Monticello High School College and Career Planning Guide
The Monticello High School Guidance Department is pleased to provide students and parents with the College and Career Planning Guide, developed by our very own counselor, Tatum Terwilliger! Students and parents are encouraged to take advantage of the information provided on this guide to help navigate the high-school-to-college-and-career transition. If you have any questions about the College and Career Planning Guide or need additional assistance, please call the Guidance Department at 845-794-8840, ext. 10951.
You can find the College and Career Planning Guide here.
A large portion of the material found below is listed on the aforementioned College and Career Planning Guide, but please proceed further for more information, websites, and resources available to you. Thank you!
Free Online ACT/SAT Practice Tests
For a chance to take ACT/SAT practice exams free of charge visit Test Prep Review website.
College Entrance Exam Dates
Registration deadlines and materials for the SATs and ACTs are available in the Student Center. Students may also sign up online at either College Board website for the SATs or the ACT website for the ACTs.
Higher Education Website
Get help with financial aid questions by visiting the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation website.
Take Note of This Important Code!
Monticello High School’s CEEB Code is 333200. This code is used on SAT and ACT registration forms as well as requested on college applications.
Helpful Websites
Applying to College FAQs: Read about frequently asked questions about applying to college
FAFSA: It’s not too early for seniors and early graduates to sign up on the FAFSA website to get their pin numbers for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Fill our your FAFSA form now or download a free copy of the FAFSA form from this website. If you fill out the form online, parents and students need to get separate PIN numbers. This functions as signatures online.
SUNY Schools: This website provides links to all SUNY campuses, links to the online SUNY application, and a feature for prospective students to submit inquiries about any of the 64 SUNY campuses.
Online College Information: This website provides information on Online College information for high school students. Since the advent of the internet, distance learning is also a possibility for college-bound students!
Common App: The 2021-2022 application will launch on August 1, 2021. Explore more than 900 colleges on the Common App
College Board: This website provides online signup for SAT1, college searches, and financial aid information.
Career Help: This website provides career information, interest inventories, and college search information.
Trade School: Is trade school right for you? Learn about trade school, trade school jobs, and choosing the right trade school in this guide
Military: Start here to view and learn about the different branches of the US Military.
Local Scholarship Opportunities: List of scholarships open to Monticello High School students
Scholarship Searches: This is a good site for college and scholarship searches.
SUNY Sullivan Application: Apply for free to our local SUNY Sullivan Community College!
8 Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay: Your essay can give admission officers a sense of who you are, as well as showcasing your writing skills. Try these tips to craft your college application essay.
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation: The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation has help with financial aid questions.