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Lindsey Wagner Saint Louis University Navigating the College Admission Process January 26, 2011

Lindsey Wagner Saint Louis University Navigating the College Admission Process January 26, 2011. Navigating the College Admission Process. The College Search. GOAL: Find the college or university that is the BEST FIT for you! . The College Search. What makes the right FIT? SIZE

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Lindsey Wagner Saint Louis University Navigating the College Admission Process January 26, 2011

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  1. Lindsey Wagner Saint Louis University Navigating the College Admission Process January 26, 2011

  2. Navigating the College Admission Process

  3. The College Search • GOAL: • Find the college or university that is the BEST FIT for you!

  4. The College Search What makes the right FIT? SIZE PROGRAMS STUDENT LIFE DISTANCE FROM HOME You don’t need to know what your MAJOR will be to find the right school for you!

  5. The College Search The most important part of the college search is to: START EARLY! It’s never too early to start doing your research!

  6. The College Search • Finding colleges that FIT: • Talk to people you know • Online college match finders: • www.collegeboard.com • College fairs/college visits to school • College websites • College mailings/publications

  7. The College Search • Finding colleges that FIT: • Visiting campus is the most crucial part of selecting the right college for you! • Individual Campus Visit • Don’t be afraid to ask! • Campus Visit Days • Select Saturdays • Focus on Business

  8. College Admission Process

  9. Admission Process • Develop a timeline • Deadlines • How to apply? • Paper vs. Online • Apply Early • Regular, Early Action

  10. Admission Process • Colleges consider • Grades • Test Scores • Challenging Courses • Recommendations • Essay • Interview • Resume

  11. Scholarships & Financial Aid

  12. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Two ways to finance your college education: • Scholarships – merit-based gifts of money that do not have to be repaid • Grades • Test Scores • Extracurricular Activities • Financial Aid – need based awards determined by the FAFSA that may or may not have to be repaid • Grants • Loans • Work Study

  13. Scholarships • Scholarships • Come from the individual colleges • You must apply and be admitted before you can receive institutional scholarships • Outside Scholarships • Local and national companies • Community organizations • SLU Scholarship Database

  14. Scholarships • FinAid on the Web: www.finaid.org • College Board: www.collegeboard.com • Fastweb: www.fastweb.com • Wired Scholar: www.wiredscholar.com • Scholarship Resource Network Express: www.srnexpress.com • GoCollege: The Collegiate Websource: www.gocollege.com

  15. Financial Aid • FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Necessary for all colleges and universities • Eligibility for institutional aid will be considered • Calculates the family’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) • January 1, 2012 – March 1, 2012 • Varies from university

  16. Contact Us 314.977.8190 (Direct Line) wagnerls@slu.edu BEABILLIKEN.COM

  17. Financial Aid • FAFSA • Estimated Family Contribution (EFC): • The amount of money the family has available to contribute to the students education for the following academic year • fafsa.ed.gov

  18. Financial Aid • Types of Financial Aid: • Grants – gifts of money that do not have to be repaid • Come from federal, state or institutional level • Loans – money available to BORROW that must be repaid • Variety of lenders and borrow terms • Work-Study – guaranteed employment on campus where a student can “work off” part of their tuition/earn extra money

  19. Timeline

  20. Questions? 314.977.8190 (Direct Line) wagnerls@slu.edu BEABILLIKEN.COM

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