College planning and applications can be overwhelming. What do you want to study? Where do you want to live? Do you want a small liberal arts college or a large university campus? There are many considerations when looking for your perfect fit—this guide is the tool to help make the application process as easy as possible. In 6 laminated pages you get the essential details from the application process, testing, school research, to pathways and timelines. Author Emma Lance, M.Ed with her experience as a director of university counseling and manager and counselor of admissions with a degree in higher education administration is the perfect life coach for this process that will propel students into the professional world and a rewarding career of their choice.
6 page laminated guide includes:
- Application Basics
- Applications
- Deadlines & Ways to Apply
- Application Fee Waivers
- Testing
- Extracurriculars
- Essays
- Recommendation Letters
- Helpful Reminders
- School Research
- What to Consider
- How to Do School Research
- List Building
- Timeline
- 9th Grade
- 10th Grade
- 11th Grade-Fall
- 11th Grade-Spring
- Summer Before 12th Grade
- 12th Grade-Fall
- 12th Grade-Spring
- Academics
- Grades
- Course Selection
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Applications
- Scholarships
- Loan Types
- After You Apply
- Answers
- Waiting, Waiting, Waiting!
- Weighing Your Offers
- Committing & Depositing
- Nontraditional Paths
- Gap Year
- Community College
- Trade & Vocational Schools
- Key Terms
- References
- Checklist
