Admissions
Getting Accepted to Your College
Getting Accepted to Your College
It's time to start planning the best direction for you!
It's time to start planning the best direction for you!
Factors to Consider and Discuss
Factors to Consider and Discuss
- Location:
- Programs Available/School Focus:
- Public vs. Private:
- Secular vs. Religious:
- Diversity:
- Size:
- In-state vs. Out-of-state:
- Cost:
- Selectivity:
- 4-year vs. 2-year college:
Mythbuster
Mythbuster
MYTH:
There is only one perfect college for me.MYTH:
FACT:
There are probably many colleges that would be good fit for you. The bottom line is that you want to choose a college that you will enjoy being at for the next few years, offers the programs you might be interested in studying, and is located in an area that will allow you to grow socially and academically. Doing your research will decrease your stress and allow you to have a positive college experience.________________________________________FACT:
Sources: UW Dream Project
Apply to at least three: Reach, Solid, and Safety
Apply to at least three: Reach, Solid, and Safety
- Reach – You might not get in, but it’s worth applying because you really want to go.
- Solid – You’re a competitive applicant and will likely be accepted.
- Safety – You’ll definitely get accepted, and it’s a backup in case the others don’t work out.
Get Organized!
Get Organized!
Start making a list of colleges that you are interested in. What are their admissions deadlines, scholarship opportunities and financial aid deadlines? Make a calendar to make sure you give yourself plenty of time.
- Washington College deadlines for public schools are here
- Process of applying and common terms here
- Admissions process for a 2 year college here
- Admissions process for a 4 year college here
Need HELP? The Career & College Readiness (CCR) Center and the Counseling Center are here to help with any questions you may have.