TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW I. PLANNING FOR COLLEGE ............................................................................................. 7 A. Students’ rights and responsibilities B. Planning steps for college C. Graduation requirements D. Senior year college planning guide E. College entrance course requirements F. College admission testing program
II. CHOOSING A COLLEGE ............................................................................................... 32 A. Self-assessment B. Factors to consider in choosing a college C. Major myths about college selection D. Types of institutions E. Locations of institutions F. Computer searches G. Six wrong reasons for counting college out H. What if college isn’t right for me?
III. VISITING A COLLEGE ................................................................................................ 49 A. B. C. D.
Campus visits Suggestions for college visits & interviews Questions that student’s are often asked at a college interview Questions that student’s should ask at college interviews
IV. APPLYING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ......................................................... 56 A. Applying to college – how many? B. College Applications - what colleges are looking for C. The process of applying explained D. Admission decision definitions E. Resume details F. Letters of recommendation G. Corresponding with colleges through social media H. Actual letters from college admissions offices