College Preparation

In order to be accepted at competitive colleges you need:

• A strong Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Strong SAT or ACT scores
• To take challenging courses such as PreAP and AP 
• A demonstrated, well rounded student experience; such as, participation in athletics, clubs, and other student organizations
• Job and volunteer experience in the community is a definite plus
• Leadership roles, large or small
• Good essay writing skills 

Getting Started:

• Find out what the college you want to attend requires for high school courses to be accepted into their program.

• Consult with your counselor to be sure you are taking all the courses you need, not only to graduate, but to be accepted into your selected college.

• Prepare for the college entrance exams and take them early in case you need to re-take to make higher scores.

• Organize your college selection materials, college entrance exams, and essay writing materials. Refer to them often checking dates for scholarships, financial assistance, registration, and admission deadlines.

 

 

 

Collage Board/Big Future 

 

ACT 

 

 

 

College Search Engines

CampusTours.Com
campustours.com

College Board College Search
collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search

Peterson’s Guide to Colleges
petersons.com
petersons.com/college-search.aspx

College Rankings

Kiplinger's 

U. S. News College Rankings
colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges