getting ready for college
your next steps
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We will start our advising with our students by their junior years and before if you request it. Let us help you simplify some of the complexities of all that is out there when thinking about both before and after graduation. We may be able to help you if you are undecided about college immediately after you graduate or starting work for a year or two before you look at college options.
Dual enrollment is always an option for consideration for earning both high school and college credit at the same time. If you have a good idea where you would attend college then you can determine which test they prefer for entrance either the ACT or SAT. We don't want to forget about financial aid that may be available to you. Starting early with your FAFSA application is always a good plan.
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which is best for you
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making a college decisionYou may already know where you want to go to college, but most students and their families are often looking at various programs for the student to attend.
The CollegeBoard, publishers of the SAT, have some excellent tools for you and good instructions on how to make this complicated process seem easier. Use the video as needed to better acquaint the student and parents with more details about making the best college decision. |
financial aid and paying for college
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Now that you have made your decision about the college you want to attend, use this video for helpful information about paying for your college experience.
Along with what you learn here, you will then need to find out from the college you select what financial aid may be available for their programs. While student loans are available in many situations, the fewer student loans you consider makes life after college graduation much simpler financially. |
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LEARN MORE ABOUT FAFSA
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FAFSA OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS
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TYPES OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID
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HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND USERNAME
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HOW TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA
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DETERMINING YOUR STATUS
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AFTER FAFSA: NEXT STEPS
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RESPONSIBLE BORROWING
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THE SAT TEST
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Information about the SAT taken from their website is "The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board."
"The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important SAT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school." |
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HOW THE SAT IS SCORED
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WHEN TO TAKE THE SAT TEST
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN MATH
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WRITING AND LANGUAGE TEST
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ESSAY TEST (CURRENTLY OPTIONAL)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORES
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Get connected with the CollegeBoard and the SAT @ CollegeBoard.com.
THE ACT TEST
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The ACT is a college entrance exam that tests students' knowledge of English, math, reading, and scientific reasoning, plus writing through an optional essay. By measuring readiness for college courses in these fundamental areas, the ACT provides a common data point that admissions officers can use to compare applicants.
The ACT is a multiple-choice test with four main sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Test-takers can also choose to sit for the optional Writing section, which requires you to compose an original essay. |
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ACT ACADEMY
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ACT ACADEMY STUDENT PORTAL
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORES
Find out more about the ACT visiting ACT-Solutions for College.
let's get an estimate on cost
As you continue through the process of making your college decision, possibly the most critical decision will be assessing just what the financial limits to attending college are.
There are several college cost calculator programs that you can use. We are providing you several to use and you may find others that are even more helpful. This is information to get you started on finding resources for those going to college. It can be expensive so more help is better. Use the CollegeBoard Calculator to get an estimate of your costs.
There are several college cost calculator programs that you can use. We are providing you several to use and you may find others that are even more helpful. This is information to get you started on finding resources for those going to college. It can be expensive so more help is better. Use the CollegeBoard Calculator to get an estimate of your costs.
