How To Plan for College:

Six Easy Steps

Know Yourself

and

Your Reasons

for

Attending College

 

  • Recognize your strengths and weaknesses
  • Analyze your interests and values
  • Achieve a personal goal
  • Increase your earning power
  • Prepare for a career and expand learning
  • Extracurricular activities and social life
  •  Influence of family and friends

 

Consider

College 

Characteristics

 

  • Majors and educational programs

  • Type of school and degrees offered

  • Admission Policy

  • Location and size

  • Costs and financial aid

  • College affiliation and accreditation

  • Campus activities

  • Support services

List

Compare

and

Visit Colleges

 

  • Compile information from several resources:        

  1. Internet/Websites ( C3Apply)           

  2. College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer based services (DISCOVER R)

  3. College representatives and college fairs

  4. Counselors and teachers

  5. Parents, students, and alumni

  6. Directories and ACT score report

  • Prepare a college comparison checklist

  • Weigh advantages and disadvantages

  • Contact the office of admission

  • Schedule appointments for your campus visits

 

 

Apply

for

Admission

and

Observe Deadlines

 

  • Narrow your choices
  • Review college admission test requirements
  • Know application fees and deadlines

  • Submit application materials (paper/electronic)

  1. Application for admission

  2. High school transcript

  3. Recommendations

  4. Admission test results

  • Know Scholarship Requirements

Keep  accurate records!