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Beginning the College Search
Ms. Alamilla and Ms. Voss,
College Counselors
Judge Memorial CHS
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What to do today
Why we’re hereOur goal: start you
thinking about post-HS plans
Testing scheduleSite/search activity
EXPAND what know NARROW search
Reflect on yourself What kind of student
have you been? What do you want
out of college? Out of life?
What to focus on in resume? (most important pursuits)
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Identifying what you want/need
Reflecting on yourself What have you liked or disliked about Judge? What kind of people/community do you see
yourself fitting in with? What do you expect from the college experience?
Researching/informing yourself What types of colleges are out there? What curriculum/community would meet your
needs?Resources: Where do you look?
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Evaluating Needs and Goals
Learning StylePersonality TypeAptitudes,
Strengths, Areas to improve
College Experience Expectations (goals)
Personal commitment (other responsibilities)
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Finding out about yourselfSelf-assessment questions
Answer a question now (notebook)
Temperament/Personality Artisans, Guardians,
Rationals, Idealists www.keirsey.com
Holland Codes (PLAN) Social, Enterprising,
Investigative, Conventional, Realistic, Artistic
www.careerkey.org/english
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Determining your Profile
Academic: GPA? Test scores? How much do you
like school? How competitive are
you? Reaches/possibles/
foundations
Extracurricular Standout areas?
(sports, leadership, talent in the arts, comm. service)
Work? Hobbies/interests Will you play sports?
Audition? Need portfolio?
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Figuring out Timeline Based on Goals/Profile
In-stateDeadlinesACT only (no
writing) in S OR FFocus on AI (U of U,
USU), or reqs (Westminster)
Research the familiar!
Out-of-stateEA/ED/REA/RD?SAT and ACT (with
writing) + subject tests?
Create initial listNarrow down listChart reqs
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Determining Testing Schedule
Which test(s) and when to take them?Depends on whether:
Applying in-state or out-of-state Applying for early deadlines
See registration dates at www.judgememorial.com/academics/college
Register online at www.collegeboard.com and/or www.act.org School code = 450375
Reporting scores (ScoreChoice)
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Types of Schools: Distinguishing CharacteristicsLocation/how far from
homeUrban/Sub v. ruralLarge v. smallRegional v. diversePrograms of studyPublic v. private, pre-
professional v. liberal artsCost
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Research: Preliminary listSearch engines (handout):
www.collegeboard.com, www.review.comJudge College Counseling website (Family
Connection + other links)Recommended:
www.zinch.com www.ctcl.org (Colleges that Change Lives)
College websites (google) What to look for: virtual tour, academics, “about
us”
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Narrowing Search: Questions to Consider
Faculty/student interaction?
Level of academic challenge? Strength of major?
Study abroad programs?
What level of sports do you want available (to play or to attend games)?
What kinds of research opportunities are there for undergrads?
% of grads going on to professional schools (PT, law, med school)?
Campus culture (issues students care about, traditions, mainstream or left/right)?
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Research: Narrowing the Search
Compare/contrast colleges with these websites: www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator www.unigo.com www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm NSSE: www.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-
11-04-nsse-how-to_N.htm Other websites on back of “Beginning the Search”
handout
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Break/Activity
Get laptop (sign in with “student” and “bulldog” as password)
Get set up on Family Connection (create new password)
If have no schools in mind, start with “Beginning an Online College Search”
If already have schools in mind, start with “College Comparison Activity”
SIGN UP FOR APPOINTMENT (on free or elective)!
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Checklist for Junior year
Preliminary list: research w/ Mrs. Price
Register for tests (requirements)
Meet with Ms. A or Ms. V (SIGN UP! In-state v. out of state) Review transcript Review strengths Develop list with a
RANGE of schools
Plan college visits (spring break/summer)
Challenge yourself senior year
Write resume Summer activities? For more on overview
and developing timeline, come to pres tonight