ACAC Resources

The following resources are intended to assist Host Site Coordinators as they plan and implement college application completion events in their local community and high school.

If you are a State Coordinator, additional resources are available to you on the State Coordinator SharePoint. Don’t have access to the ACAC Network SharePoint? Please contact one of our team members. 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.

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College Application Event Planning

The following resources are intended to guide high schools hosting a college application completion event from the early planning stage to post-event stage. A host site coordinator – typically a school counselor, college advisor or educator in the school – is encouraged to use the resources that fit your capacity and school needs. Many state college application campaigns also have host site resources specific to your state.

Pre-Event Planning Resources

Pre-event resources should be utilized in the 6-8 weeks prior to hosting a college application event in a high school.

Marketing and Social Media

The following resources can be printed or used on social media to help build a college-going culture, promote the steps seniors are taking, and celebrate students as they apply to college.

During Events

The following resources are intended to be used during the application events. Some are informational activities for students and others celebrate the students for applying.

Post-Event/Financial Aid Information

The following resources can be used as student handouts to inform them on the next steps after applying to college, including financial aid information.

College Match Day Planning

The following resources are intended for establishing a College Match Day program for high school juniors. The timeline, checklist, and referenced resources are recommendations. East school will need to select what works best to support your juniors in building a college list. Some are student activities while others are to inform.

Planning Resources For Educators

Activities and Templates

State Coordinator

The following resources are intended to support state campaign coordinators in recruiting, training and supporting high schools as host sites. It is encouraged to use the resources that fit your capacity and state needs. More resources are available in the ACAC State Coordinator SharePoint site.

Data Collection

This data collection workbook is intended for State Campaign Coordinators and provides recommendations for gathering and reporting data from participating high schools.

Host Site Recruitment