Choosing
the Right
College
Are you ready?
What are you looking for
in a college?
Distance from home
Number of students
Specific student organizations
Cost
Financial aid available
Majors offered
Job opportunities in area
Admission requirements
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
Start “browsing” early. Check out
college websites and
scholarships offered. This can
be done as early as the
sophomore or junior year.
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
Take the SAT or ACT at least
twice. The test you take
depends on the school you
want to attend. Most schools
accept either test.
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
Narrow your choice of
colleges/universities to
between three and five. This
way, you will only spend
application fees in places that
truly interest you.
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
Apply early! Early admission
students have a greater
advantage in areas ranging
from financial aid to dormitory
selection.
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
Visit the colleges before you
commit. Many colleges have
open visitation days, and you
simply have to contact the
admissions office for
reservations
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
Be sure to fill out a FAFSA (financial
aid) form as early as January of
senior year. This is based on
parent/guardian income tax
information. You may qualify for
money you wouldn’t get
otherwise…
Your Guidance Counselor
Will Tell You…
www.gacollege411.com
has all the answers!
You don’t even have to
log on to benefit
from it!
Other helpful websites
• www.college-scholarships.com
• www.fastweb.com
• Individual school web sites…Do
a Google search for your
favorites or link from the 411
site!