Match + Fit Factors Factors
College Fit means this
What is student's academic, social, financial, location, class size....
Name three types of college applications
What is: Common Application
HBCU Application
Institution Application
Coalition Application
The parts of a college application include.
What is the
Demographics
Education Section
Application Fee
Entrance Exams
College Essays
Supplemental Essays/Short answers
Letters of Recommendation
High School Transcript
Resume or Portfolio (Optional)
Interviews (Case by case)
Your high school transcript is sent to the college you are applying to three times these are
What is
Initial transcript (when you first apply)
Mid-year transcript (only some colleges want this)
Final transcript (sent only to the college you will attend)
Important college application steps to take during the summer between junior and senior year. Name 3
What is:
Narrow your list of colleges to between five and 10.
Make a list of all important deadlines for your applications.
Prepare early decision/early action or rolling admission applications as soon as possible.
Ask a counselor to help you request a fee waiver if you can’t afford application or test fees and qualify.
Take the SAT/ACT one more time and be sure to have your SAT scores sent to the colleges you’re applying to.
Ask a teacher for recommendations
Write first drafts and ask teachers and others to read them if you’re submitting essays.
Complete at least one college application by end of summer.
Ask counselors to send your transcripts to colleges.
When searching for your best college fit based on financial aid, you should consider these two factors.
What is
Having the financial conversation with your parents/guardians
The colleges endowments and how they give aid
Your families EFC (Expected Family Contribution) or what your family expects to pay
Your list of schools include safety schools financially
The three ways to rank college choices include
What is
Safety
Target
Reach
The two standardized exams are named
What is the SAT or ACT.
If you are applying to a music, art, or theater program this will most likely be needed.
What is
Audition, Portfolio, or Video showing your artistic ability.
Necessary college application steps to take during the winter semester of your senior year.
What is
Request mid-year transcripts be sent
Submit regular decision applications
Ensure official SAT and ACT score reports are sent to regular decision schools
Go into the regular decision interview confident
Make sure your FAFSA and if needed CSS PROFILE or other school-based aid forms have been sent to schools
There are two factors you should consider when searching for your best college fit based on financials
What is
Cost of College
Financial Aid Package
Students should have this many colleges on their list.
What is
Between 8 and 10
College essays are for this purpose.
What is a students chance to give admission officers a better idea of your values, character, and strengths. Remember to proofread your essays carefully before you send them in.
College Interviews are always important
What is
False and True if you have an opportunity to interview with the College Admissions Counselor and are good with people then you should do it and be your best. College Alum interviews have mixed reviews on whether they help or not.
Name a couple of important college process steps to take during the spring semester of your senior year.
What is
Compare financial aid packages from multiple schools
When decision made let other schools know so they can offer someone else a seat.
Submit your enrollment deposit
Look at your emails for important information from colleges
When searching for your best college fit based on academics, you should consider these four factors.
College Major/Minor
Learning Style
Academic Support Services
Interest
College lists should be narrowed down by this time.
What is
July/August at the latest, you can still make some adjustments but you should do it soon so you can see if there is a class you may need to take or have to take or get better score on SAT/ACT
If you wish to apply early decision or early action, it would be advisable to have a solidified list of colleges before your senior year begins (end of August).
There are four sections on the ACT exam they include.
What is English, Reading, Math, & Science.
The SAT has two sections which are
What is Math & Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Name three things you have to pay for in the college application process.
What is
transcript fees ($2 dollars a transcript)
college application fees (fees vary between $25 dollars to $90 dollars)
sending SAT/ACT fees (between 12 and 16 dollars each)
CSS Profile (if needed)(also costs money)
college visits
college orientation
When searching for your best college fit based on campus culture, you should consider these six factors.
What is
Campus Size
Location
Dorms
Food
Recreational Facilities
culture
The following 2 websites are good to help with your college search
Naviance
Collegexpress
Cappex
CollegeData
A college application waiver is given for these reasons
Family meets income eligibility requirements for waiver
Some colleges give waiver for application fee if visit campus
Some send out emails saying you can apply for free
Recommendation letters are important in the college application process. Students should ask ___ number of teachers and give them at least this ___ much time.
What is
2 no more than 3 teachers
at minimum 3 weeks
Students should make a spreadsheet for their college application process that includes these
What is
College application due dates (including EA, ED and RD)
Required financial aid application forms and their deadlines (aid applications may be due before college applications)
Other materials you’ll need (recommendations, transcripts, etc.)
Tests you’ll take and their fees, dates, and registration deadlines
Your high school’s application processing deadlines