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This comprehensive guide outlines an essential timeline for high school seniors preparing for college. It covers critical steps in the college application process including filling out applications, requesting letters of recommendation, and writing essays. It also provides details on applying for FAFSA and seeking scholarships, with tips for successful applications and interviews. Students can find helpful resources and websites for scholarships and financial aid, ensuring they have all necessary documents ready for their college journey.
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Prepare For College SENIOR OVERVIEW TIMELINE SAT - ACT APPLY TO COLLEGE FAFSA SCHOLARSHIPS
Process For Applying To College • Fill out the application online • Request letters of recommendation • Request transcripts • Request application fee waiver • Write your application essay • Double-check everything and submit it! • Receive confirmation letter or e-mail • Hear back and make a decision
Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Apply for a FAFSA PIN at www.pin.ed.gov - student + parents • Discuss family finances and gather important documents and info: • Your Social Security number or Permanent Resident card • Your Driver License number • Your W-2 forms • Your family’s income tax returns (1040 or 1040EZ, etc.) • Your income tax returns • Untaxed income records • Current bank statements for you and your family • Business and investment records for your family • Begin to fill out the FAFSA beginning January 1st • Submit it!
Apply for Scholarships • Find a scholarship that fits you • Oregonstudentaid.gov • Fastweb.com • Talk to counselors • Use Google! • Make a list of the different pieces • Letters of recommendation • Transcript required • Financial Information • Fill out the application • Write your essay • Submit before the deadline
Common Scholarship Questions • Explain your career aspirations and your educational plan to meet these goals. • Explain how you have helped your family or made your community a better place to live. Please provide specific examples. • Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it. • Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?
Scholarship Application Tips • Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. • Apply only if you are eligible • Read and follow all instructions • Meet all the application deadlines • Gather application materials early • Don’t ignore small awards • Request letter of recommendation early • Write great essay • Be yourself, honest • Don’t repeat information • Make it sounds interesting • Ask for help if you need it • Read profiles of past winners • Proofread the essay before you submit it • Try, try again and keep try again!
Ace Your Scholarship Interview • Prepare beforehand • Review your application • Dress for success • Be on time • Smile, shake hands • Stay confident and relaxed • Honest and be yourself • Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting • Be a good listener as well as a good communicator • Look the interviewer in the eye while speaking • Show enthusiasm • Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no.” Explain • Explain clear your goals • Ask question • Follow up
College Resource & Scholarship Websites • OSAC – www.oregonstudentaid.gov • FastWeb – www.fastweb.com • College Board – www.collegeboard.com • GatesMillennium – www.gmsp.org • Oregon University System – www.ous.edu • APIASF - www.apiasf.org • US Dept of Education – www.studentaid.edu.gov
Questions? Hai Dao daoh@onid.orst.edu haidao_o@yahoo.com
