Attending a college or university is a big decision for anyone. Below is college information that might be helpful as you begin the search and application process and better assist you in making confident choices about your post-secondary plans. As always, if you need more information or have specific questions, please see Mrs. Cleghorn in the Guidance Office.
What are colleges looking for?
ACT/SAT Scores -> THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT!
Difficulty in high school courses
GPA (They do not pay attention to weighted GPA's)
Community Service Involvement
Activities and memberships in school events/clubs
Essay response
When?
College application deadlines vary
Typically early decision deadline is October 1-December 1
Regular decision deadline can be from February 1- April 1
CHECK YOUR COLLEGE WEBSITES FOR THEIR EXACT DATES!!!
College Representative Visits:
Colleges come to CHS to visit with students and introduce their college.
When?
Listen to announcements and check the Guidance White Board- all visits are announced and listed.
If there is a college that has not visited but you would like them to, let Mrs. Cleghorn know. She can do her best in trying to set something up.
Official College Tours:
Suggestion- visit a college while school is in session.
This allows you to get a feel of what it will be like with students on campus
You will be able to look in to classes and see class sizes
SCHEDULE your visit (2 weeks prior)
Tell Mrs.Cleghorn or Mrs. Ulam that you are going and get a College Visit Form.
Return the form, signed and dated (by a university official)
Seniors: Allowed three (3) allotted days for college visits
Junior: Allowed two (2) allotted days for college visits
Additional Information for Parents:
Action plan for year by year
FAFSA help
Take college survey tests!
They will help you better understand/find what colleges fit your "type" and what majors best fit your interests.
The link below is a great resource in helping with this, "Big Future" has many other additional resources.