1. East Lansing High School How to Apply to College

2. What is important to you Type of school Degree offered Educational programs Admission Policy Location and size Costs and financial aid Campus activities Support activities

3. Admission Standards Open- All high school graduates are accepted until the school’s enrollments capacity is reached. ACT score of 16-21 Liberal- Some freshmen who are accepted are in the lower half of their high school graduating class. ACT score 17-22 Traditional- The majority of freshmen accepted are in the top 50 percent of their high school graduating class. ACT score 18- 24 Selective- The majority of freshmen accepted are in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class. ACT score 21-26 Highly Selective- The majority of freshmen who are accepted are in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class. ACT score 25-30

4. Sources of Information Internet-college home pages on the Web Michigan College Guide www.michigancollegeguide.com www.michigancollegeguide.com ACT’s student website: www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org College catalogs and informational bulletins Parents, students, alumni High school counselors and teachers College planning resources from ACT and SAT

5. Matching to the College Profile Evaluate the strength of the courses you have taken compared to the college core curriculum. Compare your class rank with the ranks of the enrolled freshmen at the college Compare your test scores with the average test scores of enrolled freshmen

6. Campus Visits Special Visit Days- these are group visits on specified days. Find dates on the Student Services webpage Personal Visit- Schedule an individual meeting with an admissions counselor Visits at East Lansing High School- by college admission officers during Excel. These visits are announced and posted on the Student Services webpage.

7. During the Visit Meet with an Admissions Counselor Verify admission requirements Discuss your chances for success at the school Find out how to apply (paper application vs. on-line) Ask about costs, financial assistance, and scholarships

8. During the Visit Tour the campus Check out the residence halls Eat in the cafeteria Visit the library Talk to students

9. During the Visit Tour the department of your intended major Meet with a professor Sit in on a class lecture Ask about job placement records of program graduates

10. During the Visit Find out about activities Clubs Organizations Intramural sports Do students commute or stay on campus?

11. During the Visit Ask about transportation options Busses Are freshmen allowed to have cars on campus? Parking and safety issues