Build a list of colleges:
Build list of approximately 10 schools based on major,
location, size, atmosphere, cost, selectivity and other factors.
Select “safe” schools, “target” schools, and “reach” schools
based on your rank, grades, and SAT scores.
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A
“safe school” is school that has most of the features the student desires and
the probability of admission to the school is highly likely or certain.
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A
“target” school is a school that has the significant features a student desires
and the probability of admission to the school is good.
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A
“reach” school is a school that has the significant features a student desires
and the probability of admission to the school is not as likely as admission to
the “target” school.
Resources:
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Your Guidance Counselor.
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www.collegeboard.com
(complete an “advanced search”).
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www.princetonreview.com/college/
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Peterson’s
College Guide.
Things you will need to send with
your application:
Personal Essay
2 or 3 Letters of Reference
Resume
Admission Testing Scores (SAT, etc…)
*Student should request an official
score report be sent directly from the College Board (SAT I and/or SAT II) and/or ACT.
Transcripts
Application Fee
* All of the above mentioned materials
can be submitted to the Guidance Office where the materials will be mailed to
the college/university as one complete package.
Research admission requirements for
each college:
SAT I
SAT II
ACT
Specific course requirements (World
language, Math, Science etc.)
Over the summer:
Visit colleges if possible and narrow down list of schools. It is important to schedule a tour of the
college campuses through the college/university Admissions Office.
Meet with your guidance counselor
early in your senior year to begin the application process.
Summer “To
Do” List for Juniors…
Make
a resume of your accomplishments, activities and work experiences.
Register
for fall SAT’s at www.collegeboard.com
Practice
for the SAT’s at www.collegeboard.com, or by purchasing an SAT Prep book or CD
Rom.
Schedule
college visits and/or interviews by calling the college Admissions Office
Request
applications, brochures, and financial aid information from the college you are
considering applying to.
Begin
searching for scholarships.
Try
to narrow down your list of colleges to