The College Search

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.com • Please see Ms. Porzelt for a fee waiver.

Interests/Majors• Psychology• Nursing• Engineering• Education• Biology• Computer Engineering

• UNDECIDED???– www.mymajors.com– www.princetownreview.com– www.collegeboard.com

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

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

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!

Activities

• Clubs/Organizations• Greek Life• Athletics/Intramurals

–Division 1 or 2 Athletics : Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center: www.eligibilitycenter.org

• Community Service

Cost of Attendance/Tuition

• Private Institution /State Institution • Tuition, Room, Board & Book Fees• Miscellaneous Expenses

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.

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.collegeboard.com– www.collegenet.com– www.gocollege.com

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA• www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Both the Student & Parent have to apply for a pin.

• http://www.pin.ed.gov