Career & College

SchooLinks Site, then click "Log-in thru Google".  Juniors will have access to SchooLinks this Spring 2026. Future grades will use this beginning in Fall 2026.  Naviance will no longer be used as of Fall 2026.

TO BE UPDATED in early Sept 2026 before classroom visits: All information can be accessed from this presentation.

Scholarship & Financial Aid Info

The following steps are necessary for a student's college application process to be complete. DRHS counselors review this information with Seniors in Seminar classes in September and October.
Click each navy link for step-by-step instructions.

• Complete your college's online application thru their website OR use the Common Application.(recommended if applying to more than one 4-year college).
• TO BE UPDATED IN AUG 2026: Matching your Common Application with your SchooLinks account
• TO BE UPDATED IN AUG 2026: Requesting Transcripts thru your SchooLinks account
• TO BE UPDATED IN AUG 2026: Requesting Letters of Recommendation thru your SchooLinks account (only request if needed for your college(s).)
• You can always check your SchooLinks account to see the status of your transcript requests and letters of rec submissions.  DRHS counselors may need up to two weeks processing time due to the amount of requests we receive, so please pay attention to your application deadlines.

Note: DRHS GRADUATES should request transcripts via the Jeffco Records Office.

TO BE UPDATED in early Sept 2026: Click the QR code below to sign up for a College Admissions Representative visit in the Counseling Conference Room. The QR code is also posted in the Counseling Office.

Check back regularly as we continue to add college reps to the google form.

All information can be accessed from this presentation.

Many students planning on attending a four-year university are required to take the SAT or ACT – or both – as part of their college admissions process. However, more colleges are going "test optional," so it is up to the student to decide if they want to send their SAT and ACT scores to their college.

SAT/PSAT 2025-26 dates

All DRHS juniors will take the state-mandated SAT in April and that score may be used for college admissions, if required. Students will also receive more information about these tests in spring, 2026. 

• Wednesday, April 15, 2026: PSAT for all freshmen and sophomores
• Thursday, April 16, 2026: SAT for all juniors

Please see the SAT and ACT websites for national test dates for further details and registration information.

Which is best?

A common question we receive is "Which test is better to take?" Most colleges accept both tests, but some students do better on one test than the other. 

• Comparing the Options
• SAT vs. ACT: chart version

Dakota Ridge Testing (CEEB) Code: 060-923

Resources

• SAT website
• ACT website
• SAT/ACT Study Guides and Resources
• Changes to the 2024 (and beyond) SAT

Resources for students and families to help with the college planning process. For a Google doc or sheet, please make a copy to save to your own Google account.

• Transferology-  conversions for Concurrent Enrollment credits and AP & IB exam results to potential college credits.

• AP and IB credits in the state of Colorado - This site shows the credits awarded for AP & IB classes/exam results for Colorado colleges/universities. 

• IB Recognition Database - This site shows the credits awarded for IB classes/diplomas at over 2,000 colleges/universities around the world.

• Finding Your College Fit Worksheet
• College Comparison Template
• College Application Resource Hub
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
• NCAA Eligibility Center 
• BigFuture College Seach by College Board

The following links were sent to DRHS/Warren Tech students' @jeffcoschools.us emails on August 6, 2026 and also included in the Community Connection emails to families in August.  Please use these as a reference throughout the year, as needed. 

Warren Tech BUS Schedule, if you plan to take the bus instead of driving yourself. Make sure you look at the correct AM vs PM bus & the correct Warren Tech Campus (North, Central or South).

Schedule Info for Warren Tech/DRHS students 2026-2027

2026-27 DRHS Important Dates/Info for Warren Tech Students

AFTERNOON Warren Tech students: missing DRHS class time

OUTDOOR LAB LEADER opportunity

Dakota Ridge Juniors and Seniors (occasionally Sophomores) have the unique opportunity to serve as high school leaders. While at the week-long program (4 days), High School Leaders help 6th graders learn about science, history, and mountain ecosystems, among other things. For the leaders themselves, they learn skills in communication, critical thinking/problem solving, self-direction, personal responsibility, and stewardship.

DRHS students can earn .5 Elective credits OR 100 hours of community service hours for their week-long work.  This is a great resume builder and unique leadership opportunity. 

Outdoor Lab Leader Application

Dates for 2026-2027:

Summit Ridge MS:   October 20-23, 2026  OR  October 27-30, 2026

Ken Caryl MS:   November 10-13, 2026

See your DRHS Counselor if you have any questions. 

Naviance Student Log-in  TO BE DISCONTINUED IN AUGUST 2026. See new SchooLinks site above for new platform.