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The American College Application Campaign® team is available to offer technical assistance and trainings to help make your program a success. If you are a new State Coordinator, please contact our staff so we can provide you with a brief overview of the initiative, review your state campaign goals, and walk you through the resources available to assist with the planning and implementation of your state’s program.

The following resources are intended to assist State and Host Site Coordinators as they plan and implement the Campaign in their state or local community. Items have been posted to this web page and the State Coordinator SharePoint. If you are a State Coordinator and do not have access to the ACAC Network SharePoint, please contact one of our team members. 

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Site Coordinator Materials

There are a variety of activities that high school site coordinators can do prior to, during, and after the school’s College Application event. The Site Coordinator Materials provide an overview of the Campaign at the school-level. Additionally, you will find a Site Coordinator Checklist and Timeline which brings the planning and execution process together. State Coordinators should review, edit, and customize the Site Coordinator Materials to reflect their state’s implementation of the Campaign. Once edited, the resources should be sent to Site Coordinators at participating high schools and posted to the state’s Campaign website.

Pre-Event Planning Resources

The following resources should be utilized in the 6-8 weeks prior to hosting a college application event.
  • Step 1: Site Coordinator Timeline
  • Host Site Planning Committee Agenda
  • Planning Committee Audit
  • Student/Family Information Letter template
  • Event Schedule - Examples
  • Data Collection: Student Sign Out Sheet Template – Option 1
  • Data Collection: Student Sign Out Sheet Template – Option 2
  • Data Collection: Student Sign Out Sheet Template - Option 3
  • Poster: Ask Me About It (white background)
  • Build a Balanced College List - counselor slide deck
  • Build a Balanced College List - Info Sheet
  • College App Checklist – Instagram
  • College App Checklist – Twitter
  • College App Checklist – Facebook
  • Webinar Recording: Hear from 3 example schools
  • Social Media Graphic: Ask Me About Applying to College for Instagram
  • Press Release and Media Advisory - Local Template
  • 10 Steps for Applying to College - for students
  • 10 Ways to Build Excitement for College Application Events
  • Human Bingo Template
  • Poster: Ask Me About It (blue background)
  • Mayoral Proclamation Template

Day-of Event Resources

The following resources can be utilized during college application events. Some files would need to be printed and prepared in advance of the event.
  • #IApplied printout
  • #IApplied selfie printout
  • I Applied Pennant Preview
  • Accepted Pennant Preview
  • Accepted Pennant – print in house
  • I Applied Pennant – print in house
  • I Applied Pennant – White font (to upload in 4Impint)
  • I Applied Pennant – Black font (to upload in 4Imprint)
  • Accepted Pennant – White font (to upload in 4Imprint)
  • Accepted Pennant – Black font (to upload in 4Imprint)
  • #IApplied round stickers – print/order via Canva
  • I Applied rectangle sticker - with bleed
  • Ask Me Red button (editable)
  • Ask Me Where Grad RED button
  • Ask Me Blue button (editable)
  • Ask Me Sticker
  • Yard Sign – #IApplied to College
  • Yard Sign - #IApplied to College - print via Canva

Student Resources

The following resources are intended for students to use as they take the necessary steps through the college application process. Host site coordinators (counselors and educators) are encouraged to email or print the resources for students.
  • Encourage - FREE college and career prep app
  • Build a Balanced College List - Info Sheet
  • Reporting Test Scores on College Applications
  • College Board College and Career Planning Resources
  • ACT College and Career Planning Resources
  • College Application Worksheet
  • Next Steps for Students After Applying
  • College Application Fee Waiver
  • College Research Worksheet
  • 10 Steps for Applying to College – for students

Post-Event Resources

The following materials are intended to serve as handouts after application completion events.
  • Graphic: Thank You Volunteers
  • Next Steps for Students After Applying
  • FAFSA Awareness Campaign
  • FAFSA Complete Event Reminder
  • College Signing Day FAQ
  • Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters

K-12 Resources

The following resources are for additional support beyond the college application process. These resources can be used throughout the entire senior year and with younger grades.
  • Encourage for Educators - a free college and career planning program
  • College Board College and Career Planning Resources
  • ACT College and Career Planning Resources
  • SwiftStudent – a free digital tool to help college students request changes to their financial aid. (bilingual info sheet)

Equity in Action Blog

Stay informed through ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning blog which offers thought leadership and reflective pieces on barriers and solutions to help students who are systemically underserved achieve education and career success.

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May 2023
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April 2023
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