Bristol Central High School

A signpost with arrows pointing to different career paths: College, Trade School, Military, Employment, and Technical College.

Helpful links for parents and students:

Common App: www.commonapp.org
FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Naviance: Students can log in through their Google Waffle
CollegeBoard: https://www.collegeboard.org/
Ultimate Guide to College Admissions - College Admissions Timeline for Seniors: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-admissions/

Below are the links to the presentations that are provided to parents during Junior/Senior Parents' Night and to students in their classrooms during counselor workshops.

Junior Post-Secondary Planning Presentation

Senior Post-Secondary Planning Presentation

Additional Resources for Parents & Students

Common App: www.commonapp.org
Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/

FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/

Connecticut Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/connecticut-scholarships/