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Roadmap to College: Understanding the College Admissions Process

Roadmap to College: Understanding the College Admissions Process. What Colleges Look For:. Academic Record Grade Point Average (WGPA) Academic Rigor Test Scores School/Community Activities Letters of Recommendation Interviews Student Essays. Other Factors Which May Be Considered:.

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Roadmap to College: Understanding the College Admissions Process

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  1. Roadmap to College: Understanding the College Admissions Process

  2. What Colleges Look For: • Academic Record • Grade Point Average (WGPA) • Academic Rigor • Test Scores • School/Community Activities • Letters of Recommendation • Interviews • Student Essays

  3. Other Factors Which May Be Considered: • Athletic Ability • Special Talents • Legacy • Diversity • Summer Experience • Internships

  4. What Students Look For • Location • Program • Size • School Personality (Fit) • Cost • Special Programs • Admission Selectivity

  5. College Application Process

  6. Completing the Application • Chance to make good impression on colleges • Read directions carefully • Use same name on transcript • Think before answering questions • Have someone to proofread • Have English Teacher proof essay

  7. Completing the Application • Be truthful • Avoid errors • Answer all questions asked • Enclose application fee (unless there is an application waiver enclosed) • Pay specific attention to deadlines • Make a copy of everything you send

  8. On-line Application • College Foundation of NC (CFNC) • Specific college websites • Read directions prior to beginning process • Multiple sessions versus one session • Only use secure websites • Submit downloaded forms to School Counselor • Print copy for your records • Verification that college received application

  9. Common Application • Used by over 500 colleges • Used to apply for multiple college • Saves time

  10. How Many Applications: • Reach School: those that are a reach for you academically or financially • Probable School: those that will meet all your needs and will likely accept you • Safe School: those which will make you happy and will be sure to accept you

  11. College Essay • College looks for skill using standard written English • Ability to reflect true feelings or opinions about a subject • Creativity and uniqueness evidencing fresh and original viewpoints

  12. Letters of Recommendation • Ask teacher, counselor, administrator, employer or clergy • Someone who will recommend the student positively • Helpful to provide a “brag sheet” about yourself

  13. The College Interview • What is unique and distinct about the college • What is unique and distinct about the student applying • Types: Alumni Interviews, Group Interviews, Personal Interviews

  14. Understanding Types of Admission • Early Decision- binding agreement, apply early, decision made early by college, must attend if accepted • Early Action- non-binding early decision • Rolling Admission- applications evaluated upon receipt, decision letters sent as decisions are made • Regular Admission- school deadline (Jan/Feb) Students notified early April

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