FINDING THE RIGHT FITTips for Navigating your College Search

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OWN THE PROCESS

Students apply to college and students are admitted - not parents.

Students should take ownership of the process.

Do your own research, schedule your own appointments, fill out your own applications

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THE RIGHT COLLEGE... is NOT

Where your parents, neighbor, family member went.

The college with the best athletic teams.

US News & World Report’s #1 college.

It’s the one that suits your needs, interests, & you can afford.

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MAKING THE MATCH

College majors and career options

Appropriately challenged and supported

Affordable

THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU IS OUT THERE

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SELF DISCOVERY

Who are you?

What do you want to do?

How involved in the school do you want to be?

What makes you special?

Remember, college is a place to learn, explore and grow as a student and an individual.

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WHAT’S IN YOUR FILE?

Transcript

SAT, SAT Subject Test, ACT, TOEFL, AP Scores

Teacher recommendations

Essay

Application

Notes from an admission representative

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NEXT STEPS

Check your application status

Check your email

Always follow up with requests from colleges

File your FAFSA after January 1st

Don’t stop preparing for your future as a college student!

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