What Colleges look for
When you apply to college, they will request a copy of your.....
What is a transcript?
Keep college brochures, notes on college visits and copies of test scores.
What is a college file?
Two year colleges
Four year colleges
What are the different types of colleges?
If you want to make a visit, you contact this office
What is admissions office?
You don’t need to know where you will go to college by the beginning of your senior year, but you should know which 4 or 5 schools you want to apply to.
What is narrowing your college list?
Colleges are looking for students who are active and involved in their school and community.
What are extracurricular activities?
This is the subject you will study in-depth
What is a major?
A large school with lots of majors, programs and activities or a small school with fewer student and a more personal atmosphere with smaller classes
What is the size of a college?
IF you cannot physically go visit a college you can complete a _____.
What is a virtual tour?
Getting a job, internship or doing some volunteer work.
What are meaningful activities?
Colleges may use these test scores to assess a student's readiness for college level work.
What is the ACT/SAT?
Record test dates, college fairs, college visitation days and other college events at your high school
What is a yearly calendar?
At home, distant from home or out of state
What is your college location option?
If you want to learn about a college and see if it’s a good fit for you, you must complete a ______.
What is a campus tour?
Include all your activities, awards, honors, unique experiences, community service, jobs. This will be helpful when you’re completing applications.
What is a resume or activities record?
4 years of English
3 to 4 years of Math
3 to 4 years of Science
2 to 3 years of the same foreign language
3 years of social studies
1 year of fine or performing arts
What are college prep courses?
Making ______ is the best way to find out what kind of college will be the best fit for you.
What are college visits?
Some colleges accept all high school graduates, others are very selective.
What are admissions requirements?
This person can discuss with your certain college criteria that must be met and answer your questions.
What is an admissions counselor?
Review your academic record, discuss your college plans, and ask your questions to ____.
Who is your counselor?
Colleges consider the grades earned in college prep courses to be the most important criteria for college admissions.
What is getting good grades?
Plan how to pay for your education.
What is a conversation about college costs?
A major is a specific subject that you want to study
What are academic programs?
Explore the city and town the college is located in.
What is checking out the area?
If you know that you will need to write an essay or personal statement, work on it over the summer. If you’re going to need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, make your request before school is out.
What is getting a head start on your applications?