College Visits
How?
How do I sign up for college visits at Tuscarora?
ACT vs. SAT
What is the difference and what do you prefer?
Dual Enrollment vs. Advanced Placement
What are the differences between Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes? Do you have a preference?
Undecided
How do you view a student who is applying as Undecided?
FAFSA
What is the FAFSA and why is it important?
Ways to Explore College Campuses
What is an Open House? How do you schedule a tour or interview? Are there other ways to explore college campuses?
Test Optional
What is test optional? Test blind? How does a student know whether or not to submit their scores?
Rigor vs. GPA
What do you prefer, students with a higher GPA or students who take the most rigorous courses?
Application Deadlines
What are the differences between the types of application deadlines? (regular, early decision, early action, rolling) Are there advantages to certain deadlines?
Merit Scholarships
What is a Merit Scholarship? How can students receive them?
Visit Questions
What is the best question you have received while on a college visit?
Scholarships and Testing
If you are test optional, do students still need to take SAT or ACT for scholarships?
World Languages
What is your admission requirement for World Languages?
Essay Topics
What are examples of good essay topics? Are there essay themes to avoid or that are overused?
Private vs. Public Schools
What are the differences between private and public universities when it comes to paying for college? Are there other differences?
Can't Travel
If students are not able to go on a physical visit, how can they learn about your college?
SAT/ACT Prep Courses
What are different types of SAT/ACT prep courses? Are prep courses recommended?
Importance of Junior Year
How important is a student's junior year? Senior year?
I Have a Question
Would you rather hear from students or parents about the application process? If a student has a question about their application, who do they contact?
LCPS Scholarships
Are local scholarships available? Where can we find them?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
There are so many parts of an application, can you prioritize which parts are most important?
Does showing interest help students' chances in admissions? If yes, how may students show interest in your school?