Creek Valley High students conduct 'Apply2College' event

Seniors at Creek Valley High School will take a critical step in the college preparation process when they participate in a college application event on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the school.

The event is part of a statewide Apply2College Campaign sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation. More than 150 high schools statewide are conducting Apply2College events this fall to help high school seniors apply to at least one college.

During the event at Creek Valley, seniors will get hands-on help with college applications from guidance counselor Kathy Ford.

“Completing a college application can be overwhelming for many students – especially those from families unfamiliar with the process,” Ford said “This event will help reduce college application barriers many students face and should increase the number of seniors who go on to pursue higher education.”

The Apply2College Campaign is part of the American College Application Campaign initiative sponsored by the American Council on Education. All states are now participating in the annual program. States that have participated in previous years are finding that as many as 79 percent of students who submit a college application go on to attend college.

CVHS seniors may also register for the ACT test on Dec. 12. Registration is due by Monday, Oct. 26.