Navigating the College Application Journey: A Comprehensive Guide for Juniors
Discover how to start the college search process, decide on schools, prepare for standardized tests, ace interviews, complete the Common App, obtain recommendat...
Navigating the College Application Journey: A Comprehensive Guide for Juniors
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The College Application Process Junior Year
How to Begin • Web Searches • Collegeboard.org • Princetonreview.com
What Do you want in a college? • Program of Study • Location • Size • Public or private • Admissions • Sports and Activities • Cost
How many schools should you apply to? • 2 Safety • 2 Target • 2 Reach
Decisions, decisions… • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular Action
Sports? • Coach communication • NCAA Clearinghouse • Division I, II, III • Dedication
The Interview • When • Who • Where • What to wear? • What to say?
Top Ten Things Colleges Look for • Rigor of Coursework • Grades • Standardized test scores • Extracurriculars
The Common Application • What is it? • Cost • Teacher Report • Counselor Report • Submit
Submission Schedule • Thanksgiving Break • 2 week rule
Letters of Recommendation • Resume • Give enough time • Who to ask? • Counselor’s Letter of Recommendation
The College Essay • Your time to shine • Tell your story • Keep it simple and short
Once You Decide • Tell other schools you have been accepted to.