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