1. The College Search

3. SAT EXAM Students who take the SAT exam in the Spring of their Junior year & the Fall of their Senior Year. How to Register: www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com Please see Ms. Porzelt for a fee waiver.

4. Interests/Majors Psychology Nursing Engineering Education Biology Computer Engineering UNDECIDED??? – www.mymajors.com www.mymajors.com – www.princetownreview.com www.princetownreview.com – www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com

5. Location Geographic Urban/Suburban/Rural Northeast/Southeast/ Midwest/West –Keep in mind travel expenses & distance Type of Institution Private –Boston College, Columbia University Public –SUNY Campuses, Community Colleges

6. Size of Institution Enrollment – Small: Swathmore College- 1,490 students Vassar College-2,389 students – Medium: Fordham University- 7,994 students Boston College- 9,000 students – Large: Rutgers University-26,433 students Cornell University-13,500 students

7. Admission Requirements Cumulative GPA- Grade Point Average & Courses Taken Test Scores (SAT, ACT and/or SAT II’s) Extracurricular Activities Teacher and Counselor Recommendations College Essay Special Talents *DEADLINES! Extremely Important!

8. Activities Clubs/Organizations Greek Life Athletics/Intramurals – Division 1 or 2 Athletics : Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center: www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org Community Service

9. Cost of Attendance/Tuition Private Institution /State Institution Tuition, Room, Board & Book Fees Miscellaneous Expenses

10. Match/Safety/ Reach Schools Match Schools – A match school is one where your academic credentials fall well within (or even exceed) the school’s range for the average freshman. There are no guarantees, but it’s not unreasonable to be accepted to several of your match schools. Reach Schools – A reach school is one where your academic credentials fall below the school’s range for the average freshman. Reach schools are long-shots, but they should still be possible. Safety Schools – A safety school is one where your academic credentials fall above the school’s range for the average freshman. You can be reasonably certain that you will be admitted to your safety schools.

11. Where to Search??? Discover Program (please see me for the password) you can access this program from school or your home computer. College Guides and Handbooks. The Guidance Office has a number of guides to assist you on your search. College websites – www.petersons.com www.petersons.com – www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com – www.collegenet.com www.collegenet.com – www.gocollege.com www.gocollege.com

12. FINANCIAL AID FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Both the Student & Parent have to apply for a pin. http://www.pin.ed.gov