College Application Worksheet - Complete Form Preparation and Volunteer Support

Sep 1, 2026

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College application planning worksheet guiding students and volunteers through choosing colleges, reviewing application requirements, and assembling application items for an event day. Includes agenda guidance following a late-start schedule, roles for volunteer recruitment, photographer and donation needs, and orientation/handout materials for volunteers and staff. Provides sign-in and sign-out support, student survey structure, and a list of Arizona university and community college options for recording submitted applications.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages30

Reading Time11 min

AccessFree to download

College Application Worksheet

College Application Day Agenda

Volunteer Recruitment Letter

Volunteer Orientation Materials Cover Sheet

Staff Orientation Handout

College Application Event Sign-Out Sheet

College Application Event Student Survey

College Application Worksheet Complete this form in preparation for College Application Day/Week/Month. Instructions: In the top two rows of the table below, list your top three choices for college next year and why you want to attend those colleges. Visit their websites prior to College Application Day/Week/Month to make sure you have everything you need to complete your applications After researching the application requirements, deadlines, and payment options, prepare all the items you need to apply for these colleges at the College Application Event on X/XX/XXX. Visit your school GEAR UP office for help. College Application Day Agenda Date The day will follow our normal Wednesday Late-Start Schedule Volunteer Recruitment Letter School Logo/school letterhead School Address Date Dear Name of Person/Organization, School name will host a College Application Day/Week/Month on (date). The goal is to provide every high school senior the opportunity to apply to college, with particular focus on helping students who live in low-income communities or whose parents have not attended college and who may not otherwise apply to college. This fall, high schools across Arizona and all 50 states will host these events to help students with the application process. A critical component of College Application Events is the one-on-one support provided by volunteers who help students complete college applications. Volunteers can be high school staff, registrars and admissions officers from nearby colleges and universities and other community members. School name is hosting its event on date(s) from time range and would welcome volunteers from your organization to work with its seniors at this important and exciting time. Volunteers may: greet and sign-in students; guide students through the application process; congratulate students on successful completion of their applications; and distribute follow-up information. We also need at least one photographer for the event, and we’re looking for donations so we can hold a prize drawing at the end of the day. Our students will benefit from your help and support as they take this big step toward going to college. Please contact me at email/phone number no later than sign up due date if you or any of your team can volunteer at school name’s College Application event. Thank you! Sincerely, GEAR UP Coach’s Name GEAR UP Coach’s Title GEAR UP Coach’s Contact Info Volunteer Orientation Materials Cover Sheet (distribute at the orientation prior to the event—see agenda sample) Name of school thanks you for your participation in today’s College Application Event! With your help, our students will take an important step toward their future. The goal is that all students apply to at least two postsecondary institutions. In your orientation packet, you’ll find: Today’s agenda A list of room/teacher assignments, so you’ll know where you'll be and who you’ll work with FAQ’s for college applications in Arizona Half-sheets with the exit-survey link and a space for the student to write their name so they can return the slip when done to be entered in the raffle. Materials for the supplemental activities in case students finish early. A map of campus. My cell number—text or call me if you need anything today. The cell number for Tech Support today. Volunteer Survey. We have coffee and refreshments available in room X before the event begins. Adult restrooms are located in list location. Thank you for helping us to reach our goal today. At the end of the day, please fill out the volunteer survey and drop it in the box as you check out at the end of the day. Staff Orientation Handout for College Application Day Thank you for helping us make sure the College Application Event is a success. The goal of is to get all students to apply to at least two postsecondary institutions. Thanks, too, for your flexibility with today’s alternate schedule and your support of our community volunteers. In your orientation packet, you’ll

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What volunteer roles are requested during College Application Day?

Volunteers may greet and sign in students, guide students through the process, congratulate students upon completion, and distribute follow-up information. A photographer and donations for a prize drawing are also needed.

Sep 1, 2026

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