College, Career, & Resources
College Resources
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Financial Aid Basics: What Students & Families Need To Know
College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators
Information for students with disabilities and their families to find resources to help with their dream of a college education. There are many pathways to achieve independence through higher education, and Maryville University has created this helpful “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) to give you an idea of what to expect as you research your options.
You can find the guide here: Click Here
The Common App Toolkit
Creating a Common App Account, Completing the Common App, Tips & Best Practices, Understanding Application Fees and Fee Waivers, Gathering Materials, High School Details Information Sheet, The Common App Advantage, A Quick Guide to the Application, Recommendation Process, Naviance eDocs & the Common App, FERPA and your Application, A Quick Guide to the Counselor Recommendation, A Quick Guide to the Teacher Recommendation, Tips for Completing Recommendations Forms, Understanding the MY College Tab, Manage Deadlines, A Common Application Tour, Common Application Tutorials, Submitting Recommendation Form, Payment and Submission, Introduction for Parents, Preparing for College, Do You Have to Complete Courses & Grades?, Common App & Scholar Snapp Your Scholarship Connection, Common App & Strive Your Mentoring Connection, What is Common App Ready? English/Spanish. Click Here
The Common Application - Additional Resources
- The Common Application Videos
- Things Recommenders Need to Know About the Common App
- Creating A Common App Account
- High School Details Info Sheet
- The Common App Toolkit - Spanish (Spanish)
- The Common App Ready Counselor Sheet
College And Career Application Resources
Students should utilize the information in SCOIR to help them navigate through the college application process. Additional resources are listed below.
Guide to the College Admission Process
An invaluable resource for students as they search for and select a school that’s right for them. The resource is provided by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Click Here.
Khan Academy
- Overview: applying to college
- Timeline: applying to college
- Deciding when to apply: early vs. regular decision
- Filling out the college application: Common Application walkthrough
Click Here for more information.
Common App
Admission essays. Click here to learn more.
Information On Colleges
Use your SCOIR account to take career interest assessments and find colleges meeting your search criteria
- College Scorecard
- State of New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, NJ College & University Directory by Sector
- Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program
How To Pay For College
SAT
ACT
- Free ACT Test Prep
- ACT Dates
- ACT Accommodations
- ACT resource: guide to college campus visits
- Education Dive Higher Ed (free daily newsletter on trending topics in higher education)
- ACT resource: 5 questions students must ask while college and career planning
- Discover Business Degrees: ACT
Resources For Students With Disabilities - Preparing For College / Career
Local Military Contact Information
U.S. Air Force
Staff Sgt. Jared Carluen
e: jared.carluen@nullus.af.mil
p: (908) 686 - 2000
U.S. Army
Sgt. Gregory S. Bennett
e: gregory.s.bennett24.mil@nullmail.mil
p: (973) 677 - 1900
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Patrick MacWalters
Academy Admissions
e: pmacwalters@nullgmail.com
U.S. Marines
Sgt. Derek Goodwin
e: derek.goodwin@nullmarines.usms.mil
U.S. Military Academy West Point
John Dilley
e: vetvette79@nullverizon.net
Vincent Commisa
e: vcommisa@nullnj.westpointfieldforce.us
U.S. Naval Academy
Rob Vroman
e:rob.vroman@nullgmail.com
U.S. Navy Nuclear Field Coordinator & NROTC Scholarship
Petty Officer Ryan Gargyi
e: ryan.gargyi@nullnavy.mil