Ms. April GeltchCJUSD LibrarianOctober 20, 2009

Information for majority of presentation from

*College Board: Plan for College http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html

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Information for majority of presentation from

*College Board: Plan for College http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html

Image located at http://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Images/Cap%20photo.jpg

While the standards may vary slightly from school to school, students must fulfill the following requirements. Look at the specific college for more information.

*Complete A-G Coursework *Maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA

*Take SAT or ACT exam *Look at school eligibility index &

combine GPA + Exam Scores *Complete application (add personal

statement for UC) *Pay application fee

The following are the minimum requirements for enrollment. Check the specific university of interest for further information.

A-History/Social Science (2 years required)B-English (4 years required)C-Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years

recommended)D-Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3

years recommended)E-Language other than English (2 years

required, 3 years recommended)F-Visual & Performing Arts (1 year required)G-College Preparatory Electives (1 year

required)

Enroll in college prep coursework Explore colleges of interest Get involved in extracurricular activities Attend college fairs Research college costs and financial aid

Consider taking SAT Subject Area Exams in strong academic subject areas

Sign up for college prep coursework for the following fall

Pay attention to English summer reading lists and/or create one of your own

Enroll in summer school courses on high school campus, community college, or online

Plan to visit colleges during the summerWork part time and/or volunteer in

community outreach of interest

Enroll in college prep coursework Explore colleges of interest Get involved in extracurricular activities Sign up for PSAT exam Attend college fairs Research college costs and financial aid

Consider taking SAT Subject Area Exams in strong academic subject areas

Sign up for college prep coursework for the following fall

Pay attention to English summer reading lists and/or create one of your own

Enroll in summer school courses on high school campus, community college, or online

Plan to visit colleges during the summerWork part time and/or volunteer in

community outreach of interest

Sign up for PSATExplore personal interests & character traits.

Determine which colleges may be right for you.

Attend college nights and financial aid preparation sessions at school.

Plan to take either the SAT Reasoning Test or up to 3 SAT Subject Tests on one test day. Register to take SAT. Online sites are available.

Use your PSAT scores to prepare for SAT

Practice more seriously for SAT examsVisit a wide variety of colleges. Make a list of

15-20 colleges of interestPrepare and take AP examsSign up for college prep/AP courses for the fallWork part time and/or volunteer in community

outreach of interestTake campus tours and talk with admissions

counselors at top choice colleges. Bring a checklist

Make a calendar with college & financial aid application deadlines

Narrow college list to 5-10 campusesMake master calendar with the following: *test dates, fees, and deadlines *college application due dates *financial aid application deadlines *high school’s deadlines for transcript requestsAsk for recommendations-give resume, stamped

& addressed envelope, and any other formsWrite application essays-ask teachers, friends,

and parents to proofread themNovember 1- send SAT scores for early

admissions

Late October-Early November-Begin completing financial aid paperwork

Late October-Early November- Begin applying for scholarships

Have high school begin sending transcripts to colleges

Family keeps all pay stubs to determine income for financial aid

Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Male students 18 or older must register for selective service to receive financial aid

You will receive acceptance letters by mid-April.

Compare offers at different schoolsIf waitlisted at school of choice, contact

college admissions counselor to determine if fall enrollment remains a possibility

Send letter of intent & pay admission feeAsk high school to send final transcript to

college

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