You’re rapidly approaching high school graduation. There are gowns to be worn and tassels to be flipped and all the pomp and circumstance that comes with the territory. But as the day nears, and the anticipation builds, you begin to realize that friends are asking different questions than they did before.
Where are you going to college? What are you majoring in? Have you started applying to schools yet?
In a panic, you hop online to start researching colleges, and now, the sheer cacophony of questions is getting overwhelming. In state or out? Public or private? Four-year school or community college? Business, math, English, engineering? It’s enough to make anyone go crazy.
Lucky for you, Herrick District Library offers a service to help you navigate the transition to college.
CollegeNow is an online hub packed with useful information for your college search. All you need to access these resources for free is a Herrick District Library card and a PIN number.
What does CollegeNow give you access to? Great question! Let’s explore.
- College Application Essay Help: If the dreaded college application essay has you staring at a blinking cursor for hours, CollegeNow can help. Through live counselor sessions or the Writing Lab, it can analyze your work and give you feedback on organization, grammar, clarity, and how to showcase your own voice. The purpose isn’t to have a machine tell your story for you, but to help you tell the best version of your own story.
- Live Admissions Counselors: One of CollegeNow’s biggest advantages is the access it grants to live college admissions counselors. These experts can answer any questions you have about choosing a school, completing applications, understanding financial aid, and even navigating FAFSA. Instead of piecing together a medley of information from dozens of websites, you can easily connect with someone who knows the admissions process inside and out.
- College Prep Resources: CollegeNow also offers a collection of self-paced resources to prepare you for every step of the application process. You can find SAT and ACT prep materials, tips for recommendation letters, scholarship information, financial aid guidance, and more.
The best part? These resources are available from home, on your own schedule, and completely free with your Herrick District Library card. Stop by the library or visit our online resources page to access CollegeNow and take the next step toward your future.
The transition from high school to college can be very overwhelming. There are essays to write and emails to send and goodbyes to have. But you don’t have to approach this massive change alone.
With nothing but CollegeNow and your library card, you have a team of experts, a wealth of resources, and a clear roadmap ahead right at your fingertips. Take a breath, log on, and take that first step into your next chapter.
