1. Preparing for College Applications
Junior Class
Preparing for College Applications

2. College Applications and Choices
“Safety”
Backup school; guaranteed admission; programing you need
“Good Fit”
Size, location, distance from home, available majors and classes, housing options, campus diversity/makeup of the student body, available extracurriculars, campus atmosphere
“Reach”
Ideal or Dream

3. Good Fit Continued...
Ask yourself what’s important to you, where you want to be and who you want to become. Then you can figure out what types of colleges will allow you to reach your goals.
Keep an Open Mind: Challenge your assumptions, Talk to people who know you, Don’t limit your search
Do Your Homework: Talking to your school counselor or teachers, Checking out colleges’ student blogs, if available, Contacting college admission officials, Asking admission officials to recommend current students or recent graduates to talk to, Visiting college campuses, if possible

4. College Tours/Admissions Reps
Campus Visit Checklist
Admissions ID
Naviance

5. The Application
Applying to College FAQ’s College Application Checklist
Application Forms
Application Fees: $35-$50 with some offering fee waivers (see your Dean)
High School Transcript: order through student services (yellow instruction sheet)
Admission Test Scores: ACT order through ACT.org
Letters of Recommendation
Essays/Portfolios/Auditions

6. Application Timeline College Application Timeline: 12th grade Summer:
Narrow your College Choices
Fall:
October 1st FAFSA