Class of 2026

• XELLO: Explore Careers, Schools, and Majors: CLICK HERE or login through Portal
• BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Enter job title in "Search Handbook" box, choose appropriate title, and review "What they do," "How to Become One, " Pay," and "Job Outlook" tabs.
• MyPlan.com: another resource to explore careers

• College Rep Visits- stop by during lunch in cafeteria
• National College Fair
• September 16: 8:30-11:30 and 5:00-7:00 pm @ Hy-Vee Arena
• Register Here
• Liberty College Fair
• September 25: 5:30-7:00 pm
• Register Here
• XELLO: Explore Careers, Schools, and Majors: CLICK HERE or login through Portal
• College Search: Big Future
• Schedule Campus Visits
• Consider Midwest Student Exchange : At these schools you receive a discounted tuition price as an out-of-state student.

• ACT National Test Date Registration: PHHS School Code: 262545/Site Code: 191410

• ACT Prep opportunities available

• Fee waivers for those who qualify…See Counselor

• SAT National Test Date Registration

• Check colleges to see if they will SuperScore your ACT (Taking the highest test score

  from each subtest from multiple test dates to come up with a “SuperScore”).

• Science is now optional on the ACT; be sure to check your major to see if it is required.

• Apply to at least a fall back school, perfect match, and stretch school

• Apply online at institution of choice by deadline; pay attention to deadlines and write them in your planner, phone, or outlook calendar! (Typically Nov/Dec for automatic scholarships and priority housing)
• Apply directly to the institution or
• Apply using the Common App

• Application fee: Expect $35-$50; some colleges accept fee waivers. See your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver
  

• Send Official Transcript: Request via XELLO or Login through Portal
  

• Send Official ACT: Send via ACT account. *Remember to send ACT scores for free when you register for ACT, or you will have to pay $20.00 per test date per report

• Send MCC Dual Credit Transcript: via Maple Woods account
  

• Send AP Scores via Collegeboard account

• Send CLEP Scores via Collegeboard account

• Reminder: A final transcript will also need to be requested in May
  

How to request a transcript from XELLO

Click link below to review the Senior presentation given to students and parents.

• Attend FAFSA informational Night: September 24, 2025 5:00 and 6:30 PM; Room 423

• Parents & students complete a FSA ID prior to starting the FAFSA

• Complete the FAFSA starting October 1!

• SCHOLARSHIPS! Meet with your counselor!

• Local Scholarship List:- Login to Xello; proceed to college planning tab.

• National Scholarship Search Engine: Fastweb

• Complete resume (Honors/Activities/Awards): Xello provides template.

• Student Questionnaire Please fill this out. It helps counselors and teachers write a much better letter of recommendation, personalized for you.

• Ask for letters of recommendation at least 2-3 weeks in advance when possible. Provide a resume and the completed student questionnaire (linked above) to your recommenders.

• Essay- Start preparing personal essays for scholarships
• *** Do not use AI and programs like ChatGPT to do essay writing for you***
  
  
• Attend the writing lab during homeroom in room 101 with Mrs. Hantzis to have your essays reviewed. Email hantziss@parkhill.k12.mo.us and she will create an appointment pass for you.

• Complete A+ requirements

• Meet with a recruiter from the branch of military you would like

• Take the ASVAB test- contact your recruiter to coordinate the test

• Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center if you haven't already

• Register for the NAIA Eligibility Center if you haven't already

• Request HS transcript to be sent to NCAA and/or NAIA via XELLO