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Steps in the Right Direction. How to Apply to College. Riverside Resources. http ://riversidecec.org / Room 028 Guidance Counselors. Step 1: Take SAT. Fill out FAFSA (January-February). Apply to your School(s) (By December 1 st ). Research Schools/Majors (Summer/Fall).
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Steps in the Right Direction How to Apply to College
Riverside Resources • http://riversidecec.org/ • Room 028 • Guidance Counselors
Step 1: Take SAT Fill out FAFSA (January-February) Apply to your School(s) (By December 1st) Research Schools/Majors (Summer/Fall) Take the SAT (Spring/Summer)
Step 1: Take the SAT • Register today! • http://sat.collegeboard.org/home • Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school. At least half of all students take the SAT twice — in the spring of their junior year and in the fall of their senior year. • Want to Practice? • FREE practice questions at sat.collegeboard.org!
Step 2: Research Fill out FAFSA Apply to your School(s) Research Schools/Majors Take the SAT
Step 2: Research • If you know what college(s) you’re interested in: • Go to college website • Click Admissions (for Undergraduates) • Example: http://www.medaille.edu/ • If you know your interests: • SUNY Program Search • http://www.suny.edu/student/search_programs/currfd_oas_main.cfm • Check school’s website
Degrees • Certificate • 3 months-2 years • Associates • 2 years • Bachelors • 4 years • Undergraduate student
Step 3: Apply Fill out FAFSA Apply to your School(s) Research Schools/Majors Take the SAT
Step 3: Apply • SUNY Application • 52 schools in New York use the same application! You can apply to 52 schools with one click! • www.suny.edu • May require a supplemental application • Private Colleges • Must visit school’s website or call to request application • Under “Admissions” (Undergraduate)
Step 4: Financial Aid Fill out FAFSA Apply to your School(s) Research Schools/Majors Take the SAT
Step 4: Financial Aid • Come back next Thursday to learn more!