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College Planning Guide
  • Home
  • Assessments
    • ACT
    • SAT
    • Test-Optional Admissions
    • Testing Dates
    • Waivers - ACT and SAT
  • Applications
    • Application Options
    • Application Fee Waivers - NACAC
    • College Visits
    • Definitions of Admissions Options
    • Essays
    • Letters of Recommendations
    • Requesting Your Transcript
    • Tuition and Fees
    • University/College Updates
  • Career
    • Apprenticeships
    • Career Training Options
    • Resumes and Interviews
    • Jobs
  • Financial Aid
    • 21st Century Scholars Program
    • CSS - College Scholarship Service
    • Federal Funding - FAFSA
    • INvested
    • IU Groups
    • Scholarships
    • Wayne Scholarship List
    • VIDEOS - Educational
  • Naviance
    • For Teachers ONLY
    • Common App - Matching
    • Request Your Transcript in Naviance
    • Request Your Letters of Recommendations
    • Senior Brag Sheet
    • Logging into Naviance
    • Sign up for College Visits
  • Non-Citizen/DACA
    • College
    • Careers
    • Employment
    • Help & Resources
    • Vocabulary
  • Parents
  • Contact
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    • Home
    • Assessments
      • ACT
      • SAT
      • Test-Optional Admissions
      • Testing Dates
      • Waivers - ACT and SAT
    • Applications
      • Application Options
      • Application Fee Waivers - NACAC
      • College Visits
      • Definitions of Admissions Options
      • Essays
      • Letters of Recommendations
      • Requesting Your Transcript
      • Tuition and Fees
      • University/College Updates
    • Career
      • Apprenticeships
      • Career Training Options
      • Resumes and Interviews
      • Jobs
    • Financial Aid
      • 21st Century Scholars Program
      • CSS - College Scholarship Service
      • Federal Funding - FAFSA
      • INvested
      • IU Groups
      • Scholarships
      • Wayne Scholarship List
      • VIDEOS - Educational
    • Naviance
      • For Teachers ONLY
      • Common App - Matching
      • Request Your Transcript in Naviance
      • Request Your Letters of Recommendations
      • Senior Brag Sheet
      • Logging into Naviance
      • Sign up for College Visits
    • Non-Citizen/DACA
      • College
      • Careers
      • Employment
      • Help & Resources
      • Vocabulary
    • Parents
    • Contact
Step by Step College Application Process PPT.

Download: Step By Step College Application Process

Application Options - Which One to Use?

There are many ways in which you can submit your application to colleges and universities. It can be through the Common App as a single online application, directly to their institutional website, etc.  Learn more... 

Application Fee Waivers

There are many qualifiers in which you can request an application fee waiver before applying to colleges and universities.  Learn more... 

College Visits

Many Colleges and Universities love to show you around. They also visit Ben Davis HS every fall semester. It is crucial that you register to visit them. Learn More...

Definitions To Know

  • Location: Along with academics, location plays a huge role in determining the right school for you. Where do you want to study? Is year-round sunshine a must for your mental health? Maybe you prefer the comforts of home in Indiana. College is both an education and a journey, so consider what type of location you hope to experience!

  • Majors offered: Some schools have limited major options, or have very limited programs. Make sure you understand what majors the school is well-known for, and speak to alumnae who graduated from that major.

  • Cost: College can be quite expensive. Keep in mind tuition is only part of the cost. Room, board, textbooks, and fees can add dramatically to your bill. When looking at schools, make sure you have the total cost of attendance so you can make an accurate comparison.

  • Campus size: Campus size can impact whether or not a school works for you. Going from a small high school to a large college can be an intimidating transition. But at the same time, smaller schools may not offer the same amount of extracurricular activities and social events. What works best is up to your individual comfort level. Learn More...

Essays

Many Colleges and Universities ask for essays and other personal information as part of  their admission process. It is crucial that you submit your best possible work to them in your application package. Learn More...

Letters of Recommendations

Many Colleges and Universities ask for letters of recommendations, and other personal information as part of  their admission process. It is crucial that you submit your best possible work to them in your application package. Learn More...

Request your Transcript

You have not done applying to colleges and universities until you send them your transcript. To do so, you have to request it in Naviance. Once your request is in, I will send it to all the colleges and universities that are on your list. Learn More...

University Updates

Colleges and Universities frequently updates their admission process. As soon as updates are available, you can find it here. Learn More...

NAVIANCE - How-to-Videos

  1. Naviance Resources

  2. Request your Transcript 

  3. Requesting Letters of Recommendations

DACA and/or Non-Citizen

Students that are DACA and/or Non-Citizen students can still pursue higher education. Learn More... 

Kiara Cross - College Admissions Coordinator

Email: kiara.cross@wayne.k12.in.us

| Phone (317) 988-7014 |  

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