1. Senior / Parent Meeting
September 25, 2014

2. Planning Your future What is your best path?
Community College, Junior Colleges, or Four-Year Universities
Vocational, Technical and Career Schools
Armed Forces
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses
Analyze your interests and values
Achieve a personal goal
Increase your earning power

3. Selecting a college Make a list of schools that interest you
Many have a “dream school” and a “safety school” as well as two or three others
Research on-line
Majors & Educational Programs
Types of degrees offered
Admission policy
Location & Size
Cost & Financial aid
College affiliation & Accreditation
Activities and Support Services
List of comparison colleges that include cost, student professor ratio…

4. Campus Visit Prepare a college comparison checklist (one included)
Always schedule visits before going
Many colleges have a preview day
Meet with Admission Counselor
Take campus tour
Determine actual college cost

5. Campus visit cont. Investigate your academic program Attend a class
Talk with students and faculty
Times not to visit
During their Spring and Fall Break
Summer

6. Applying Narrow your choices Know application fees and deadlines
Research / Contact Admission Departments to inquire about college scholarships/financial aid
Most early decision and early action applications are due between October 1 and November 1
Remember to request that your high school send your official transcripts to the college on time

7. What matters: It’s not just one factor
ACT Scores
Take test again to improve score
Take ACT’s free practice test
Grades
Leadership/Academic Activities
Volunteer/Community Service Hours

12. Additional Scholarship Resources

20. Mandatory meetings Dates for Carroll County Schools are:
January 28, 2015 at 5:30 at Carroll County Civic Center
March 23, 2015 at 5:30 at Carroll County Civic Center

21. How to stay informed
On homepage of HHS webpage. Sign up for notifications to stay updated on releases of scholarships and other information.