College.

Thinking about college? 2-year? 4-year? Community college? Big? Small? Urban? Rural? Public? Private? We can explore all of those options!

Don't know where to start?

Have no idea where to begin this search? No worries! Check out MyMajors - use this link for a complete look at your interests, how that can be turned into a major and career, and what colleges offer that major. The results get sent straight to Ms. Gregory, so see her after you complete it to chat about your options!

Need help finding a college?

Use College Board's BigFuture search tool to help find colleges based on your preferences! You can search by size, location, majors, affordability, and more.

Choosing the right college worksheet

Finding the right college that supports your career goals and personal interests is an important part of long-term success. Use this worksheet to help you determine your best academic and co-curricular fit in an institution.
English worksheet
Spanish worksheet

College Scorecard

Use College Scorecard to search for and compare colleges. There are lots of different features available on this website:
  • Search for colleges using filters like location, annual cost, and degree type
  • Compare up to 10 colleges at once to make informed decisions about your path to college
  • View U.S. Department of Education data about costs, student debt, graduation rates, admissions test scores and acceptance rates, student body diversity, post-college earnings, and more
  • Search and compare fields of study (majors and programs) offered at colleges and universities

Applying to College

Many schools use the Common App. Each year, more than 1 million students apply to more than 1,000 Common App member colleges worldwide through their online college application platform. Students will need to create an account to apply to colleges on the Common App.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) uses their own website for applications. Students will create a VCCS account, and they will be able to apply to any of the 23 colleges within the VCCS.

For some 2-year and 4-year schools, they have their own application that can be found on their website.

​Please see Ms. Gregory if you have any questions about applying to college!

Colleges by Identity Group

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions that were established prior to 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black Americans.
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are not-for-profit colleges and universities where at least 25% of the full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate enrollment is Hispanic. ​​
Women Only colleges are colleges where only women are admitted.
Men Only colleges are colleges where only men are admitted.
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PVCC

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) offers over 90 programs of study, including associate degrees that prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and certificates that prepare individuals for jobs. PVCC also offers short-term workforce training programs leading to industry-recognized credentials, certifications, and licenses.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to PVCC or Ms. Gregory.

​ECMC Opportunities PDF

​The Opportunities guide helps high school students choose the right college, understand admission requirements, identify types of financial aid and more. Click on "ECMC Opportunities PDF" to be taken to this resource!

​Tuition Promise Programs

​Colleges and universities offer Tuition Promise Programs to make college more affordable for students, particularly those from lower-income families. These programs are designed with the promise of covering the cost of tuition, and in some cases, additional fees, significantly reducing the financial barrier to obtaining a college degree. Eligibility is unique to each college or university. 

Maps of schools

Public 4-year schools in Virginia
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Private, non-profit 4-year schools in Virginia that participate in the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)*
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​*Established in 1972, the Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG) is designed to assist Virginia residents who attend accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Virginia for other than religious training or theological education. The VTAG is authorized in § 23.1-628 of the Code of Virginia as the Tuition Assistance Grant Act.