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College Admission 101

College Admission 101. Colleges by the Numbers. 3924 Accredited Institutions 1652 2-Year 2272 4-Year 850 Test Optional Top 400 Most Selective. College Fit. Academic Social Financial Heart Test. Internet Searches. Collegeboard.com Princetonreview.com ACT.org Petersons.com

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College Admission 101

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  1. College Admission 101 CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  2. Colleges by the Numbers • 3924 Accredited Institutions • 1652 2-Year • 2272 4-Year • 850 Test Optional • Top 400 Most Selective CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  3. College Fit • Academic • Social • Financial • Heart Test CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  4. Internet Searches • Collegeboard.com • Princetonreview.com • ACT.org • Petersons.com • Connection.naviance.com/css • Collegeprowler.com CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  5. College Research • Initial Inquiry • College Web Sites • Objective Sources • Subjective Sources • Alumni • Current Students • College Visits CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  6. College Visit • Admission Office • Tour • Departments of Interest • Classroom Visit • Survey Students CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  7. What are the Primary Elements of Selective College Admission? CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  8. Selective College Admission • Curriculum • GPA and/or Rank • Standardized Test Scores • Letters of Recommendation • Involvement/Leadership • Unique Experiences/Hooks • Writing Sample/Essay • Interviews CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  9. Coursework • 4 + Solids a Year English Mathematics Foreign Language Social Science Science • Courses the Strength CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  10. GPA/RANK • AP Courses • IB Courses • Honors Courses • Advanced Courses • Regular Courses CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  11. Standardized Admission Tests • ACT 1-36 • SAT Reasoning Test 600-2400 • SAT Subject Tests 200-800 • TOEFL 0-120 CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  12. Preliminary Standardized Tests • PSAT 20-80 • PLAN 1-32 CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  13. Standardized Testing • Extended Time • Special Testing • Score Reporting • Special Codes CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  14. Test Preparation • The Official SAT Study Guide • The Real ACT Prep Guide • The Princeton Review • Peterson’s • College Counseling Office • ACT.org • CollegeBoard.com CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  15. Letters of Recommendation • Teachers • Counselors • Administrators • Outside Sources CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  16. Recommendation Loading • Resume • Personal Paragraph • Goals • Parent Survey • Appropriate Forms CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  17. Quality Involvement • On-Campus • Off-Campus • Leadership • Community Service • Unique Experience CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  18. College Admission Essay • Emotion • Power Statements • Flow CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  19. The Interview • Be Prepared • Arrive Early • Be Yourself • Ask Questions • Practice • Be Appreciative CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  20. Applying to College • Paper Applications • Internet Applications • Uniform Applications • Common Application CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  21. Common Application • 456 Colleges • Application • Fee • Test Scores • Special Forms • College Supplements CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  22. Admission Options • Early Admission • Publics • Rolling • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  23. Deadlines • Postmark or Actual • Hard or Soft CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  24. Admission Terms • Deferral • Rejection • Waitlist • Acceptance • Acceptance with Qualifications CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  25. Acceptance • Deposit • Housing • Financial Aid Package • Orientation • Other Colleges CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

  26. Orientation • The Sooner the Better • Course Selection • Upper Classmen CollegeMasters, LLC 2003

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