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The College Application Process

The College Application Process. Junior Year. How to Begin. Web Searches Collegeboard.org Princetonreview.com. What Do you want in a college?. Program of Study Location Size Public or private Admissions Sports and Activities Cost. How many schools should you apply to?. 2 Safety

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The College Application Process

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  1. The College Application Process Junior Year

  2. How to Begin • Web Searches • Collegeboard.org • Princetonreview.com

  3. What Do you want in a college? • Program of Study • Location • Size • Public or private • Admissions • Sports and Activities • Cost

  4. How many schools should you apply to? • 2 Safety • 2 Target • 2 Reach

  5. Decisions, decisions… • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular Action

  6. SAT vs ACT

  7. Sports? • Coach communication • NCAA Clearinghouse • Division I, II, III • Dedication

  8. The Interview • When • Who • Where • What to wear? • What to say?

  9. Top Ten Things Colleges Look for • Rigor of Coursework • Grades • Standardized test scores • Extracurriculars

  10. The Common Application • What is it? • Cost • Teacher Report • Counselor Report • Submit

  11. Submission Schedule • Thanksgiving Break • 2 week rule

  12. Letters of Recommendation • Resume • Give enough time • Who to ask? • Counselor’s Letter of Recommendation

  13. The College Essay • Your time to shine • Tell your story • Keep it simple and short

  14. Once You Decide • Tell other schools you have been accepted to.

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