Welcome to the College Compass Toolkit, a collection of organizers, tools, and resources to help alumni families better organize and plan for college.
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High School Planner
Record your high school courses, including their level (Advanced Placement, honors, International Baccalaureate, etc.) and your final grade; extracurricular activities; volunteering; sports teams; clubs; and any other outside-of-school stuff you might need for college applications and future resumes.
Goal Setting
Set concrete goals throughout your junior and senior year. These can apply to your high school objectives, your extracurricular goals, your college application milestones, and anything else you’d like to keep track of on your way to your dream university.
Wants and Needs
Before you begin your college search, organize and prioritize what matters to you when it comes to picking a college. Consider all the things that might not show up on rankings lists: weather, distance from home, campus life, class sizes, and more!
College Search Organizer
Organize the facts, figures, and need-to-know information about your college and university options. With all the information compiled, you can easily compare what each school offers. The College Search Organizer also contains links to other college search websites and tools.
To make your own copy from a desktop computer, click “File” in the top left-hand corner of the screen. Next, select “Make a copy” and select “Ok.” To make your own copy from a smartphone, tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner of your screen. Next, tap “Share & export.” Then select “Make a copy” and select “Ok.”
College Tour Checklist
Maximize your time touring a university campus with this handy checklist! Refer to it during your tour, use it to inform your questions, or fill it out after your time exploring.
College Admissions Glossary
Refer to this glossary of terms about college admissions to make the application process a bit clearer.