Although the process of applying to college begins in the spring of 11th grade, college planning at American Heritage School begins as early as 7th grade. Our academic and college advisors visit classrooms, facilitate career exploration inventories, host events and college representatives on campus, develop travel itineraries to tour colleges in regions across the U.S. and locally, and meet with students and parents to help develop a comprehensive plan for each student.

• Classroom Guidance Lesson: ”Welcome to Junior Year”
  • Testing Plan 
  • Connecting with College/University Representatives
  • Know Yourself
  • Get More Involved
• Intro to Financial Aid 101
• College Planning Workshop for Juniors
• Junior Workshop - Part 1: Inside College Admissions 
• NCAA Introduction to Athletic Recruiting
• College Tours:
  • 3 Regional, across the U.S.
  • 2 Local, day trips

• Classroom Guidance Lesson: “Selecting Where to Apply”
• Junior Workshop - Part 2: Admissions Director Panel
• AHS College Fair
• NCAA Workshop
• Junior Conference with College Advisor/Letters of Recommendation 
• College Tours
  • 1 Regional, across the U.S.
  • 2 Local, day trips
• Jump Start Workshop (May)
  • Intro to Common App
  • Intro to Coalition App
  • College Essay Workshop
  • College Interviews
• Summer Programs (Explore and Apply)
   

• Jump Start Workshops (August)
  • Completing Common App
  • Applying to the Florida State University System (SUS)
  • College Essay Workshop
  • College Interviews
  • Financial Aid 
  • Getting Organized
• Continue Visiting Colleges with your Family

• One-on-one Meetings between seniors and their College Advisor 
• Essay/Supplemental Writing Review
• Nuts & Bolts College Application Workshop:
  • Student (Morning)
  • Parents (Evening)
• College Application Lab 
  • 3 days per week (Virtual & in-person)
  • Afterschool
• FAFSA Workshop
• CSS Profile Intensive Workshop
• College Tours:
  • 3 Regional, across the U.S.
  • 2 Local, day trips
• College Representative Visits to AHS

• Bright Futures Scholarship (Application Assistance)
• AHS College Fair
• College Alumni Panel 
• College Tours:
  • 1 Regional, across the U.S.
  • 2 Local, day trips
• Understanding Your Financial Aid Package/Appeal Process - Evening Workshop
• Mid-Semester & Final Transcript Requests/Submissions
• Assistance with Finalizing College Choice