College Knowledge
(And Scholarship Page link)
(And Scholarship Page link)
Click HERE for the Scholarship Site
College Resources
In the age of Covid-19 and more virtual needs than ever, here are some resources for VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOURS! Each website has its own strengths. I cannot recommend one over the other but suggest you check each one out to determine which format you prefer. Not every college is represented on every website.
Campus 360 - visuals only (no audio or video) provides a walking tour of the campus by clicking on ‘hotspots’ and moving to images as if your were standing/walking in that location on campus.
CampusTours – A comprehensive site - you can click on tour, website, map, or video (YouTube) for each university. The site also gives stats on the college.
YouVisit – High quality photos and video. A student narrator is in the bottom corner of the screen narrating the video on screen. (I watched the one for the Air Force Academy and it was pretty interesting.)
eCampusTours – 360 panoramic pictures of campus with written overview
YOUniversityTV This is a video format where students tour you around campus and tell you stats and details about the university
Go See Campus (This site includes a free tool for researching colleges and planning campus visits. You need to create a free account to use this site but the information included is valuable.)
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COMMON APP
Here is a powerpoint that provides some more detailed direction on using the Common App.
Common App guide from Collegewise
GENERAL RESEARCH
Members of National Collegiate Honors Council
Public University Honors Colleges and Programs
Interested in Attending College Abroad . . .In English?
10 Universities where you can Study abroad in English
COMPILING COLLEGE LISTS AND SEARCHING FOR COLLEGE INFORMATION
College Data -------This one might be my favorite!
US News and World Report: Rankings and Reviews
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (INCLUDING RESOURCES FOR FINANCIAL AID)
collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx
Choosing Your College Priorities
Can You Afford Your College Choices?
Tips for Writing a College Admission Essay
http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com/HighlySelective.html
Article about UNC-Chapel Hill Admissions
SEA-Path: CFCC and UNCW 2 years at CFCC +2 years at UNCW
A new pathway for students that can get them directly into a program at UNCW and more access to that campus throughout their first 2 years at CFCC.
http://cfcc.edu/cfcc-and-uncw-sign-new-dual-admission-agreement/
What to Know About Applying Early
If you find a college that you’re sure is right for you, consider applying early. Early Decision and Early Action plans allow you to apply early (usually in November) and get an admission decision early (usually by Dec. 15).
Early Decision plans are binding
You agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package. You can apply to only one college for Early Decision. You may also apply to other colleges through the regular admission process, but if you’re accepted by your first-choice college early, you must withdraw all other applications.
Early Action plans are nonbinding
While the college will tell you whether or not you’re accepted by early January, you have the right to wait until May 1 before responding. This gives you time to compare colleges, including their financial aid offers, before making a decision. You can also apply Early Action to more than one college.
Single-choice Early Action is another option offered by a few colleges
This plan works the same way as other Early Action plans, but candidates may not apply early (either Early Action or Early Decision) to any other school. You can still apply for regular admission to other schools and are not required to give your final answer of acceptance until the regular decision deadline.
If you need financial aid, Early Decision might not be a good idea
You shouldn’t apply under an Early Decision plan if you think you’ll be better off weighing financial aid packages from several colleges later in the spring. While you can turn down an early acceptance if the college is unable to meet your need for financial aid, “need” in this context is determined by formulas, not by your family.
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