Post High School Readiness
Core – Complete the following:
High School Transcript – High School Transcripts must be submitted for all college applications. A copy must be obtained through the registrar at your home high school or parchment.com. A printout from Skyward will not be accepted. Be sure to follow your home high school's transcript request process. High school transcripts cannot be generated at the JATC.
Post-High School Graduation Plan – Research requirements for your intended program of study, degree, or major. Program requirements for certifications, professional licenses, degrees, and majors are readily available on each college/university's website. Complete and include the document provided as evidence in your portfolio.
College / Skills & Trade Comparison Spreadsheet – Complete a College Report that compares and contrasts 2-3 colleges of consideration. A completed spreadsheet must be included in the student portfolio. Students may find the College Navigator website as well as individual college and university websites helpful as they gather data to complete the college report.
**Please use either template below for your documentation.
Supplemental – Complete two of the following:
College Campus or Trade School Visit – Students may complete an in-person or virtual campus tour of a college of their choice. Examples of opportunities available at some local institutions are posted at the links below. Students will use the College Visit Document to gather information during their visit and include the report in the student portfolio.
Submit a College Application – Submit a college application to any post-secondary institution (public or private). Post-secondary institutions that offer certificate programs, 2-year associate degrees, and/or 4-year bachelor's degrees all meet the definition of college. Portfolio evidence can include any of the following: a copy of an email or electronic communication from the institution stating that the application has been submitted, documentation that an application fee has been paid, an admissions acceptance letter, or other documentation proving college application was submitted. **Don't forget to send your transcript!** Transcripts can be sent electronically using Parchment.com.
*** If you have taken any concurrent enrollment classes you have already completed a college application. Evidence of concurrent enrollment will be verified through your high school transcript.
Letter of Recommendation Form – Students will often need to obtain at least one letter of recommendation for use in scholarship applications and/or college admissions applications. In order to ensure a strong letter, it is helpful to provide detailed information about yourself when asking for a letter. Please complete the “Request for Letter of Recommendation Documentation” form available below and include it or an actual Letter of Recommendation in the Portfolio.
College Application Essay – Many college applications require a college admissions essay in their student portfolio. The CollegeBoard has essay writing tips and sample essays at the link below.
(College Application Essay Writing tips)
(College Application Essay Writing tips)
FAFSA Application – Complete a FAFSA application. Certification of a FAFSA submission to the federal government would be the inclusion of a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) in the student portfolio. The SAR is generally delivered via email 72 hours after submission of an electronic FAFSA. Personal information (such as income) should be removed or hidden. For more information and guidance on FAFSA submission, students should attend a FAFSA Completion Open House at one of the Jordan District High School Events.
Submit a Scholarship Application – Only one application is required. An email confirmation or a screenshot verifying electronic submission of the application must be included in the student portfolio.
Instructor-Approved Activity - The instructor and/or counselor may approve an activity that meets the expectations of this component.