College Planning
College Planning Calendars
Are you on track this year as you plan for college? Click on your grade level below to view your grade level calendar/checklist:
College Planning: 10th & 9th Grades
College Planning Resources
Don't Know Where to Start Your College/Career Planning?
Visit these websites to start!
https://collegeiswithinreachhawaii.com/
UHCC College & Career Resources
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
College Fairs: Typically, each year a National College Fair takes place on Oahu. It offers a convenient opportunity to get information and meet college representatives. Oftentimes, parents are invited to attend the fair in the evenings. WHIS arranges bus transportation to take a limited number of students to the site during school hours.
Sign up information is located in the CCRC (College & Career Resource Center).
College/Military/Vocational Representative Visits: WHIS CCRC hosts a variety of agencies to share up-to-date information about their institution as well as answer any questions attendees may have. Check the CCRC website to see a listing and a link to sign up to attend.
College Is Within Reach Hawaii
Links to resources and information that can help you find the college and career path that’s right for you.
https://collegeiswithinreachhawaii.com/
Big Future
Finding colleges and careers that are right for you doesn’t have to be stressful. Sign in for help planning for life after high school.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
The College Tour
The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by multi-award winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world. Each episode of The College Tour focuses on a single college or university. From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.
Institution Applications Information
The Common App is a tool to use when applying to multiple colleges on the mainland. Over 800 colleges use the Common App. Using this application can make life a little easier. Check out the website for more details.
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) offers reduced tuition at participating colleges. Some colleges use it as a scholarship and some limit the majors that are open to WUE students. Use this website: WUE website and then direct specific questions to the college you are interested in.
College Application shortcut to UH Community Colleges
Applying for college can be overwhelming. We want to make it as quick and easy for you as possible. Complete our Kamaʻāina application today! Click on one of our campuses to begin!
https://star.hawaii.edu/shortapp/
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