College Admissions

The Search

Step one:

  • Where do I really want to go to college? Why?
  • What is best choice for me?

1. Cost

2. My grades/ACT score

3. My learning style

4. My social skills

  • Make a list
  • Gather as much information about the school as possible, create file work on your application

 

Step Two:

  • How much is this going to cost?

Application Fee

Dorm depoist

Orientation Cost

Laptop/Printer

Software( Office, best anti-virus available)

Cell Phone + Bill for 10 months

Travel to and from school (Roundtrip 5 times)

Books ($300-$500)

Medical Cost while away

Complete exam before you go

Tuition

Room & Board (on campus)

Money for the month

Car cost/ Insurance/ Gas/ Upkeep

Campus Parking Permits ($50-$400)

Cost associated with drom room, clothing appropriate for college, personal items for the year

Financial Aid

Are you a disciplined saver?

How much can your family honestly afford to help?

Step Three:

  • Does the school offer your major?
  • Quality of TRIO Program
  • Honors Program
  • Help for first generation students
  • Academic culture
  • Academic Advising
  • Study skills assistance

 

Step Four:

  • Size
  • Social Activities
  • Sports
  • Drinking, Drugs
  • Ferternities, Sororities
  • Commuter Campus

 

Step Five:

  • How far is it from your home?
  • How often will you get to return home? Do you have a nearby support network?
  • Urban, rural
  • Climate

 

  • Read!! Read!!

1. Newspapers: New York Times, Chicago Tribune

2. Blogs:

thinkprogress

imwritingsports

inbavalli.wordpress

bloggingthecanon.blogspot

bookfoolery.blogspot

Slate

3. Magazines: Any that will inform you of current events and that are associated with your particular intrest and hobbies.

4. Non-fiction Books: The Tipping Point, The World is Flat, World Religions, Bone Lady

  • Become an expert on the WORLD news and events
  • Increase your vocabulary
  • Keep a journal: force yourself to examine the world around you and your motivations
  • Get organized
  • Rebrand yourself
  • Volunteer / organize a service project
  • Develop a classy resume
  • Work on your personal statement
  • Develop an exercise routine
  • Develop healthy eating habits
  • Understand your family's values and if you share them figure out how to further develop your own traditions