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5 Eeeeasy Steps

1) Know Yourself and Your Reasons for Attending College 2) Consider Colleges Characteristics 3) List and Visit Colleges and Compare 4) Prepare Early and Stay Organized 5) Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines

#1 Know Yourself and Your Reasons for Attending College


Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Analyze your interests and values Achieve a personal goal Increase your earning power Prepare for a career and expand learning Extracurricular activities & social life Influence of family and friends

#2 Consider College Characteristics

Majors & educational programs Type of school & degrees offered Admission policy

Location & size Costs & financial aid College affiliation & accreditation Campus activities Support services

#3 List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

Compile information from several resources:


Internet/Websites
College

catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-based services College representatives & college fairs Counselors and teachers Parents, students, and alumni Directories and test score report

#3 List, Compare, and Visit Colleges


Prepare a college comparison checklist Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission Schedule appointments for your campus visits

Checklist for a Campus Visit

Meet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour

Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty Discuss your chances for success:

admission graduation placement

#4 Prepare Your Materials


Summer

Write Essays Decide on Letters of Recommendation Create a Resume Submit Admissions Applications

Beginning of Senior Year Request Transcripts from Guidance Request SAT/ACT scores from Collegeboard or ACT Request Letters of Rec Submit Remaining Applications

#5 Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines

Narrow your choices Review college admission test requirements Know application fees and deadlines
The

earlier you apply in your senior year, the better!

Know scholarship requirements and deadlines

#5 Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines


Submit application materials (paper/electronic)
Application

for admission High school transcript Recommendations Admission test results

General Tips

Establish Notebook with Dividers


College

Portfolio Divider for Each School with check list

Create Folder System Get the name of your Admission Rep and keep it Establish a calendar of deadlines for each school Maintain Senior Year Grades

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