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After you apply to a college, email [email protected] so a transcript can be sent.
Application Fee
Some colleges/universities will waive the application fee if you visit their campus.
Various Opportunities
There are various organizations that send information on summer programs, essay contests, and political travel opportunities. Information on these types of opportunities is emailed to students during the school year.
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
To apply for federal student aid, go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
College Majors 101
College Majors 101 helps students understand each major as a whole industry, learn about professional associations in each major, view industry publications for each major, see future employers to better understand the requirements of each major, view student competitions to see "A" level work in each major, get recruited by universities for specific majors, and view major specific videos. Go to www.collegemajors101.com.
Tips for the college bound student:
1. Grades - Even though many college applications are due in the fall of a student's senior year, a final transcript is sent after graduation which includes all grades.
2. Activities - Most college and scholarship committees consider the number of activities in which the student has participated, leadership roles held in activities, and the number of years spent in activities.
3. Courses - Many college applications require the counselor to differentiate between a college prep schedule and a general class schedule.
4. Summer Activities - Summer programs which are offered through colleges look good on applications.
5. Volunteer - More and more college and scholarship applications are looking for proof of time spent volunteering.
6. List of activities and awards - Keep a running list of all activities and awards you receive during your high school career. This will be helpful when you are completing college and scholarship applications.
7. Explore college options - Consider size, cost, location, available majors, athletics, and admissions policies of colleges and universities. Visit colleges and talk to students who attend.
8. ACT/SAT - Many scholarships and college applications require an ACT and/or SAT score. Students should begin to take the ACT or SAT during his or her junior year so they have scores to place on college applications during the fall of the senior year. You can take each test more than once to try to increase your score. The highest score is used when completing college and scholarship applications.
9. Applications - Complete applications. You can not be accepted to a college or get a scholarship if you do not apply.
10. Financial Aid - Complete the FAFSA. Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for financial aid resources.
11. College visits - Most colleges offer Open House days. You can usually tour the campus, get financial aid and student activities information, and ask questions about the college. Check the college or university's website for dates.
12. Deadlines - Watch deadlines closely so you do not miss out on college and scholarship opportunities.