College-Related Resources

College Planning: Helpful Websites

Click here to access Common App "Plan" Page

The Common App "Plan" page helps students and families prepare for college by offering guidance on exploring options, understanding costs, and getting ready to apply.

Click Here to access NY Colleges: Explore Options

This site is a searchable dashboard of private New York colleges and universities. It helps to compare institutions, explore admissions and financial aid details, and start the college-search process.

Click here to access Big Future "Plan for College" Page

The BigFuture "Plan for College" page offers students step-by-step guidance, from exploring colleges and majors to applying and paying for school, to prepare for life after high school.

Click here to access the SUNY College Campus List

The page from State University of New York provides a comprehensive directory of all 64 of its campuses across New York State, helping prospective students explore their options. For those interested in SUNY Colleges, click here to review qualifications for the excelsior scholarship.

Links to Popular Colleges in the Area:

- Keuka College

- Geneseo

- Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC)

- Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

- Binghamton

- Alfred State

SUNY Virtual Tours, Open Houses, Workshops and more: www.suny.edu/attend/visit-us/campus-visit/www.engage.suny.edu/portal/suny_college_fairs

If you would like additional resources to guide you on your college search, reach out to your school counselor!

Applying to Colleges Via Common Application

The Common Application (commonly referred to as Common App) is an online college application platform that allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities using one centralized application. Instead of filling out separate applications for each school, you can complete one main application and send it to any participating institution.

Click here to view a video that will walk you through the process of completing the Common App
Click here to access the Common App website

Financial Aid Information

Seniors planning to attend college after graduation will need to apply for financial aid. To begin this process, visit https://hesc.ny.gov/ & https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa .

Click here to view a video that will walk you through the FAFSA form.
This video takes you through the steps to create your FSA ID, which is required to complete the FAFSA form.

The CSS profile is an additional Financial Aid form required by some colleges. Visit their website to see if your college requires the CSS Profile.

Schools in NYS that require the CSS include:

Colgate
Cornell
Hamilton
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Syracuse
Fordham University
University of Rochester
And more!