1. College Admissions Ellen Richards educational services

3. Gain confidence and remain calm as they move through the process.

6. Plan summer activities(classes, volunteer, internship, summer job, travel, etc.)

8. Provide a style of instructionto match the way you like to learn

9. Supplya level of academic rigorto match your aptitude and preparation

10. Offer a community that feels like home

12. GPA / Transcript

13. Personal Statement/Essay

14. SAT or ACT Scores

15. Extra-Curricular Activities/Community Service

17. Science Course Choices Biology Physiology Integrated Physical Science Chemistry Physics For selective colleges and majors in the sciences, pre-med or engineering, Physics is highly recommended and often required. Physiology Physics Chemistry Biology AP Biology AP Physics Honors Chemistry Honors Biology AP Chemistry Honors Physics

18. Types of Colleges & Universities Community Colleges State Universities Private Colleges & Universities

20. Take lower division general education courses, improve grades, time to mature

21. Less expensive

22. No SAT or ACT

24. No interviews

25. Most use separate application & do not accept the common application

27. A lower student to faculty ratio

28. Classes taught by professors

29. Higher four-year graduation rates

30. Transfer options as early as sophomore year

32. Application Requirements Official transcript (9th thru 12th grades) SAT and/or ACT scores Essay / Personal Statement Extracurricular activities Letter(s) of Recommendation Interviews Program-specific requirements: auditions, portfolios

33. Create Your Preliminary College List Your list should include at least: 1 Reach (highly competitive) 3 Possible (competitive) 1 Likely (probable admission) * Your “safety” school is your most important choice – will you be happy there if it is your only option?

35. Continuing to pursue the activities they enjoy

36. Challenging themselves academically to do their best work

37. Achieving the personal goals they set for themselves

38. Making friends

40. Early Decision & Early Action Early Decision binding plan student must attend the school if the school accept them may apply to only one college for early decision Early Action not binding student can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring student may also apply early action to other colleges

41. Early Evaluation & Early Notification Receive a letter from college stating the likelihood of acceptance in late February The official decision letter mailed in early April

42. Rolling Admissions Common at large state universities Allows students to apply at any time during their admission period; typically, September through July Schools evaluate each college application as they are received Acceptance letters immediately mailed to students who meet their requirements

44. Take “practice” standardized tests.

45. Take SAT Subject tests in your areas of strength.Aim to complete all required college testing before the end of your Junior year!

46. STANDARDIZED TESTING ACT Sophomore PLAN SAT Subject Tests PSAT SAT / ACT Junior SAT Tests SAT / ACT Retakes only (by December) Senior

48. Familiarize students with the SAT and ACT Tests

51. U.S. History and World History

52. Mathematics I and II

53. Biology-Ecological, Biology-Molecular

54. Chemistry

55. Physics

57. Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Taken in May 3-hour long examinations based on full- year college level courses offered in high school. Scored from 1 to 5 Subjects Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Chinese Language and Culture Computer Science A English Language English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language German Language Comp Government & Politics U.S. Government & Politics Human Geography Japanese Language and Culture Latin: Vergil Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics B Physics C Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art U.S. History World History

58. Testing TOEFLTest of English Foreign Language Used for international students whose native language is not English and who are applying for admission to colleges and graduate schools in the United States.

59. Sending Your Scores Score Choice Follow admissions policies of colleges Colleges cannot “opt out of” or “reject” score choice The College Board does not release SAT test scores without student consent

63. Personal Statement / Essay Capture reader’s initial attention Maintainconsistent and logical flow Leave reader with lingering thought or lasting impression Avoid common traps -Plato’s Pitfall -Over use of the thesaurus -Use of your resume as an essay outline

64. Process: Writing the Essay “SHOW Don’t Tell!” Be concise

67. Once I’m accepted to college I can stop studying.

68. I must declare a major.

69. I should know what I want to do for the rest of my life.

70. “C” students don’t go to 4-year colleges.

71. UC Berkeley is the best school for me.

72. CSU’s are not good schools

74. Beyond the Classroom Find a balance between extra-curricular pursuits & school work.

75. Beyond the Classroom Do what you are passionate about - your enthusiasm and sincerity will shine through. Pursue interests that make you happy and are enriching and rewarding.

76. Become a Leader During your high school years dive into one or more areas of interest. Leadership

77. Financial Aid Financial aid is available for InternationalStudents Research if your specific situation qualifies

78. Questions / Discussion