In “How to Get into College, Episode #074, Meredith Curtis provides a four-year plan to choose and apply for the college of your choice. She talks about when to start looking, what to research, when to visit colleges, when to study for the PSAT, and why you should consider private colleges. This step-by-step plan will help you stay ahead of the game as you walk through the college application process.
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Show Notes
Getting into College is a Process that begins your freshman year.
Start Early
Freshman Year
Research Colleges
Research Majors (e.g. Marla)
Research Scholarships (e.g. Bright Futures Scholarship’s volunteer hours requirement)
Review 4-Year Class Plan
Talk with Mom & Dad
Talk about Money
Volunteer
Strong Academic Path (take the high road, not the slippery path)
Read Classic Books
Do Your Math at Least 4 Days per Week
Sophomore Year
Interest/Skills Assessment
College isn’t for Everyone, but don’t rule it out by your choices
Read Classic Books
Do Your Math at Least 4 Days per Week
Continue to
- Research Colleges
- Research Majors (e.g. Marla)
- Research Scholarships (e.g. Bright Futures Scholarship’s volunteer hours requirement)
- Review 4-Year Class Plan
- Talk with Mom & Dad
- Talk about Money
- Volunteer
- Strong Academic Path (take the high road, not the slippery path)
Summer Before Junior Year
Study for PSAT
Junior Year
Take the PSATs
Arrange College Visits (e.g. Katie Beth visit with Kristen)
Visit Colleges
Request Materials
Take SAT
Take ACT
Research Scholarships
Research Private Scholarships
Select Schools to Apply for
Continue to
- Research Colleges
- Research Majors (e.g. Marla)
- Research Scholarships (e.g. Bright Futures Scholarship’s volunteer hours requirement)
- Review 4-Year Class Plan
- Talk with Mom & Dad
- Talk about Money
- Volunteer
- Strong Academic Path (take the high road, not the slippery path)
Senior Year
Choose 4 or More Colleges
Make List of Deadlines
Apply to 4 or more Colleges
Send HS Transcripts
Complete FAFSA
Tips for Essays & Applications
Apply for Scholarships
Review Student Aid Report
Send Forms & Deposits
Choose 1 College & Notify Others
Receive Orientation Materials
Choose or Meet Roommate
Have Fun!
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