Counseling & Academics

1. Sign in to your free College Board account.
Your parent or counselor can’t register for you.

College Board website

2. Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information.
Make sure it’s the exact same name and information shown on your photo ID.

3. Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself.
This takes time, but it’s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you. 

Learn why you should opt in to Student Search Service®

4. Decide whether to sign up for the SAT with Essay.

See which colleges recommend or require it

5. Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.

photo requirements

6. Check out.

7. Print your Admission Ticket.

Have your previous scores handy as it has your ACT ID at the top.  You will need this to create your account.

You can send your scores to four schools of your choice for free as you register.  Otherwise, you may need to pay a fee at a later date as more colleges won't accept your scores directly from the HS transcript.

If you do not have your score report, contact: ACT.

Preparing for the ACT Test 2022-2023

TestNav - Preparing for the ACT test

taking the ACT Guide

• If you need a letter of recommendation for a college or an employer, ask a teacher/counselor/coach that knows you well.
• Be courteous: give two weeks minimum notice.
• Provide a resume of your accomplishments and activities completed.
• For counselors we have a SENIOR BRAG SHEET available in the counseling office that we require to complete letters.

As required by the College Credit Plus program, schools are required to provide an annual Information Session.  In lieu of an in person CCP Information Session, FHS will provide all materials virtually.  ALL of the below materials should be reviewed. If you can not review the below materials, schedule an appointment with your school counselor.

Annual CCP Notice for the 2023-2024 School Year 

The following checklists are meant for your own reference as you begin the College Credit Plus process. The above forms are meant to serve as a guiding tool to assist you in navigating the application process. We will not be collecting these checklists; they are for your own reference.

College credit plus checklist

CCP courses offered at findlay high school

ccp at millstream

The following documents are tools to assist you in your CCP application process. Each college/university has their own steps and procedures for application as a CCP student. Each college/university also has their own deadline for steps to be completed. Please review the application steps for each college/university that you intend to apply to as a CCP student.

college partners

Options A & B Guidance
ccp elegibility testing table 
Student Eligibility Process
Selective Service
OHSAA CCP Eligibility Worksheet
Requesting Your CCP College Transcript
Course Substitution Crosswalk
Mature Content PowerPoint 
Mature Content Guidance

Students are allowed a total of four (4) days for college visitation taken only during junior and/or senior years.

• Make an appointment with the college admissions office.
• Obtain college visit card from FHS attendance by presenting note from parent/guardian with date of visit and name of college/university.
• Show the college visit card to attendance aide and teachers prior to absence.
• At your college visit the card must be signed by college admission counselor and parent/guardian. This ensures an excused absence.
• After visit return signed card to attendance.

Colleges/Universities often visit our campus to meet with interested students.

•  Likely to be only virtual
•  Please monitor email announcements for college visits

College Fair is virtual, registration is now open!

Register for virtual College Fairs

• Single period classes for 9th -12th grade (schedule through school counselor and can be found in the course selection guide)
• Sophomores- Class presentations in November and tour building in December
• Applications due typically in mid-January
• Junior/Senior programs can be found at www.millstreamcc.org
• Many of the classes include college credit plus and industry credentials used towards graduation

Keep grades up
Maintain good attendance

Every college offers merit-based scholarships (academic record, athletic, etc.). Pay attention to deadlines!

If you know where you’re going, look at their website for specific scholarships that may become available through your major or college.

Check our website and check it often! New scholarships added as they become available.

Community Foundation Scholarships online application typically opens early December. More information to follow as it becomes available.