WA Virtual College Fair

2022/2023

HOW TO'S

How to Start Your College Search (Forbes - including WA Conselor Brian Doherty)

WA COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

SCOIR Guide to the College Process

SCOIR College & Career Resource Library

Upcoming Open Houses

COMPARE

See Fun Rankings and Top College lists on "College Fun Facts" Page

APPLY

Common App MAP

Choosing the Right College

Choosing a College Location

Public Colleges: Big vs. Small

Private vs. Public - Cost & Comparison

Public Ivy League Schools? (Collegevine.com)

Community Colleges vs. Universities

Honors Colleges & Residential Colleges

B.A. vs. B.S.

Choosing a College Major

Why Not Declaring a Major May be Right for You

Learn about MassTransfer

FIND YOUR MATCH College Search Worksheet (Sponsored by Embry-Riddle)

Podcast: Picking Your High School Courses with Rob Springall and Bert McBrayer of PSU

Course Selection: Why High School Class Decisions are Important

Admission 101 (Bentley)

College Planning Checklist 12th Grade (SCOIR Blog)

Deciding When to Apply (Bentley)

Applying Early: Tips & Advice from a College Counselor (SCOIR)

Early Decision vs. Early Action

APPLICATIONS

Application Guide (USC)

Application Prep Series (Drexel)

Tips and Strategies for a Successful College Admission Interview

ESSAYS

College Essay Drafts

RESUMES

Build a Student Resume (Bentley)

College Resume How To (SCOIR)

SCOIR Top 5 Details to Finalize Before Submitting College Applications

ProArts Admissions Webinar (Ongoing)

American Talent Initiative

Coalition for College

Free college-planning tools, provided by 170+ top schools, to help students learn about, prepare for and apply to college. Start early, stress less.

ARTICLE: Face for the Future: Advancing Women in STEM (Stevens Institute)

TESTING

Visit FAIRTEST.ORG for a complete list of test optional schools

Testing www.collegeboard.org

Compare SAT vs ACT

Testing www.act.org

DECIDING

NEW! "Steps to Take if You've been Waitlisted" (SCOIR podcast)

Reacting to ED & EA Decision Letters: Plan Your Next Steps (SCOIR)

Early Decision Rejection (SCOIR podcast - Admissions Mom)

Being Waitlisted (SCOIR podcast)

Choosing a College after Multiple Acceptance Offers (studentcaffe)

Making a Final Choice (SCOIR Blog)

College and Mental Health: Starting the Conversation (NAMI - A Guide)

AFFORDING

Thinking Through the Cost of College (SCOIR)

NET PRICE Calculator

US News Webinar: Addressing the Higher Education Affordability Challenge

FAFSA

New FAFSA myStudentAid Mobile App

Prepare for the FAFSA

The FAFSA is open! 7 Things to get started

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) FAQ

EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) Planning Worksheet

FAFSA & CSS PROFILE - A Straightforward Guide from SCOIR

Student Homelessness and Needs Insecurity Guide | BestColleges.com

THE FINANCIAL AID LETTER

Podcast: Strategies for Evaluating Your Financial Aid Packages with Peter Van Buskirk

How to Read a Financial Aid Award Letter (SCOIR)

MEFA/ FINANCIAL PLANNING

MEFA College Financing

8 Tips to Maximize Your Financial Aid Opportunity

Financial Services Roundtable

Panel: Making College Affordable — Coalition for College

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

What You Need to Know about Applying to Community College (MEFA)

Mass Transfer Program (Mass DHE)

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