College Planning
Ephrata students have been introduced to Naviance Family Connection beginning in 9th grade. This program will be utilized for requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation as well as for the purposed of determining career interests, researching career options, colleges, and other post-secondary options. Seniors will have individual transition meetings in mid September, where the process will be reviewed. If a student has any questinos before their appointment, please stop by the Counsleing Office to meet with your counselor.
September 13, 2017 – Mountaineer Block – College information group meetings with your counselor. While this is an optional Mountaineer Block activity, ALL seniors who are planning on applying to college need to be present.
Naviance Family Connection Video Assistance
Video: Moving colleges from the “Colleges I’m Interested In” tab to “Colleges I’m Applying To” tab
EHS College Visit pre-approval form (PDF)
College Applications: Information and Procedures – lots of great information for seniors as they work on college applications.
College Scorecard – this site provides clear, accessible, and reliable ational data on college costs, graduation rates, students debt, and post-college earnings.
Finding the “Right” College
Search for the college that has exactly what you are looking for.
Custom college search based on YOUR criteria: Type of institution, major, location, cost, size, just to name a few. | |
State System of Higher Education Universities – Provides information about PA’s 14 State Universities. | |
This year’s top college rankings, as well as detailed school directory, interactive tools, a step-by-step college admissions guide, articles, and more! | |
Take a virtual tour of your favorite campus…. While no substitute for a real life tour, this is a great source of visual information! | |
College Boards college search page…. EXCELLENT – allows you to make school side by side comparisons. | |
Pennsylvania Community Colleges – offering Associate Degrees, Transfer Programs, Diplomas and Certificate programs. |
Career / Tech Schools
What is a Career Tech School? | |
What careers can I get with a CTE? | |
A guide to over 290 Pennsylvania Career schools |
Getting Ready for College
US Department of Education publication “It’s never too early to think about college”. Beginning the process. |
Athletics and College
Online Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete | |
Specially geared web site to help a student-athlete needs to find a college, apply for admission, and get financial assistance | |
Most recent graduation rates reported to NCAA |
EHS Guidance Links
EHS Resources
Contact Info
Ephrata High School
803 Oak Boulevard,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 721-1478
Fax: (717) 721-1129
School Hours
Doors open: 7:55 AM
School in Session: 8:10 AM - 3:00 PM