DEMYSTIFYING th e COLLEGE PROCESS Oct. 10, 2015 Neelam Chakrabarty CEO, Oroola Kristen Hickman Independent College Counselor.

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DEMYSTIFYING th e COLLEGE PROCESS Oct. 10, 2015 Neelam Chakrabarty CEO, Oroola Kristen Hickman Independent College Counselor

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process OVERVIEW College Preparation o Sophomore thru Senior Year College Applications Examinations Essays Financial Aid Resources

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process A-G REQUIREMENTS

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process COLLEGE PREPARATION : SOPHOMORE YEAR

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process COLLEGE PREPARATION : JUNIOR YEAR Begin college & career exploration College BoardMyplan Testing PSAT (fall)SAT(spring/summer)ACT (spring/summer)SAT Subject TestsAP exams A-G requirements 11 of the 15 courses must be completed by end of Junior year Leadership in extracurricular activity

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process COLLEGE PREPARATION : JUNIOR YEAR (SUMMER)

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process ESSAYS

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process ESSAY TIPS

Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process PAYING FOR COLLEGE

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Oct. 9, 2015 Demystifying the College Process THANK YOU IF you have further questions for Kristen, them at