These are factors to consider when beginning your college list. Some will be of higher priority to you than others. What is important is figuring out what you care the most about, and then using that to narrow down your options. These are also great questions to think about on campus visits. Admission Requirements What high school courses are required? Are entrance tests required? SAT or ACT? What scores are acceptable? Is a certain grade…
The College Application Process is not as difficult as it might seem. These suggestions can help guide you. Collect information about colleges You can gather information from a lot of sources to begin your search. College catalogs, information bulletins or videos College representatives Parents, students and alumni School counselors and teachers College websites and Internet searches Directories and computerized information systems Professionals in the field College planning section of your ACT score report Your high…
There’s a lot to consider when taking pre-college exams. Reference this material for your exam questions. Advanced Placement Exams You should consider taking Advanced Placement Exams or CLEP tests in your Junior and Senior years. This allows you to test out of some college courses that can save you time and money. The exams are administered each year in the Spring with some preparation required prior to the exam. Check with your school for…
11th Grade: College Planning Timeline This is a key year in the college planning process because you’ll be taking standardized tests, narrowing down your college list, and learning more about financial aid. In addition, you’ll need to stay involved in your high school courses and activities. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fall Stay on track with your classes and grades. Meet with your counselor to see what you still need to take. Check on your class rank and your…
When applying to colleges, it is important to start the process early. It may seem like there is plenty of time to complete applications, but it is best to not procrastinate. When I applied to college five years ago, I did the early action route. I was accepted to some of my choices by the middle of my senior year. Because I did early action, one of my choices, (and the school I actually attended)…
In competitive admissions pools, where thousands of applicants have strong academic credentials and a laundry list of extracurricular activities, well-written personal essays can mean the difference between getting accepted, waitlisted or outright rejected. Your essays are a chance to go beyond the raw numbers like GPAs or test scores and show admissions counselors how particular experiences have shaped the passions, beliefs and goals you’ll bring to a campus community. But they also present an opportunity…
If you are going to be working on your child’s college applications this Thanksgiving break, remember that there are many factors that lead up to college admission beyond the essays and recommendations that you will be sending along with the application. Colleges do not want students who are simply a list of high GPAs and test scores. They want students who are motivated and who academically challenge themselves as much as possible. The most selective…
If your child will be applying for college this winter, it is vital that you take some time this summer to visit colleges to give him or her a better sense of where he or she will best fit in. Once the school year starts it will be difficult to get away and truly experience what it’s like on a new campus. The college admission process is lengthy and stressful, and admission consultants recommend starting…
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The SAT test is used by colleges as an indicator of how well students will perform in college, but it is not just a test of a student’s skill sets. The test is designed to see how well students understand test-taking strategies and how well they can perform under pressure as well. Working with a private tutor allows students to learn these skills in order to receive a high SAT score for college admission. My…
