1. Planning for college and what you can expect
The Big Picture
Planning for college and what you can expect

2. Agenda College Search – Finding the right fit for you Campus Visits
Admissions Deadline
The College Application – What are we looking for?
Other Factors
NCAA Eligibility
The Great Sorting Game
Questions & Answers

3. The College Search Finding the right fit for you
Size - Large vs. Small
Location – Distance, Urban, Rural
Cost
Academic Program
Gathering Information
The Web
Counseling Office
College Fairs
High School Visit

4. Campus Visits Summer vs. School Year Group Information Sessions
The Tour
Open House
The Interview

5. During The Visit What you should be looking for?
How do students interact with each other and with faculty?
Are the students engaged during their classes?
What is the dining hall experience like?
Do the students seem happy?
Is there a sense of community in the residence halls?
Does the overall environment seem like one in which you will thrive?

6. The Interview Required, Not Required, Highly Recommended Appearance
Research and Ask good questions
Thank You Note!

7. Admissions Deadlines Early Decision (binding)
Single-Choice Early Action (restrictive)
Early Action (non-binding)
Regular Admissions (non-binding)
Rolling Admissions (non-binding)

8. College Application Application Application Fee or Fee Waiver
Official High School Transcript
Senior Grades (depends)
Letter of Recommendation
College Essay
Test Scores
Resume or Brag Sheet
Other required information
Stay on top of the process and be aware of deadlines!!

9. The Admissions Process - What are we looking for?
Academics
Test Scores
College Essay
Resume & Recommendations

10. TIP: Obtain Copy of Your Transcript
Academics
Grades/GPA
Courses (manage your courses and electives)
Level of Difficulty (CP vs. H vs. AP)
Class Ranking
TIP: Obtain Copy of Your Transcript

11. Test Scores Understanding the Options SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Essay (optional)
ACT- Tests subject knowledge
Strong academic record
SAT Subject Test (SAT II)
For admission purposes and mainly for placement
AP exams – credit/advance placement
SAT/ACT Optional schools

12. College Essay Strong Introduction
Proof-read, proof-read, re-write, re-write
In Your Own Voice
Topic of your choice
“I have nothing to write about!”

13. Essay Prompt Examples

14. Resume & Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Long-term commitment
Depth vs. Breadth
Doesn’t have to be tied to HS
Recommendations
Ask a challenging teacher
School Counselor
Provide a “Brag-Sheet”

15. Social Media

16. 9 Tips to Get Recruited
Take the right classes. Meet with your college counselor to ensure your course schedule is in line.
Be a multi-sport ATHLETE. College coaches want athletes first who can play at the collegiate level.
Register with the NCAA by your junior year.
Make your lists of colleges. Focus not only on athletics, but academic programs of interest.
Create a video. Keep your videos short, simple and as professional looking as possible!
Research the schools. Find out contact information for coaches, talk to current players, and look at the team’s roster to see what positions are returning next year.
First contact. Keep s or letters short. Include a resume if possible.
Increase your game and exposure at a sport/university camp.
The Final Choice. Narrow it down to your top 3 choices. Decide where you would be happiest if something happened to your athletic career. Choose a school that offers the best overall environment.

17. The Great Sorting Game
“A Participatory Demonstration of How Selective College Admissions Works” Created by Mary Lee Hoganson, College Consultant

18. Now What? Continue to work hard in school
Register for challenging classes for your senior year
Start working on your college lists
Visit colleges
Letters of Recommendation
Speak with teachers before summer starts
Work on your essay over the summer
SAT/ACT exams

19. Questions & Answers

20. Assistant Director of Admission
Thank You
Ryan O’Keefe
Assistant Director of Admission