Class of 2023
SENIOR INFORMATION CHECK LIST
Explore your Options!
- Virtual College Tours and Virtual College Rep Meetings
- NACAC Virtual College Fairs: 9.11| 10.9| 11.6
- Xello: Explore Careers, Schools, and Majors: CLICK HERE or login through Portal
- College Search: www.bigfuture.org
ACT/SAT
ACT National Test Date Registration: CLICK HERE PHHS School Code: 262545/Site Code: 191410
ACT Prep opportunities available: CLICK HERE
Fee waivers for those who qualify…See Counselor
SAT National Test Date Registration: CLICK HERE


Request Transcripts from Xello
Applying to College
- Apply to at least a fall back school, perfect match, and stretch school
- Apply online at institution of choice by deadline; pay attention to deadlines and write them in your planner, phone, or outlook calendar! (Typically Nov/Dec for automatic scholarships and priority housing)
- Application fee: Expect $35-$50; some colleges accept fee waivers. See your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver
- Send Official Transcript: Request via Xello CLICK HERE or Login through Portal
- Send Official ACT: Send via www.actstudent.org account. *Remember to send ACT scores for free when you register for ACT, or you will have to pay $16.00 per test date per report
- Send MCC Dual Credit Transcript: via Maple Woods account: CLICK HERE
- Send AP Scores: via Collegeboard account: CLICK HERE
- Reminder: A final transcript will also need to be requested in May
Paying For College: FAFSA
- Attend FAFSA informational Night: September 28, 2022 5:00 PM; Location TBD
- Parents & students complete a FSA ID prior to starting the FAFSA: CLICK HERE
- Complete the FAFSA starting October 1st! CLICK HERE

Paying for College: Scholarships

- SCHOLARSHIPS! Meet with scholarship coordinator Sara Capra. Email capras@parkhill.k12.mo.us
- Local Scholarship List: CLICK HERE
- National Scholarship Search Engine: www.fastweb.com
- Ask for letters of recommendation at least 2-3 weeks in advance when possible
- Complete resume (Honors/Activities/Awards): Xello provides template
- Student Questionnaire Please fill this out. It helps us write a much better letter of recommendation for you.
- Essay- Start preparing personal essays for scholarships
- Complete A+ requirements
MILITARY
- Meet with a recruiter from the branch of military you would like
- Take the ASVAB test- contact your recruiter to coordinate the test
STUDENT-ATHLETE
- Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center if you haven't already CLICK HERE
- Register for the NAIA Eligibility Center if you haven't already CLICK HERE
- Request HS transcript to be sent to NCAA and/or NAIA via XELLO