• College Planning 

     
     
    Perth Amboy High School
    College Application Procedures
     
     SAT/ACT Testing 
    • Most 4-year universities will require an SAT or ACT.
    • Register online here for SAT and here for ACT.
    • Take atleast two SAT and two ACT. 

    College Athletes: 

    • If you are planning to participate in athletics in college register with the NCAA here

    College Admissions

    •  Compile a list of colleges/universities/technical schools with your school counselor to which you will apply. Keep in mind
    that you should have an even amount of “Safety”, “Match”, and “Reach” schools.
     
    •  Create a common application account. 
      •  Go to Common App and set up your account.
      •  Write down your Common App Username and Password. (It is suggested that you use
        THE SAME USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR ALL COLLEGE NEEDS)
      • Complete your Common Application.
      • Release FERPA. 

    As always, BE MINDFUL OF DEADLINES.

    • Match your common application on Naviance!
    • Add all schools you are applying to on Naviance. 
    • Request teacher recommendation letters through Naviance. Ask in person first!
      • Provide the teacher writing your recommendation letter with a resume or use the attached brag sheet. 
    • Send SAT scores via collegeboard.
    • Sent ACT via actstudents.org 
    • Complete the FAFSA/HESAA 


    BREATHE!!!!

     
     
     
    Questions? Concerns? See your School Counselors!