CVHS Post Grad Newsletter
November 13th, 2025
- If you need a reminder on how to request transcripts, it's on the Post Grad website: How to Request Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation. To pay for transcripts, go through this direct link or login to MySchoolBucks and search "transcripts" to find and add CVHS TRANSCRIPTS. Students, don't forget to see me to let me know where and what you want sent!
- Please be aware that it may take 1-2 weeks to download, process, and mark as received for all application materials. You may continue to receive emails that documents have not been sent until they have completed those steps.
- Does your college of choice have an upcoming deadline of November 12th, November 15th, November 16th, or December 1st? Please plan ahead and check in with Ms. Gentry ASAP! Some colleges require information from your counselor, and counselors require time to be able to complete it. You can check the college websites for specific requirements. Please also make sure that the deadline is correct in Naviance.
- We have lots of college reps visiting Castle View this fall. Reps visit to help students learn more about the college/university, but they are also usually the rep who reads your application and helps you with all steps of the application process. If you list a college in “college I’m applying to” or “colleges I’m thinking about” in Naviance, you will receive an e-mail notification about the visit as soon as it’s scheduled. If you don’t have colleges updated in Naviance, you will have to frequently visit Naviance or the College Visit calendar to check upcoming visits. You must register for each visit in Naviance and pick up your pass the morning of the visit.
- University of Mississippi - Virtual Visit - Monday, November 17th at 9:00 AM
- Western Colorado University - Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 AM
South Dakota Mines is waiving the application fee for students from October 1 - November 30th. Apply here.
- Students interested in joining the University of Colorado Denver Pre-Health Scholars Program for the 2025-2026 cycle can apply October 1-December 1 using this link.
Remember - you do not need to complete the application all at once. You are able to save your application and return to it later.
- Helpful Hint
Sections and questions will be marked as to whether they are about the student or the parent. However, one of the most common mistake's parents who are helping their students make is to answer “Student Status” questions for themselves and not for their student. Most high school seniors will not have legal dependents they support nor will they be veterans.
- Preparing to Apply
Review Getting Started or our tutorial to understand what you may need to have available to complete the application. For information and instructions in Spanish, review en Español.
- Sign In
If you created a College Board account for the SAT, PSAT or AP, use the same username and password to sign-in. If not, create a new account. To sign-in, use the buttons on our home page and select the appropriate year you are applying. Custodial parents will use the same account as their student. Only noncustodial parents will create a separate account - learn more about creating a noncustodial account on our Profile for Parents page.
- Start the Application
The application provides online help to guide you. You do not need to complete the application all at once; you can save your application and return to it later.
- Submit the Application
Once complete, submit your CSS Profile application. The submit date and time is based on Eastern Time. If necessary, you will pay your application fee when you are ready to submit.
Remember: The CSS Profile is free to domestic undergraduate students whose family income is up to $100,000. Read more about Fee Waivers. If you do not receive a Fee Waiver, the fee for the initial application is $25. Additional reports are $16. Payment may be made via credit or debit card.
- Review Your Dashboard
Your dashboard includes your payment receipt and any next steps, such as uploading documents through the Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). You may also add additional schools at any time by clicking on “Add a College or Program.”
- Made a Mistake?
Don't worry! If you made a mistake on your application or need to include additional information after you submit, you can update your application by clicking “Correct Your CSS Profile” on your Dashboard.
- Questions?
We're here to help! Chat live or speak by phone with us Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The required tasks for all seniors are:
- Complete AchieveWorks® Learning & Productivity assessment from 9th grade
- Complete Career Interest Profiler from 10th grade
- Complete AchieveWorks® Skills from 11th grade
- Identify 3 favorite careers
- Add colleges to my list
- Schedule Senior Credit Check With Counselor
- Create/Update Resume: Use free services like google docs templates, ChatGPT, or Canva. Here is what you should include for a College Resume, or a resume for employment.
- 12th Grade Post-Secondary/Workforce Goal. What do you want to do after high school?
Use the Naviance tool "SuperMatch college search" under the colleges tab. This tool allows students to search for specific interests and narrow down their college options. Students can then make a list of their appropriate choices.
Have you received a scholarship? Please send Ms. Gentry the letter or a picture of the scholarship information for our records.
Colorado State University has a wonderful website for Financial Aid 101. They explain different types of aid and offer helpful tips. This is a general resource and not specific to CSU.
Colorado State University has a helpful website for Lesser-Known Scholarships to help with the search. This is not specific to CSU.
Students can search over 3 million scholarships worth $18 billion using Discover Student Loans. Their free scholarship search tool lists options based on academics, hobbies, ethnicity and more. No registration is required.
Sign up for the ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship and get applied to the scholarship automatically! Application deadline is November 30th, 2025.
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards 20 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth. Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application. To apply by the December 1, 2025 deadline click here: CLICK HERE
The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being: Earnest, Determined, and Moving. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.
Our team at Burress Injury Law is passionate about helping the “underdogs.” With our Underdog Scholarships, we aim to support prospective applicants who have persevered in the face of adversity and who want to use their life experiences to help others. Additionally, we offer Friends of the Firm Scholarships for deserving students with a connection to our law firm. Burress Injury Law provides a minimum of 6 annual scholarships each year to deserving students. The Underdog Scholarships awarded are between $2,500-$5,000 and are offered during the Spring and Fall semesters. The Friends of the Firm Scholarships are typically $1,000-$2,500. Deadline to apply is December 3, 2025.
The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship is a $2,500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you're in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio by December 31st.
THINK is an annual science research and innovation competition for high school students. Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK caters to students who have done extensive research on the background of a potential research project, but lack the resources to complete the project themselves and are looking for additional guidance in the early stages of their project. The program is organized by a group of undergraduates at MIT. Find out more on the website and apply by January 1st, 2026.
The 2026 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program application is now open! This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships - up to $40,000 total per recipient. Applications are accepted until January 5th, 2026. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online.
In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews. All submissions must adhere to contest requirements. The 2026 application deadline is January 12th, 2026.
The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation will award $1,500 or $2,000 scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational, technical or trade school program. Applications are available online, and due January 12, 2026.
The Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship was created to provide financial support for those who are looking to pursue higher education to understand how the world works. This scholarship is open to all students who have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake—whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existence—and will seek to lift up those from underrepresented communities in those fields, and first-generation college students. Deadline to apply is January 20, 2026.
