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Woo- hoo ! Goin ’ to college!

Woo- hoo ! Goin ’ to college!. (Now how do I get there?). How many colleges should I apply to? One or two “dream” schools One or two “good fits” One “sure thing” Be realistic…. Make sure at least one school you apply to is affordable for you!. Where should I apply?.

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Woo- hoo ! Goin ’ to college!

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  1. Woo-hoo! Goin’to college! (Now how do I get there?)

  2. How many colleges should I apply to? • One or two “dream” schools • One or two “good fits” • One “sure thing” • Be realistic…. Make sure at least one school you apply to is affordable for you! Where should I apply?

  3. Be sure you know the application fee. • If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, your application fees can be waived. See your counselor! • Talk to an alumnus. Sometimes private school alums can recommend you, and you’ll get the application fee waived. (If you’re at all interested in Southwestern University, see Mrs. Fajardo for a fee waiver!) Application fees

  4. For most Texas schools, you can go to www.applytexas.org • For most selective out-of-state schools, try using www.commonap.org How do I apply?

  5. You can also find links to applications on most college/university websites. • Start with the link for “Admissions” www.southwestern.edu Other routes to applicatons

  6. Many schools, even public universities, offer automatic scholarships for academic accomplishments. Check the scholarship page of any university you are considering to see what money you are eligible to receive. • Competitive scholarships may have different deadlines and requirements (like additional essays) from the admissions deadlines. Be sure you know your deadlines!! How do I find out about merit scholarships?

  7. How can I find out whether a college accepts AP credit or Dual credit? • The fastest/easiest way to find this out is through the Collegeboard website. It offers a link to any college’s AP acceptance policy. • DON’T make assumptions about what score a college will/won’t accept. Don’t take it on hearsay. CHECK the website! • www.collegeboard.org AP and Dual Credit

  8. Some schools require recommendations with applications; some recommend them; some don’t want or need them. Please see what your school requests! (Don’t ask teachers to write them if you don’t need one!) • When asking for a recommendation, be polite. You’re begging a favor! This is not part of a teacher’s job; they do it because they love you. Do I need a recommendation?

  9. We have a College/Career center here at the high school. • It has a LOT of resources on schools AND scholarships. • Use your counselor as a resource. Use your teachers as resources (they all went to college themselves!) • If you have questions about a particular school or your application, don’t be shy about calling the admissions office to ask questions! Need more information?

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