COLLEGE

SCOIR is HHCA's college exploration and college application management tool. All upper school students and parents have an account. If you have never logged in to SCOIR, request an invitation to join.

download the september '23 college planning presentation here

Start Here: Junior (Spring Semester) College Prep Top 10 List

College Applications Checklist TIPS:

• Step-by-step guide for college applications for fall of senior year
• College Application Tracker
• College Essay Guy's College Application Hub + College Applications and Admissions Timeline
• Shemassian Consulting's The Ideal College Application Timeline

Common App:

• Click here to create a Common App account / log in
• SCOIR Guide to the Common App
• Common Application Guide for First Time Students
• Sample Common Application packages for fictional students:
  • Sample Common App #1 - Maya Carter
  • Sample Common App #2 - JT Morris
  • Sample Common App #3 - Zac Romero

College Activities List:

• Click here for a list and description of HHCA clubs and organizations.
• HHCA requires that students complete a minimum number of community service hours each year, which can be helpful in the college application process.  Click here for information about HHCA community service requirements. 
• College Essay Guy: Activities List Tips & Activities List Examples
• Check out these 30 competitions for a challenge in your area of interest, as well as a resume booster!

Letters of Recommendation:

• Requesting letters of recommendation (SCOIR guide)
• How to ask for a letter of recommendation (College Essay Guy)

The 24-25 Guide for the college-bound student athlete, designed to assist you with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, is available for download here. 

7 tips to Prepare for the Athletic Recruitment Process

• Common App Personal Statement Prompts
• The College Essay Guy: 
  - How to Write a College Essay: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
  - 12 Personal Statement Examples
  - Supplemental Essay Guides
• College Essay Tips

• SCOIR:

- Explore colleges with the SCOIR discover tab - you can add preferences (such as academic focus, distance/location, size, test scores, etc.)
- Scattergrams - view admissions probability by GPA and SAT/ACT score

• How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide
• CollegeData.com - Estimate your admissions chances and more!
• College Search by GPA - View admissions probability by GPA
• US Department of Education's College Scorecard - Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more
• Meet the college representatives who visit HHCA. See the schedule in SCOIR.
• Questions to ask College Admissions Representatives
• Academic Common Market - explore the possibility of in-state tuition for out-of-state colleges for certain majors HERE.
• Military Service Academies - USNA, USMA, USAFA, USCGA, USMMA
• ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Info - Train to serve as a military officer and pay for college at the same time.
  • NAVY/MARINE CORPS ROTC:
    • Navy/Marine Corps ROTC Main Website
    • Navy ROTC at The Citadel
    • - Contacts page here
    • Navy ROTC at University of South Carolina
    • - For questions regarding how to join UofSC Navy ROTC or Scholarships email the recruiting officer at navyrotc@mailbox.sc.edu or call 888-248-7026.
  • ARMY ROTC:
    • Army ROTC Main Website
    • Find colleges with Army ROTC (by state)
  • AIR FORCE ROTC:
    • Air Force ROTC Main Website
    • Find colleges with Air Force ROTC

HHCA Dual Enrollment Handbook

 
USCB:

• USCB Dual Enrollment Presentation (2023-24)

• USCB Dual Enrollment Steps:   Spring 2025 | Summer/Fall 2025

• USCB Dual Enrollment Online Application (fee waiver code: USCBDE)

• USCB Course Schedules (Click Course Schedule > USC Beaufort > subject area)

TCL:

• TCL Dual Enrollment Presentation (2023-24)
• TCL Dual Enrollment Process and Forms (turn in all forms to Mrs. Artime)
• TCL Dual Enrollment Online Application - Apply online, then complete the four forms below (download or pick up a copy from your HHCA counselor).
• TCL Course Search Tool

Will your Dual Enrollment course credits transfer? Check here for SC Colleges. Check the specific college's website if out of state (search "transfer course equivalency").

Will your AP score count? Search "AP Credit" on the specific college's website. Here is Clemson's AP Credit info, as an example.

AP/Dual Enrollment Comparison

• PRO TIP: In the summer before 9th grade, begin tracking involvement in these areas using a Google doc: academics, awards, extracurricular activities/clubs, athletics, work, community service, family service, summer camps, leadership, etc. Describe 3 things: What you did, what you learned, and what you enjoyed.

• Click here for a list and description of HHCA clubs and organizations.
• HHCA requires that students complete a minimum number of community service hours each year, which can be helpful in the college application process.  Click here for information about HHCA community service requirements. 

click here for competitions in areas ranging from art to STEM.

 SAT Dates

ACT DATES

SAT Registration: HHCA's school code (CEEB) = 411034

SAT Test Prep:

• Private / Small Group Tutoring by Huntington Learning Center (Emily Brooks)
• Private / Small Group Tutoring by Joy & Steve Courcy
• FREE SAT (Digital) Test Prep with Khan Academy
• FREE SAT Prep from Georgia Southern
• FREE SAT/ACT Strategy Sessions Online from Georgia Southern
• FREE SAT Prep (Petersons) from the US Army's March2Success Program
• SAT Question of the Day (Kaplan)
• SAT Vocabulary Word List - 100 Words To Know
• More SAT/ACT Tutors - Email Mrs. Robinson for an extended list.

ACT Registration (HHCA's private test site code 257120)

ACT Test Prep:

• Private / Small Group Tutoring by Huntington Learning Center (Emily Brooks)
• Private / Small Group Tutoring by Joy & Steve Courcy
• FREE ACT Prep from Georgia Southern
• FREE ACT/SAT Strategy Sessions Online from Georgia Southern
• FREE ACT Prep (Petersons) from the US Army's March 2 Success Program
• ACT Question of the Day (Kaplan)
• ACT Science Facts You Should Know
• Improve your ACT by 2 points in 20 minutes
• ACT Superscore Calculator
• More ACT/SAT Tutors - Email Mrs. Robinson for an extended list.

SAT/ACT Testing Accommodations

SAT/ACT Conversion Table

SAT/ACT Comparison

SAT vs. ACT Diagnostic Test - (SHORT version - 15 minutes or less)

SAT vs. ACT Diagnostic Test - (LONG version 1.5 hours)
 

What's a Good SAT score? The Definitive Guide

TESTING FAQs:

• List of test-optional colleges
• List of colleges that allow self-reporting of test scores
• Tips for managing test anxiety

An unofficial transcript of final grades in each high school course will be placed in students' SCOIR "My Drive" at least once per year (June), starting at the end of 9th grade. To request that a copy of your official high school transcript be sent to a coach, college or organization, email Ms. Caprielian, our registrar, here.