1. Overview of the College Admissions Process
Prepared by Alfred E. Tsai
Columbia University ’17
2013 Scholarship Recipient Greater New York Chinese Dollars for Scholars
2015 McDonald’s Education Expo
Sunday, September 20, Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel | Flushing, NY

2. Overview About Alfred The College Application Process
Recommended Readings
Q&A

3. About Alfred Columbia University (2013/08-2017/05)
Economics and Political Science
National Taiwan University (Fall 2016)
Stuyvesant High School (2009/ /06)

4. The College Application Process (1 of 4)
High School Student Transcript Grade Point Average (GPA) Academic Rigor Graduation Requirements Advanced Placement (AP) and elective courses
Standardized Test Scores The SAT ACT (American College Test) SAT Subject Tests Balancing school work and test preparation

5. The College Application Process (2 of 4)
Letters of Recommendation Two to three teacher evaluations Performance in the classroom Character and individuality Choosing a teacher or an advisor
Application Form The Common Application Extracurricular Activities The Personal Essay School-specific Writing Supplements

6. The College Application Process (3 of 4)
Interview “Tell me about yourself.” “Why are you interested in our college?” “Why do you want to major in this field?” “What will you contribute to our community?” Questions of your own
Scholarships and Financial Aid Need-based Financial Aid Merit-based Scholarships Tuition-free Institutions FAFSA and the CSS Profile

7. The College Application Process (4 of 4)
Choosing the Right Colleges and Awaiting the Decisions Academics Geographical Location Campus Setting Dream, Target, and Safety Schools Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) Regular Decision (RD) Notification: Accepted, Rejected, Deferred/Waitlisted

8. Recommended Readings (1 of 3)
For Parents
《美國大學申請指南》
2014年第3版 張舜芳著 　　全方位解讀最新，
最正確的美國大學申請資訊
　　幫助孩子成為美國大學極力爭取的學生
　　成功獲得獎助金補助的最佳訣竅

9. Recommended Readings (2 of 3)
For Students
Get it Together for College (3E, 2016) By the College Board
Completely updated for the redesigned SAT and current college application procedures, this planner covers everything from how to look for colleges to what to take to the dorm. Checklists, timelines, and FAQs are presented in a practical, quick, and easy format that helps students relieve stress and take control of the process. Features complete junior-senior year calendar showing what to do and when to do it.

10. Recommended Readings (3 of 3)
For Students
Essays That Will Get You into College (4E, 2015) By Barron’s Educational Series
College applicants will find a wealth of guidance for the essay- writing portion of their applications in this trusted book. This updated fourth edition presents 50 model essays written by successful Ivy League college applicants. Each essay is followed by constructive comments that delve into both the strong and weak points in its author's style and content.
College Essays That Made a Difference (6E, 2015) By The Princeton Review
Not sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application— the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored!

11. Overview of the College Admissions Process
Prepared by Alfred E. Tsai
Columbia University ’17
2013 Scholarship Recipient Greater New York Chinese Dollars for Scholars
2015 McDonald’s Education Expo
Sunday, September 20, Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel | Flushing, NY