript Request

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-- Dale Carnegie
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Rise to the Challenge, Cowboys!
E Ala E, Na Paniolo!


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