Get Into College—First Steps Chapter Overview

Get Into College—First Steps Chapter Overview

First Steps Chapters

First Steps

Self-Assessment

Academics

Activities and Interests

The Search Begins Chapters

The Search Begins

Reaches Matches Safeties

Application Process Chapters

Applying to College

GPA and Transcripts

Standardized Tests

Preparing for Standardized Tests

ECAs

Myths and Fact about ECAs

Early, Regular, Rolling

The Application

Writing the College Essay

Letters of Recommendation

Supplementary Materials

Surviving the Interview

Hooks and Intangibles

Financial Aid

- Need-based vs need-blind

- What you want is not always what you get

- Building your aid package

- Where to learn more

What Happens Next?

- Awaiting admissions decision

- Waitlisted

- Time to reflect

Transfers

Taking a Year Off

International Students

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It ought to be simple. Getting into an American college can be an intimidating and scary process. There was a time—maybe 20, or 30 years ago—when students would put in three applications and were accepted into one, or two schools. Today’s admissions process has become a high-stake obstacle course.

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FIRST STEPS

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First Steps

Important questions and first steps eligible high school graduates must take to get information they need for college admission.

Self-Assessment

Discusses the importance of self-assessment as a first step toward the college admissions process to get the education you want.

Academics

Explains Why your GPA is so important in college admissions...and how to know where you stand academically.

Activities and Interests

Discusses the importance of your interests and extra-curricular activities when applying for college. Know what to say when colleges want to know how you spend your time.