College Search 

Searching for colleges can be an exciting time and there are many things to think about and consider in finding the right college for each individual. See below for tools and resources to help you in your search.

Criteria to Consider

• Location
• Costs
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
• Work Study Programs
• Size
• Extracurriculars
• Affiliation
• Majors
• Type (2 yr/4 yr)
• Additional Programs
  • Study Abroad
  • Research Opportunities
  • Job Search

Where to Search

• Naviance https://www.fcps.edu/naviance 
• Supermatch
• College Websites
• Collegeboard - Big Future
  • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

College fit

• Choose a variety of colleges to apply to
  • Reach
  • Match
  • Safety
• Can I picture myself on the campus of various colleges

Testing policies

• Is the ACT/SAT required?
• www.fairtest.org  
• Scattergrams
  • Naviance under the college tab

College Visits 

• Tour Colleges
• Attend College representative visits to Langley (juniors and seniors) 

Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)

• Does your school require you to self-report your transcript? Visit the SRAR website to learn more about the process and the participating colleges and universities.

Academic Common Market

• Looking for a college degree not offered by a public institution in your home state? The Academic Common Market may be able to help. Many students qualify for in-state tuition to study at out-of-state institutions. 
• Not all colleges participate, not all programs are offered, and not every offered program is available to students in all states.
• Learn more about the Academic Common Market

Learn about the College Process by clicking the icons below: