Searching for Colleges

As you enter your Junior year of high school, you should begin thinking about what you plan to do after graduation. Looking for the right college or university is a lengthy and complicated process, but your School Counselor is there to help you.

What you need to know for in-person college fairs

Bergen County College Fair 2023

NJ National College Fair Flyer

College Open Houses-NJ

Kiplinger's Best College Values

Compare the 200 top values in liberal arts colleges. Create your own list of private or public universities or search by state.

Virtual College Fairs

Bergen County Director of Guidance College Fair on March 20th!

NJ Transfer: NJ Transfer offers a web-based data information system to assist students interested in transferring from a New Jersey community college to a participating four-year institution in the State.

Seniors

Our Counseling Department presented a detailed seminar on how to complete and submit applications for the best possible results. Topics included Deadlines, Organization, The Common Application, Early admission and Early Decision programs, obtaining and submitting letters of recommendation, and much more!

• Senior Parent's Application Night

  • Get the presentation here!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Senior Counseling Bulletin

• What is Common App?​​​​

• The Common App Checklist for Students & Parents

Juniors

Test-Optional Colleges

As Juniors continue their search for colleges, we understand that school closures and social distancing make that process much more difficult. To ease your anxiety about applying to college, the School Counseling Department has compiled this list of colleges and universities that have gone TEST OPTIONAL for the Class of 2024. As always, please contact your counselor if you have any questions. Stay safe!

Junior Parent Night is on Wednesday, January 11, 2024, 5:45pm

Click here to hear a recording of the presentation.

Download the evening's handout and PowerPoint presentations below.

• Junior Parent Night Presentation​​​​​​​

• Junior Pre-College Application Process 

• College Admissions Process Presentation

• Naviance Presentation

• College Planning Timeline

• Application Timeline for Parents​​​​​​​ 

Dual Credit Opportunity

We're thrilled to offer an incredible dual credit opportunity through Fairleigh Dickinson University for our high school students. Now, you can earn college credits while still in high school, giving you a head start on your academic journey. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to expand your horizons and start earning college credits. Contact your school counselor today for more information.

Summer Programs

• Summer Program Directories: Online directories such as TeenLife, Summer Discovery, and Oxbridge Academic Programs are a few to offer comprehensive listings of summer programs for high school students. These directories allow you to search for programs based on various criteria, including location, academic focus, and duration. Reach out to your school counselor or teachers for guidance. They often have information about summer programs and can provide recommendations based on your interests and academic goals.

College Testing Requirements 

Do you know the difference between the SAT and ACT? Do you have questions about these tests? 

Watch this presentation on Understanding College Testing Requirements to learn more.

Additional Resources for students and parents:

• College Readiness Summer Series hosted by The Princeton Review

Files:

• FLHS School Profile 2023