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The Path to College

Preparing for college applications is crucial for students aiming for competitive admissions. Key elements include selecting challenging courses, maintaining good grades, and preparing for board scores like SAT and ACT. Additionally, students should engage in extracurricular activities, write impactful essays, and secure strong letters of recommendation. Understanding the different college types—like Ivy League, public, and private institutions—and special categories such as being a recruited athlete or first-generation college student can also enhance an application. Start planning early to maximize your opportunities!

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The Path to College

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  1. The Path to College How to plan early for the college application process.

  2. Key Elements • Course selection---most competitive curriculum the student can handle well • Grades • Board Scores • SAT Reasoning Tests • SAT Subject Tests • ACT with Writing

  3. Additional Elements • Extra Curricular Activities • Essay • Counselor Letter of Recommendation • Teacher Letter of Recommendation

  4. GPA Game

  5. How do you define “college”? • Two year • Four year • Military academies • Ivy League—only 8 • Historically Black

  6. Urban • Suburban • Rural • Coed • Women • Public • Private

  7. Special Categories • The 4 most common Special categories are: • Recruited athlete (+30%) • Underrepresented minority (where not restricted by legislation) (+28%) • Legacy (+20%) • Early applicant (+20%) • One that is growing in popularity: • Disadvantaged, low income, first generation college

  8. Other Special Categories • These tend to vary a great deal by institution: • In-state, out-of-state • Demonstrated interest • Special institutional need, e.g. female engineer, cello player, Latin scholar • Connections • Miscellaneous, e.g. geographic, gender, (full pay)

  9. Religious Affiliation • Undergraduate • Graduate • College/University

  10. Personal Ratings • The personal rating assigned to an applicant is based on a combination of attributes in different areas. They typically include: • Achievement • Talent • Leadership/positions of responsibility • How you are revealed in the application • Service to others • Overcoming obstacles • Personal attributes

  11. Personal Attributes • Personal attributes primarily come from school and teacher reports and required interviews. The categories are: • Respect accorded by faculty • Class participation • Academic achievement • Intellectual promise • Writing quality, • Creativity • Work habits

  12. Personal Attributes • Work habits • Maturity • Motivation • Leadership • Integrity • Reaction to setbacks • Concern for others • Self confidence • Initiative • independence

  13. Financial Aid • FAFSA—Due after January 1 of senior year • Profile—Begin process anytime in the fall • School aid forms

  14. The Path to College • An easy road to follow. • Relax and enjoy the excitement of the process.

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