ACTIVITY 32: COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

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Getting Started The College Application Process I. College Search A. Research three Safety School 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 buy 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. Compile Your student Information A. Update your student resume 1. 2. a. b. List your accomplishments and activities List your academic achievement and honors Honor roll Class rank

ACTIVITY 32: COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS 3. 4.

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Request grade transcript from your high school Be sure you have your SAT and/or ACT tests completed

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

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

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Mail all paper college application materials