College Preparation - Tools & Tips


College Planning Calendar for Juniors (Class of 2012)
College Application Checklist
Senior Parents' Night: Last Minute Jitters Presentation
Why is it so Hard for a Good Student to Get into a Top College?
SAT/ACT Score and Test Comparison
Transcript Request
College Interviews:  What to Expect
College Essays:  Dos and Dont's
College Visit Checklist (from cappex.com)
College Fair Information and Questions to Ask Admissions Representatives


College Preparation Quick Links


College and career planning software used by Princeton High School.

Naviance is a web-based service designed especially for students and families. Family Connection is a comprehensive website that you can use to help in making decisions about colleges, careers, and learning styles. Family Connection, linked to your Counselor's Office, is a service that we use throughout your high school years to track and analyze your college plans and career data, so it provides up-to-date information that's specific to out school.

To access Family Connection, you will need a personal access code, which your counselor will provide for you. You can use that code to register for your own Family connection account.
Registration and information on the SAT & SAT Subject Tests. A comprehensive college search and planning website.
Registration and information on the ACT.  College search and career planning information.
The official Web site for "Test of English as a Foreign Language" programs and services. Includes tutorials and practice questions.
Scholarship search site, as well as information on financial aid, student loans, and colleges.
NCAA site for Division 1 & 2 college-bound athletes
An admissions application used by over 400 colleges and universities.
Seven Conservatories accepting one universal online application.
Lists SAT-optional colleges
The State University of New Jersey
Financial Aid Presentations

PHS Financial Aid Night Presentation
Early Planning for College Funding by Carl Buck

Financial Aid Quick Links

College and career planning software used by Princeton High School.

Naviance is a web-based service designed especially for students and families. Family Connection is a comprehensive website that you can use to help in making decisions about colleges, careers, and learning styles. Family Connection, linked to your Counselor's Office, is a service that we use throughout your high school years to track and analyze your college plans and career data, so it provides up-to-date information that's specific to out school.

To access Family Connection, you will need a personal access code, which your counselor will provide for you. You can use that code to register for your own Family connection account.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed in order to determine eligibility for federal student aid. In addition, most states and colleges use the information from the FAFSA to award non-federal aid. For specific questions, call 1-800-433-3243.
College Board application for financial aid for selection colleges.
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
A Scholarship Search