College Admission Process

Attention: When clicking on a link, you will be leaving the official CCPS website. 
Please see our disclaimer.


College Search Tools

WHS Class of 2010 Acceptance Statistics
College Board- Information about SATs, APs, and college
College View- Search for colleges, majors, careers, financial aid, and scholarships.
Bridges- online college/career search
            Site ID: 10000675
            Password: owls
Princeton Review- Explore colleges and careers
Petersons- Search colleges by state, majors, tuition, size, and athletics


 Four Year College Application Process

Need advice about the college application process? Here's help on getting through each step, from when to apply, how to complete your applications, getting recommendation letters, and tips for acing the interview that will give your college applications that added boost!

 

  1. What are your college admissions options: Early Decisions, Early Action, Open, Rolling, and Regular?
  2. What do I need to complete the application?
  3. Should I submit the online or paper application?
  4. What is the Common Application and should I use it?
  5. How do I get an official transcript? 

              **Transcript Request Form** 
     
  6. Who should write my recommendation letters? 

              **Senior Credential Sheet**    
     
  7. How do I write a quality application essay?
  8. Do I really need to participate in a college entrance interview?

 


Information about Carroll Community College

Campus Tours- Weekly campus tours are offered on Tuesdays at 6 PM, no RSVP required, come to the admissions office.  To arrange an individual tour at an alternate time email admissions@carrollcc.edu or call 410-386-8430.

Placement Testing- Juniors considering enrollment during their senior year and seniors considering enrollment in the spring or after graduation will need to take the placement test.  Students are required to contact the Admissions Office at 410-386-8450 to schedule their testing time slot.
High School Testing Dates:
Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Tuesday February 21 at 9:30 AM, 1 PM and 6 PM
Monday March 5 at 1:30 and 6 PM

Prepare for the placement test:  Visit www.carrollcc.edu/testprep before you take your placement test.


Scholarship & Financial Aid Information

Scholarships- Please see the most recent Counseling Newsletter or visit the School Counseling Office for the most up-to-date list of scholarship opportunities
Financial Aid Tip Sheet
Scholarships for Minorities & New Americans
Scholarships for Women
FinAid!- Information about scams, contests, and special interest groups.  Sponsored by NASFAA.
FastWeb- Free scholarship and college searches and financial aid tools
FAFSA- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Maryland Higher Education Commission- Scholarship searches and answers to your financial aid questions