ACTIVITY 32: COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

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Getting Started The College Application Process I. College Search A. Research Three Safety Schools 1. B. Colleges you can get into easily

Research Three Match Schools 1. afford Colleges that match your academic qualifications and that you can

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Research Two Reach Schools 1. into Colleges you wish you could attend but may have trouble getting

II. Web Site Searches A. B. Look at each Web site to help determine your opinion of the college Check College Majors 1. a. C. Determine academic qualifications of your program of choice How the process of students selected is conducted

View Admissions Policies 1. How to begin the process

III. Complete Your Student Information A. Update Your Student Information 1. 2. a. b. List your accomplishments and activities List your academic achievements and honors Honor roll Class rank

ACTIVITY 32: COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS 3. 4. 5.

YASMIN CAMACHO

Request grade transcripts from your high school Be sure you have your SAT and/or ACT tests completed Request letters of recommendation

IV. College Paperwork Process A. B. Complete applications by hand first Write college application essays 1. a. C. D. E. Proofread essay for grammar, spelling, and punctuation Have another person proofread your essays

Verify SAT and/or ACT test scores have been forwarded Submit applications online with essays pasted into spaces provided Gather all other information required and photocopy for your records 1. 2. 3. 4. Student resume Recommendation letters Official transcripts Financial information

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Mail all paper college application materials