Includes program of studies (courses taken), rank, GPA, standardized test scores, if required (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Test[s]), and extracurricular involvement

GPA and rank can be found on current report card and/or transcript (transcript can be accessed through Aspen or printed out by guidance counselor)

Working list of 3-10 schools categorized in the following groups: safety (2 schools), target (3 schools), reach (1 school). Please note: number of school(s) in each category should be based on total number of schools on list

List must be realistic and based on solid, current research; applying to schools is expensive (average of $55 per application)

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Remember: VISIT THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE in order to verify information found on other websites and to gather additional information

Big Future (CollegeBoard)

ACT College Planning Center

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CollegeNavigator (US Department of Education)

Go to Big Future (CollegeBoard)Use filters on the right side of the page to make choices regarding your needs in a schoolChoose one school from your results to investigate

1. Percentage of students who graduate in 6 years?

2. Percentage of students who return sophomore

year?

3. Top three majors?

4. What is your intended major? Is it offered?

5. Selectivity percentage?

6. Top 3 factors in admission decision?

7. SAT required?

8. Range for SAT Critical Reading, Math, and Writing?

9. Average GPA?

10. Foreign language required? If so, how many years?

11. Average indebtedness at graduation?

Search for freshman profile/admission statistics for 2012

Find application. If available, print out a copy of the application. If not available (e.g. school uses Common Application), print out application requirements page

Request information

Correlate your research with your student profile

Should you include this school on your list?

If so, under which category?