Apply for College

Need all the information in one easy download? This is the comprehensive middle school handbook. 

There’s no way around it—you need to apply to college before you get in. Depending on your school of choice, this might mean taking tests, getting ready for an interview or even writing an essay. High school students usually know all of this. But that doesn’t answer the big questions: What do colleges really want? How do colleges decide who gets in? What criteria do colleges use? For many students, this is a big mystery. Check out the following information and take the guesswork out of applying for college.  

Having a hard time deciding which college is best for you? This worksheet lets you do a side-by-side comparison. 

Do you require different accomodations at college? This handout discusses disability accomodations and housing options for student parents. 

Are you a student athlete planning for college? This handout offers some important tips and advice. 

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