There is A LOT of advice out there on how to prepare for college. There is also a lot of information to remember! But take a deep breath and keep calm because we've got you covered! Take your time perusing some websites we have found especially helpful as you learn about all the in's and out's of navigating post-high school education. Also check out Corner Canyon's very own slideshow on all things "college ready!"

CCHS Resources

College 101, Preparing for College - Presented by Rayshawn Carr, University of Utah Admissions Counselor
College 101 - Presented by the CCHS Student Center
Self-Assessment/Letter of Recommendation "Brag Sheet" 
Use this form to prepare for requesting letters of recommendation and keep these guidelines in mind:
  • Fill out a Self-Assessment/Letter of Recommendation worksheet as completely as possible to provide your recommender.
  • Think of someone who knows you well.
  • Make an appointment to ask the teacher/counselor to write a letter of recommendation. Plan ahead to meet your timeline – ALLOW AT LEAST TWO WEEKS!
  • At the time of the appointment, give the teacher/counselor your completed information worksheet.
  • Write a short thank-you letter to the person who has supported you.
  • For recommendations requested through email, make sure you are using the recommender’s CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS.

Helpful Websites

Click here to get to the Utah Education Network's Parent Toolkit.  Get help planning for your child's education from kindergarten to graduation and beyond.
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​Collegedata.com is one-stop shopping! Experts offer advice on how to find the right colleges for you, how to increase your chances of getting accepted at the college of your choice, and how to pay for college and stay out of debt.
​ACT.org pulled together an entire library of articles and resources to help you get on the path to college and career readiness.
The purpose of Keys to Success app is to motivate students to unlock their future by connecting them with scholarships, internships, and opportunities that match their career interests.
Shmoop.com might be a silly name but they're serious about helping you prepare for college. While you are checking out their "College Essay Lab" or learning about "What Not to Do", you might actually have fun while you learn. Imagine that!

​Collegeprep101.com believes "the more you know about what to expect when you get to college, the better prepared you'll be to deal with it, whatever it is." Makes sense to us! They include a great list of "College Terminology" to help you learn the higher education lingo.
Bigfuture.org is sponsored by the College Board (the SAT people!) so when it comes to preparing for college, they know what they're talking about. From college majors to college life, financial aid to how to "get in" you can find it all right here! Best of all, watch videos from real students who've experienced college life first hand, even those who never thought college was for them.

Going to School Out of State?

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The Common Application, which is also more informally referred to as the Common App, is an advanced college application that is used to help prospective college students apply to multiple institutions at once. The University of Utah and Westminster College uses the Common App for their admission applications.  While you cannot apply to every single accredited institution by using this single online application, you can apply to a large number of undergraduate programs all across the world.

Remember those deadlines!

How to Write a Killer College Application Essay

Shopping for Schools
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Click here to read some helpful tips regarding college deadlines and what they mean.
Click on the two images below to read a great article published by USA Today on tips on how to write a great college essay.
Click on the image below to read an article published by USA today on factors to consider when choosing a college.