I'm currently a senior in high school and will be graduating in June of 2008. I've got a few 4 year colleges in mind around here but I have no idea where to start with this whole process. What I'm asking for is any tips or advice on how to go about this. I still need to take my SAT and I have started my essay but it needs a lot of work. I need to get applications still and schedule interviews and all this stuff and I just don't know where to start. Am I forgetting anything? I feel like I'm not going to get all this done in time.
2007-10-21 04:28:31 · 6 answers · asked by Mary Jane. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Grades aren't a problem in my situation. I've always had good grades and I'm not too worried about my SAT score.
2007-10-21 04:40:48 · update #1
What you really need to do is talk to your guidance counselor. They will help you schedule everything and make sure you've got everything done.
But here's a general list to start from:
- sign up for SAT for December
- ask for recommendations from teachers & your guidance counselor
- get a set list of 5 - 10 schools you're applying to
- find out the application deadlines for each school
- schedule interviews
- fill out the common application online
- fill out any supplements that individual schools require
- work on your essay
- send the applications to the schools (online or through the mail) and get your guidance counselor to send your transcript to those schools as well
- Relax. You'll find out if you're accepted in late April.
** Oh, and here's a hint. If you go to the common application website, they have an organizer that lets you keep track of what schools you're applying to, when the deadlines are, and if those schools require application supplements. It really helps.
Also, don't worry about making campus visits yet (unless the college is really close). Just apply to a couple of extra schools and make the visits after January. Believe me, it will make everything much less stressful right now - and that's worth the $100 in extra application fees. The last thing you want to do is burn out.
Good luck! And don't worry too much. You'll get everything done in the end. Remember - just talk to your guidance counselor.
2007-10-21 04:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by bezi_cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your sats that's first.
Have your scores sent to all the schools you are thinking about.
After you get your scores get online and start applying to those schools. Some will ask for references and personal statements and essays. Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Set up visits to each school.
Narrow down by which school suits your personality better. some are more liberal some more conservative. some have larger class sizes.
Set in on a class or two that you have to take your first year.
Ask to talk to current students
I know its overwhelming.
My #1 hint is to find a good adviser!!! This will make things go much more smoothly. Put his or her number in your phone even before you apply so that you can call and ask for advice. This is what they are there for!!!!
2007-10-21 05:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by lizard S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get started soon. Take the SAT's on the next available date so you have time to retake if the score is lower than you would like. The time to make campus visits is ASAP. Get the applications filled out and back quickly. Most schools will start making decisions on acceptance in the spring so you dont have a lot of time to waste.
2007-10-21 04:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check the school catalogues / websites of the schools you like to learn their deadlines. As far as SAT's are concerned, your guidance counselor should be able to tell you about dates. On a sidenote, let me give you a piece of advice....I am sure that you are very bright, but one thing you want to do before you get to college is make sure that you have very good STUDY SKILLS...getting good grades is usually a lot tougher in college than in high school and you will need good grades for grad school and/or certain jobs.
2007-10-21 04:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im graduating in june of 2009, and i can feel it start to pile up, im taking my SATS next month tho abd because im canadian i have to strt applying to U.S. universities now
2007-10-21 04:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does your high school have a graduation counselor? They would be a great resource
2007-10-21 04:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by left_sock_ missing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋