THE ROAD TO COLLEGE

Presented by The Counseling Department

Post Secondary Options

• CollegeCollege• 4 year college4 year college• 2 year college2 year college

• Employment

• Career / Technical School

• Military

Finding a College

• 4 year vs. 2 year college• Size• Location• Campus Culture• Majors• Academic Credentials• Cost• Extracurricular Activities• Special Programs

HIT THE ROAD

• Visit school’s websites:• General Information• Requirements• Deadlines

• Attend open houses and Attend open houses and tourstours

• Speak to current students

• Schedule interview (if offered)

DEVELOPING A LIST

• Be OPEN MINDED to schools

• Start with a larger list then narrow it when it is time to apply

• Ideally apply to 5-7 schools• 1-2 Reach Schools• 2-3 50/50 schools• 1-2 Safe schools

• Consider academics and finances when developing your list.

TYPES OF ADMISSION

• Early Decision-- Early deadline, early response, BINDING

• Early Action– Early deadline, early response, NON-BINDING

• Rolling Admission– Students are accepted/denied as applications are received.

• Regular Admission– Apply by regular deadline (usu. Jan 15) and hear a response by April 1

WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR IN

STUDENTS

FACTORS COLLEGES CONSIDER FOR

ADMISSION DECISIONS

• Transcript• GPA, Courses, & Grades

• SAT I, SAT II or ACT Scores

• Essay(s)

• Resume

• Extracurricular Activities

• Letters of Recommendation

STANDARDIZED TESTS

• Students must register to take the SAT I and/or ACT.

• We recommend taking both SAT and ACT.

• Test prep is absolutely essential to success on these tests.

• Chesapeake High School CEEB Code: 210-808

FINANCIAL AID

• FAFSA• Submit ASAP after January 1st but

before March 1st.• www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Scholarships• Local• Regional / National

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Please access the Counseling Center’s website for Scholarship information as well as helpful websites

CLOSING THOUGHTS

• Visit the Counseling Center’s website often

• Be sure you are receiving emails from Ms. Wilson, our secretary

• Keep the process in perspective

• Work together as a family

• Students must take ownership

• Discuss finances openly

• Start early and meet all deadlines