SHS College Presentation Guide for Students

Student ______Date/Class Period ______

College/University ______

Name/contact info of college representative ______

*Students may use this sheet as a guide to gather information from the presentation and to ask questions.

SIZE/LOCATION:

  1. Location of college/university ______
  2. Circle: urban, suburban, small town, rural
  3. Hour drive from Solon ______Hour plane trip ______
  4. Undergraduate student population ______Freshman class size ______
  5. Diversity: minority enrollment ______

ADMISSION STANDARDS:

  1. Average GPA of admitted students ______
  2. Average test scores: SAT CR ______SAT M ______ACT Composite ______
  3. SAT II Subject Tests: Recommended? Required? How many/which ones? ______
  4. Required to apply: Essays Y/NRecommendation Letters Y/N: How many? ______
  5. Interview required? Y/NWhen/how to set up? ______
  6. Strength of curriculum: what is recommended? ______
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APPLICATION PROCESS/TIPS:

  1. Application due dates: Early Decision ______Early Action ______Regular Decision ______
  2. Rolling Admissions? Y/N
  3. Use Common Application? Y/N
  4. Tips/Advice from college representative: ______

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STRONGEST PROGRAMS/MAJORS:

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COST/FINANCIAL AID:

  1. Annual cost of tuition ______Room&Board ______

Additional fees/books ______Travel/other ______

  1. Aid available: Need-Based? Y/NMerit-Based? Y/N
  2. How to apply for financial aid and additional tips:

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS YOU MAY ASK THE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE:

  1. What is the retention rate? (How many students return to campus after their freshman year?)
  1. What are the criteria for your honors or scholars programs?
  1. Do you have study abroad programs?
  1. Can you describe the dorms/dining halls?
  1. How many clubs and what types of clubs are available? Are club sports available?
  1. Is it a “commuter campus”? Or do most students live on campus?
  1. Do most students stay on campus on the weekends?
  1. Are students permitted to have a car on campus?
  1. Is it better to apply to a specific major or to apply as “undecided” if I’m not sure yet about my intended major?
  1. Do you always use the best ACT or SAT scores, or will you use my best sub-scores from different test dates?
  1. Do you award credit for AP scores?
  1. If I take an October test date, but send in my application now, will you still use those new scores when they are available? For admission and financial aid consideration?
  1. How are roommates selected? What if my roommate and I don’t get along?
  1. Should I send more than requested with my application materials like additional recommendation letters or additional essays?
  1. Does your college offer support services/tutoring for all students?
  1. Can I take classes outside of my major if I have other interests?
  1. What is the best way to contact you or your admissions office if I have more questions?

Remember to THANK the college admissions representative for his/her visit to SHS!