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The Next Step Applying to and Choosing the Right School
Who are we?
Our presentation… Part I: A “checklist” of things you should be doing / must eventually do Part II: How to find the right school Part III: What I should consider when choosing a school
Part I A “checklist” of things you should be doing / must eventually do
Juniors Get to know your counselor AND teachers! For recommendation letters Volunteer and/or Work Hospitals, House of Amos, etc Leadership positions in extracurriculars Think about college essays and resumes Save in-class essays
Juniors In the summer: Consider summer programs/ internships Request college information Websites, counselors, or college friends  Seek out scholarships Consider QuestBridge Visit colleges Source: McConnell Foundation
TESTS! SAT SAT IIs 2-3 required by most top-tier schools ACT AP Tests College credit Shows you challenged yourself in high school
Seniors Letters of Recommendation 1 or 2 teachers from different backgrounds Counselor’s Recommendation Additional Recommendation Letter Swim coach, eagle scouts leader, etc Give recommender 2-4 weeks notice Provide transcript, resume, envelopes, and stamps
Seniors Personal Essays Allows the school to see another aspect of you besides grades, test scores, etc VERY IMPORTANT Why do you want to apply to this school? Schools can tell when you know nothing about them  Financial Aid Search for scholarships and apply CSS Profile and FAFSA for FINANCIAL AID
Seniors If you are waitlisted, contact admissions to reiterate your interest Request a final transcript to be sent to the college you will attend Enjoy your last semester! Have fun, but don’t forget about grades
Part II Source: Rice University How to find the right school
The Process List criteria Research List possible colleges Seek advice Narrow list Visit Apply Finalize
The Process List criteria Research List possible colleges Seek advice Narrow list Visit Apply Finalize ,[object Object]
College fairs
Bookstores
University websites,[object Object]
The Process List criteria Research List possible colleges Seek advice Narrow list Visit Apply Finalize ,[object Object]
College info sessions
College students
Websites (College Confidential),[object Object]
The Process List criteria Research List possible colleges Seek advice Narrow list Visit Apply Finalize ,[object Object]
Reaches
Matches
Safeties,[object Object]
Attend classes
Dine with students
Explore college town,[object Object],[object Object]
Best financial package
Visit, stay overnight,[object Object]
Location Visit the campus Rural vs. suburban vs. urban Metropolitan life | Access to outdoors Climate Near vs. far Source: David Sun
Size Large university of 30,000 students vs. Small university of 3,000 vs. liberal arts college Amount of personal attention Faculty-student ratio Demographic of student body Source: UGA

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The Next Step - College Planning

  • 1. The Next Step Applying to and Choosing the Right School
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  • 4. Our presentation… Part I: A “checklist” of things you should be doing / must eventually do Part II: How to find the right school Part III: What I should consider when choosing a school
  • 5. Part I A “checklist” of things you should be doing / must eventually do
  • 6. Juniors Get to know your counselor AND teachers! For recommendation letters Volunteer and/or Work Hospitals, House of Amos, etc Leadership positions in extracurriculars Think about college essays and resumes Save in-class essays
  • 7. Juniors In the summer: Consider summer programs/ internships Request college information Websites, counselors, or college friends Seek out scholarships Consider QuestBridge Visit colleges Source: McConnell Foundation
  • 8. TESTS! SAT SAT IIs 2-3 required by most top-tier schools ACT AP Tests College credit Shows you challenged yourself in high school
  • 9. Seniors Letters of Recommendation 1 or 2 teachers from different backgrounds Counselor’s Recommendation Additional Recommendation Letter Swim coach, eagle scouts leader, etc Give recommender 2-4 weeks notice Provide transcript, resume, envelopes, and stamps
  • 10. Seniors Personal Essays Allows the school to see another aspect of you besides grades, test scores, etc VERY IMPORTANT Why do you want to apply to this school? Schools can tell when you know nothing about them Financial Aid Search for scholarships and apply CSS Profile and FAFSA for FINANCIAL AID
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  • 13. Seniors If you are waitlisted, contact admissions to reiterate your interest Request a final transcript to be sent to the college you will attend Enjoy your last semester! Have fun, but don’t forget about grades
  • 14. Part II Source: Rice University How to find the right school
  • 15. The Process List criteria Research List possible colleges Seek advice Narrow list Visit Apply Finalize
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  • 33. Location Visit the campus Rural vs. suburban vs. urban Metropolitan life | Access to outdoors Climate Near vs. far Source: David Sun
  • 34. Size Large university of 30,000 students vs. Small university of 3,000 vs. liberal arts college Amount of personal attention Faculty-student ratio Demographic of student body Source: UGA
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  • 36. Cost Costs between a private and public university Financial aid and assistance Merit-based scholarships Obligation of continual loans and academic scholarships
  • 37. Remember… Name brand colleges will not guarantee success or happiness Investigate beyond a narrow band of highly selective colleges for more options Don’t need to pick a major to pick a college - likely to change VISIT COLLEGES!!! KEEP TRACK OF DEADLINES Don’t turn in your app on the last day
  • 38. GOT QUESTIONS? Email us! thenextstepcollege@gmail.com

Editor's Notes

  1. PSAT: big scholarships if you do wellTake SAT 2s after your corresponding class. (Ie. Chemistry after AP chem) Remember, AP classes are really important. JUNIOR year is really important Counselors write recommendations.
  2. A lot of colleges have multiple essays (especially competitive ones)