1. Why? So you want to go to college….. Love to learn
Prepare for a career
Whatever the reason, there is a college perfect for YOU.
You just have to find it….
Figure out what I want to do
Party in the dorm
That takes work
This decision will affect the rest of your life.
Is that worth taking the time to find the right fit?
Get as far away from here as possible

2. What colleges are looking for
Rigorous curriculum/good grades
Standard test scores
Extra curricular activities– sports, volunteering
Expand interests outside of school—internships
What every college bound student MUST do
Look inward- what do you want
Study- subjects and standard tests
Look outward- talk to as many people as possible
Investigate- the more you know, the better the fit

3. Learn about yourself
Learn about colleges
What majors do they have
What are their strengths and weaknesses
What special programs do they have
What is the social life like
What do I want to study
Where do I want to study
Do I want a school that is close
Do I want a small, medium or large school
What are the advantages and disadvantages of both
Do I want an urban, suburban or rural school
Am I independent
Am I interested in any special programs
work study, internships, study abroad
Talk to EVERYONE that knows
something about college.
They know more than you,
so use that knowledge.
Get yourself a college book like FISKE Guide,
Keep it in the bathroom and read about random schools
Write in it and make notes about what you like and don’t like
About the schools
Insiders Guide, books on applying to college

4. Standardized Tests SAT ACT
Reading, writing and math reading, writing, math and science
Critical thinking and analysis fact based
Reading and writing skills knowledge
Subject tests required for some schools no subject tests (already test subjects)
SAT test is changing to be more like the ACT
All juniors are registered to take the March 5th test. YOU must register for April 9th test by March 4th

5. Internships and Volunteering opportunities

6. Financial aid and scholarships
Talk to your parents about finances
their income will impact how much money you can get
from the government AND the individual school
School websites all have EFC calculators

7. 60 colleges and universities that will guarantee 100% of your financial needs
Which schools have you heard of?
That means there are 50 great schools that you know nothing about!
FIND OUT!