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College Admissions 101

2. About Us
ASA College Planning Center

3. Multilingual Advisors
What we do
Free Services
Walk-in only, no appointment necessary!
One-on-one Advising
Assistance completing applications and forms
Resources on education, financial aid and loan counseling
Multilingual Advisors
English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Haitian-Creole
@ASAPlan4College
ASA College Planning Center

4. The Many Paths to College The College Application Process
The College Enrollment Process
How to Choose the Right Path for YOU
Resources to Assist You
Agenda
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5. Many Roads… One Destination
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6. What… The College Overview
Presentation Title

7. Doctorate/Professional Degree
Types of Degrees
Certificate*
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate/Professional
Degree
*Certificates are NOT degrees, although they may be applied toward a degree.

8. Community College (or Junior College)
Types of Colleges
Community College (or Junior College)
Grants Associate Degrees and Certificates
Usually 2 years or less
Colleges and Universities
Grants Bachelor’s degrees and higher
Usually 4-6 years for a Bachelor’s program

9. Academic Benefits Financial Benefits Community College Open Admissions
Chance to Start New
Stackable credits/programs
Financial Benefits
Affordable
Mass Transfer (MA residents)

10. Admissions Requirements Admissions Application
Community College
Admissions Requirements
HS Diploma or HiSet
Admissions Application
“Phone book” information
Intended program of study
Accuplacer / Computer Placement Test
Required of ALL students
“Phone book” information: Basically name, address, phone number…No essays, recommendations, or test scores needed!!!

11. Applying to a 4-Year College
HS Record
SAT Scores
Application
Essay
Letters of Rec
What do 4-Year colleges look for in an applicant?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
SAT or ACT scores
Rigorous academic course load
AP and Honors
Personal Character
Interview

12. Applying to a 4-Year College
Early Action – Non-Binding
Early Decision – Commitment to attend
Regular Decision
Rolling Admission
“Phone book” information: Basically name, address, phone number…No essays, recommendations, or test scores needed!!!

13. Creating a College List
Visit the college and attend classes.
Interview if possible.
Consider location, size, reputation, retention rate, and graduation rate.
Use college’s net price calculator to estimate cost. Look at students’ debt upon graduation.
Check availability of internships and study abroad opportunities.
“Phone book” information: Basically name, address, phone number…No essays, recommendations, or test scores needed!!!

14. Bachelor’s Degree The Alternative Path Community College Formal
Gap Year
Work

15. When… A Timeline for HS Students
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16. Grades Matter! 12th Grade When to do What Grades 9-10
August 1
College Applications become available
Grades 9-10
Visit Colleges/Fairs, Get Good Grades, Join Activities, Take the PSAT, Prepare for AP classes
September
Secure Letters of Recommendations
October 1
Financial Aid Applications become Available
Grades Matter!
November/ December
Early Applications due
January
Regular Applications due
February/March
Financial Aid Applications Due
Grade 11
Start Building Your College List, Draft an Essay, Take SAT’s/SAT Subjects
April
Financial Aid Awards sent out
May 1
Deposits Due
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17. Finding a College That’s Right for THE STUDENT
Affordability
Location
Major
Size
Part Time/Full Time
The Right College
** Affordability is a major factor in the college admissions process, primarily because it is a 4-year journey and you must consider being able to pay for 4 years. It does no good to the student to attend for one year and then withdraw b/c of lack of finances.

18. Student Debt Remains a Growing, National Problem

19. Admissions and Affordability
Why you must consider affordability in your college selection process
Safety, Target and Reach Schools
“Financial Safety Schools”
Back Up Plans

20. Admissions and Affordability
Net Price Calculator
Every College Has One!

21. Financial Aid forms available October 1st

22. File financial aid forms by the deadline for each college
What do I need to do?
Provide income information (W2, Federal Tax Returns, Statement of Non-Income, etc.)
File financial aid forms by the deadline for each college
Search for Scholarships

23. Resources
ASA College Planning Center Boston Public Library – Copley Square (617) SALT Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA) FAFSA Day

24. Come visit us! ASA College Planning Center
Main location: Boston Public Library, Copley Square
700 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116
(617) or Toll-free: (877)
Mon-Thurs. 9AM-7:30PM Friday-Saturday 9AM-5PM
Satellite Location: Bunker Hill Community College – Chelsea
70 Everett Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150
Every Monday, 11AM-5PM
Satellite Location: Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler St. Boston, MA 02111
Every Wednesday 9AM-12PM and 1PM-5PM
ASA College Planning Center

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