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THE ROAD TO COLLEGE

THE ROAD TO COLLEGE. Presented by The Counseling Department. Post Secondary Options. College 4 year college 2 year college Employment Career / Technical School Military. Finding a College. 4 year vs. 2 year college Size Location Campus Culture Majors Academic Credentials Cost

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THE ROAD TO COLLEGE

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  1. THE ROAD TO COLLEGE Presented by The Counseling Department

  2. Post Secondary Options • College • 4 year college • 2 year college • Employment • Career / Technical School • Military

  3. Finding a College • 4 year vs. 2 year college • Size • Location • Campus Culture • Majors • Academic Credentials • Cost • Extracurricular Activities • Special Programs

  4. HIT THE ROAD • Visit school’s websites: • General Information • Requirements • Deadlines • Attend open houses and tours • Speak to current students • Schedule interview (if offered)

  5. DEVELOPING A LIST • Be OPEN MINDED to schools • Start with a larger list then narrow it when it is time to apply • Ideally apply to 5-7 schools • 1-2 Reach Schools • 2-3 50/50 schools • 1-2 Safe schools • Consider academics and finances when developing your list.

  6. TYPES OF ADMISSION • Early Decision-- Early deadline, early response, BINDING • Early Action– Early deadline, early response, NON-BINDING • Rolling Admission– Students are accepted/denied as applications are received. • Regular Admission– Apply by regular deadline (usu. Jan 15) and hear a response by April 1

  7. WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR IN STUDENTS

  8. FACTORS COLLEGES CONSIDER FOR ADMISSION DECISIONS • Transcript • GPA, Courses, & Grades • SAT I, SAT II or ACT Scores • Essay(s) • Resume • Extracurricular Activities • Letters of Recommendation

  9. STANDARDIZED TESTS • Students must register to take the SAT I and/or ACT. • We recommend taking both SAT and ACT. • Test prep is absolutely essential to success on these tests. • Chesapeake High School CEEB Code: 210-808

  10. FINANCIAL AID • FAFSA • Submit ASAP after January 1st but before March 1st. • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Scholarships • Local • Regional / National

  11. SCHOLARSHIPS • Please access the Counseling Center’s website for Scholarship information as well as helpful websites

  12. CLOSING THOUGHTS • Visit the Counseling Center’s website often • Be sure you are receiving emails from Ms. Wilson, our secretary • Keep the process in perspective • Work together as a family • Students must take ownership • Discuss finances openly • Start early and meet all deadlines

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