College Counseling
Mrs. Michele Richardson
College and Guidance Counselor
[email protected]
Mrs. Rubi Zeledón
College and Guidance Counselor
[email protected]
The College and Guidance Office at ANS is involved in many activities to serve all students. It focuses on counseling students about the importance of building the best four year record possible to reflect academic and extra-curricular achievement to maximize potential of each individual. Emphasis is made on student responsibility for learning, expanding self-awareness of academic strengths, interests and aptitudes to prepare for career exploration and college search. College Advisory classes are offered to the 12th graders with the ultimate goal of finding their best “College Fits”. The Student Services office also prepares transcripts, runs the Advanced Placement Program and is in charge of administering the PSAT and AP exams. This website is to help every upcoming Junior and Senior student in finding resources for their journey to their future.
Online Resources
Big Future College BoardGreat site to search thousands of colleges, descriptions,and links. |
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Colleges That Change Lives“Colleges That Change Lives, Inc. (CTCL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process.” |
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College Week LiveHundreds of Colleges to chat with. |
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National Association for College and Admission CounselingResources for students and parents in colleges search, application process, college fairs and more. |
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Naviance Student ANS ConnectionThis link is for ANS seniors to use their ANS Naviance account for College apps. |
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Niche.comCollege research |
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SAT/ACT Deemphasizing Schools“Top Tier” School that Deemphasize the ACT/SAT in Admissions Decisions |
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Undergraduate Schools in CanadaLinks to Universities and Colleges in Canada. |
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Family ConnectionFill out the Personality Test and Career Interest Inventory under the “Careers” tab to see suggested careers and majors based on your skills and passion. |
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Major and Career ProfileCollegeBoard’s extensive list of majors and careers. |
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Major SearchPrinceton Review’s major search. |
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O*Net OnlineA great list of careers with the tasks, skills, abilities, knowledge, technology, etc required to be successful in each career. |
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University of Missouri Career Interest GameA fun way to see what you might be interested in studying! |
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ACT RegistrationOnline registration for the ACT. |
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SAT RegistrationOnline registration for the SAT and SAT Subject tests. |
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SAT Subject Test SchoolsA list of schools that require, or strongly encourage, SAT Subject tests. |
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Testing Optional SchoolsA list of colleges and universities that do not require the SAT/ACT for admission can be found here. |
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TOEFL RegistrationOnline registration for the TOEFL English Proficiency Exam. |
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CSS ProfileCSS/Financial Aid Profile through CollegeBoard is required by many colleges if a student wishes to be considered for financial aid. Check your university to see if its required. |
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EFCHow colleges find your Estimated Family Contribution and determine how much financial “need” each student can attain. |
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Financial Aid LettersRead real financial aid letters and get translations for the big, fancy words used by financial aid offices. |
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Non-US Citizens
PDF Resource2013 Leading US Institutions with Financial Aid for International Undergraduates |
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EducationUSAFinance your studies: Resources, videos, budgets, etc. for non-US citizens. |
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eduPASSFinancial Aid for International Students |
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International ScholarshipsFor non-US citizens looking to study in the States or US citizens looking to study abroad. |
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NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsFinancial aid for undergraduate international students |
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Organization of American States Rowe FundEducational loans for citizens of Latin America looking to study in the United States. |
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US Citizens
FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid |
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FastwebCreate an account and be matched with scholarships that you may qualify for. |
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International Financial Aid SearchSearch Engine for US and non US citizens. |
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MeritAidAcademic scholarship search engine. |
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Scholarships.comCreate a free account and receive constant updates of scholarships that you may qualify for. |
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Athletic ScholarshipsInformation regarding the recruiting process and scholarship opportunities for student-athletes. |
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PDF ResourceNCAA 2015-2016 Guide for College Bound Student Athlete |
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US News and World Report8 Tips for the Student Athlete |
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Women’s Sports FoundationA resource for female student-athletes. |
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NCAA
NCAA Eligibility CenterAll you need to know about playing sports at the collegiate level. |
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Important Dates
SAT 2018-2019
| Registration Deadline | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2018 | October 6, 2018 |
| October 5, 2018 | November 3, 2018 |
| November 2, 2018 | December 1, 2018 |
| February 8, 2019 | March 9, 2019 |
| April 5, 2019 | May 4, 2019 |
| May 3, 2019 | June 1, 2019 |
ACT 2018-2019
| Registration Deadline | Exam Date |
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| September 8, 2018 | |
| September 28, 2018 | October 27, 2018 |
| January 11, 2018 | February 9, 2018 |
| May 3, 2019 | June 8, 2019 |