HIGHER EDU PRESENTATION

Some important things to know

So you want to go to college...

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Timeline

Testing

Financial Aid

Applying

researching schools

Intro

A lot of things factor into choosing the right school.

• Where do you want to live? On campus? Off campus?
• Do you want to stay close to home or live somewhere new?
• In-person or online?
• Large or small school?
• What do you want to study?
• What kind of campus culture are you looking for?
• What kind of financial aid to they offer?

What school should I choose?

My Next Move

College Raptor

Coalition for College

Big Future College Board

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Different schools may have different requirements, but some materials to gather are:

• Transcripts
• Test scores
• Essay or personal statement
• Letters of recommendation

hOW dO i APPLY?

The following information is included on your transcript:

• Every class you took from freshman year to present
• When you took it
• Your grade in each class
• GPA

Talk to your school counselor about having your transcript sent to the schols to which you are applying.

Transcripts

ACT

SAT, PSAT, NMSQT, and AP Exams

While many colleges no longer require test scores, you may need to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application if:

• The college or university requires it.
• Your GPA is below a certain level
• You are applying for a merit-based scholarship.

Test Scores

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5. Think it Through

4. Think it Through

3. Stay on Topic

2. Read the Instructions

1. Start Early

Additional Tips:

Letters of Recommendation

Who?

Choose who you will ask for a letter.

How?

There are steps to take when asking for a letter.

When?

Make sure you give them enough time to write your letter.

What now?

Thank them for their letter.