2. previous next The College Search Process 2000 and Beyond The College Search Process Christopher A. Kaiser Assistant Director of Admission Seton Hall University

3. previous next In the beginning… Spring/Junior Year  Self-Assessment  Determine College Criteria  Discuss plans with parents *April & May SAT Tests  Review college guides  Preliminary list of colleges (25+) *Consider courses required for college study *Select rigorous course program for senior year  Compare colleges  Discuss considerations Spring/Junior Year Mobile Computing:

4. previous next Research and Request… Spring/Junior Year  List Colleges to visit (1st) *June SAT test *Applications often not available before September  Request information 4Viewbook 4Costs & Financial Aid 4Departments or Activities of interest to you June Mobile Computing: June

5. previous next Receive, Review and Compare... Spring/Junior Year  Receive information  Review college viewbooks and catalogs *Note deadlines and requirements *Familiarize yourself with essay requirements and forms  Visit several colleges to get an idea of college and campus styles  Compare colleges.take notes.discuss visits with parents.list serious college options (10+)  READ! READ! READ! Summer Junior Year Mobile Computing: June July-August

6. previous next Plan and Schedule… Spring/Junior Year  Plan itinerary of fall visits if necessary *Plan final test dates  Schedule fall interviews if necessary  Prepare for Senior year End of Summer Mobile Computing: June July-August Late August

7. previous next Where to apply… Spring/Junior Year  Make up your mind!  School visits by college reps. (Be sure to greet and talk to college reps. From your colleges when they come.) *Complete application requests  Make college visits to attend classes *November SAT tests  Work on applications *Ask teachers to write recommendations. Give recommendation forms to teachers and others. Fall Senior Year Mobile Computing: June July-August Late August Sept.-Nov.

8. previous next Final list and deadlines… Spring/Junior Year  Final list of colleges  Applications *review worksheets *review selectivity *consult parents *consider essay topic  Final college visits before semester ends *Deadlines for some Early Action and Early Decision Applications By Thanksgiving Mobile Computing: June July-August Late August Sept.-Nov. Nov. 1-Dec. 1

9. previous next Double checks… Spring/Junior Year  End of campus visit program *December SAT Tests, last chance  Mid year grade report to colleges *check school forms & recommendations sent  FAF forms mailed home (for financial aid) By Winter Holiday Mobile Computing: June July-August Late August Sept.-Nov. Nov. 1-Dec.1 Dec.-Jan.

10. previous next Deadlines and Review… Spring/Junior Year  Deadlines for most college applications *January SAT tests *March SAT tests  Colleges review applications Winter into Early Spring Mobile Computing: June July-August Late August Sept.-Nov. Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Dec.-Jan. Jan.-Mar.

11. previous next Notification and Your Decision… Spring/Junior Year  Notification of Decisions on college applications  Visit colleges offering admission-Final choice  May 1-Common Reply Date *Accept offer of admission *Withdraw other applications *Wait list decisions Early Spring Mobile Computing: June July-August Late August Sept.-Nov. Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Dec.-Jan. Jan.-Mar. April-May 1

12. previous next May Preparing for college... CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have succeeded in attaining your goal. Successfully complete your High School career and enjoy your summer.