Apply for College
Your plan is in motion. Now it’s time to apply for college. Use the tips, advice, tools and resources in this section to help navigate the application process.
Letters of Recommendation
Start thinking now about getting letters of recommendation.If you plan to apply to a four-year college or university, you will probably need letters of recommendation. You can get letters from teachers, coaches, counselors, family friends or any other adult who knows you well. Start thinking now about people you could ask. Give yourself some time to make a good impression.Here are few important things you can do to ensure that you get great letters of recommendation.Be an active participant in class. Read more
Writing a Personal Statement
A personal statement is your chance to speak in your own voice and show your colors.The personal statement is an important part of most college applications. It’s your opportunity to show the admissions committee that you have personality, opinions and experiences to share. It also demonstrates that you can write at the college level. Here are some tips on writing a great personal statement. Read more
Freshman Review
What are colleges looking for in the Freshman Review?The Freshman Review is an opportunity to show the college of your choice what you have to offer besides your grades and test scores.Below are some common criteria used in the Freshman Review. Read more
Admissions Index
What You Should Know about the Admission Index1. The Admissions Index is only a starting point. Most applications are subject to Freshman Review. That’s where admissions staff read your materials more carefully. This is an opportunity for you to show what you offer the school as an individual.2. The index calculation makes grades three times as important as test scores. It’s better to get good grades in challenging classes than to stress out over test scores. Read more
The Applications Packet
What goes into an admissions or application packet?Four-year schools usually want: Read more
Policies
Admissions PoliciesCommunity and technical colleges have open admissions policies. Anyone with a high school diploma can apply, enroll and take classes. To get into most four-year colleges you have to compete with other students. This is called competitive admissions. When you think about applying to college, usually competitive admissions schools come to mind. Whether you choose a school with an open or competitive admissions policy, you will still have to meet high standards earn a degree.
Admissions
What do colleges want to know, and how do they decide who gets in?Admissions policies Read more