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The College Application Process

The College Application Process . North Carroll High School Counselors Lacey Headley (A-G) Mary Susan Cunningham (H-O) Mary Jo Kraft (P-Z). Resources. The College Search Finding the Right Fit. Location Distance from home/ accessibility Urban vs. Rural Size Small, Mid-Size, Large

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The College Application Process

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  1. The College Application Process North Carroll High School Counselors Lacey Headley (A-G) Mary Susan Cunningham (H-O) Mary Jo Kraft (P-Z) Resources

  2. The College SearchFinding the Right Fit • Location • Distance from home/ accessibility • Urban vs. Rural • Size • Small, Mid-Size, Large • Average Class Size • Relationships with professors • Cost • In State vs. Out of State Tuition • Scholarship Opportunities • Financial Aid • Two Year or Four Year • Community College vs. University

  3. The College SearchFinding the Right Fit • Private or Public • Cost • Affiliations • Prestige • Academics • Major Options • Academic match • Student Life • Athletics, Greek Life, Travel Abroad Opportunities, Dining hall, Housing Amenities, etc.

  4. The College SearchFinding the Right Fit • Review your high school transcript • Weighted & Unweighted GPA • Standard, Honors, & AP level courses • Tests • ACT or SAT • Placement/ Accuplacer Test  Match your performance with average test scores and GPA of current freshman class using college websites

  5. Tests • For optimal results students should take the test after completing English 11 and Algebra II (By the Fall Semester of Senior Year) • Register through www.CollegeBoard.com or www.actstudent.org The NCHS School Code is 210599. • A photo ID is required when registering.

  6. Identifying Resources • School Counseling Department • http://www.carrollk12.org/nch/counselors/ • Teachers • Career & College Center • Print Resources • SET Information Sessions • Online Resources • College Websites • Admissions Offices • Schedule a Tour • Open House Opportunities

  7. Narrow It Down

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  13. The Application Process • Stay organized! • Keep track of deadlines • Be proactive in securing Letters of Recommendation and submitting paperwork • Be sure ALL components of each application are submitted.

  14. Financial Aid Two Broad Categories of Aid $

  15. Financial Aid

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  17. Financial Aid • Begin the process by researching what your eligibility may be • College Board- Big Future • NCHS will be hosting a Financial Aid Meeting December 12 at 6:30pm. • Parents & Students Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in January of their Senior year. • Determines what a family is expected to contribute

  18. Application Timeline

  19. Questions? North Carroll Counseling Department Lacey Headley (A-G) Mary Susan Cunningham (H-O) Mary Jo Kraft (P-Z) 1400 Panther Dr. Hampstead, MD 21074 (410) 751-3461 Fax (410) 751-3034

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