1. Searching and Selecting a College 2. College Representatives & College Visits 3. Applying to a College 4. Transcripts 5. Getting Accepted to a College 6. SAT/ACT testing 7. Scholarships and Financial Aid 8. NCAA Clearinghouse

INTERNET SITES

Recruit during the Fall Semester Come to Tri-West to recruit you Here during Bruin Time Here on October 29 th (Mini College Fair) Sign up through Mr. Marshall’s class Listen to announcements Will announce who is coming and when Sign up in the Guidance Office to attend Attend

Seniors are allowed two (2) per year None in the month of May Call the college Admission’s Office to schedule your visit. Provide five (5) days written prior notice to the Guidance Office Pick up the College Visit Form from Mrs. Keers Have parent/guardian call Mrs. Collins the day before Return College Visit Form, signed by your tour guide, to the Guidance Office

1. Academic Programs 2. Facilities & Technology 3. Retention Rate 4. Career Placement Rate 5. Reputation 6. Size/Enrollment 7. Location 8. Extracurricular Activities and Social Life 9. Cost vs. NET COST

1. Go to your counselor 2. Bring 1. Counselor’s page (if applicable) 2. 2 stamps 3. Request that your transcript be sent to: 1. College or colleges you are applying to 4. Transcript and Counselor Page will be sent out within 24 hours. 5. Wait for your acceptance letter.

Test Dates TestRegular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) October 11SAT & Subject TestsSeptember 12 November 8SAT & Subject TestsOctober 9 December 6SAT & Subject TestsNovember 6 January 24SAT & Subject TestsDecember 29 March 14SAT onlyFebruary 13 May 2SAT & Subject TestsApril 6 June 6SAT & Subject TestsMay 8

1. CEEB Code for Tri-West H.S. = Paper Applications are in the Guidance Office 3. SAT Reasoning Test = $ Fee Waivers are available for those who qualify 4. ACT Plus Writing Test = $ Fee Waivers are available for those who qualify 5. Accommodations can be used by those who qualify for both the SAT and ACT. 6. Have the testing company send your scores to the colleges you are applying for. 1. Some colleges will not accept scores from the high schools. Example = Purdue University