Questions for
a College Admissions Counselor
When
speaking with a college representative either here or at the college fair, you should
develop a list of questions that you can ask the counselor.
This list be a good tool for comparing schools. Suggestions for questions you may want to ask are
below:
1.
1. What are the admissions
requirements?
2. What is
the admissions policy (deadline, rolling etc.)?
3. How
many students attend the college?
4. What is
the student/faculty ratio?
5. What is
the average class size?
6. How
many students live on campus?
7. How
many students commute to school?
8. Regardless
of academic major, what other courses are required?
9. Is a
change of major permitted after the first year?
10. Are there
internships available?
11. How much is
tuition?
12. How much is room
& board?
13. What types of
financial aid are available?
14. How many students
receive financial aid?
15. Is the location of
the school rural, urban or suburban?
16. Is there public
transportation available?
17. Is the school on a
semester system?
18. Is there housing
available for students who want to live on
campus? All four years?
19. How may students
live in a dormitory room?
20. What meals plans
are offered?
21. Is there a
cafeteria for commuting students?
22. What type of
social, cultural, academic & athletic activities are available?
23. Does the school
have a Counseling Center?
24. Does the school
have a Placement Office?
25. Does this school
give credit for AP examinations?
26. Are
there academic or athletic scholarships available?
27. What
percentage of freshmen return for the second year?
FINANCIAL
PLANNING
REMINDER—CCHS
will host its annual college financial planning night on Wednesday, November 14, 7 PM in
the Library. It is strongly recommended that
you and your parents attend this informative meeting.
NCAA
Forms
REMINDER—If
you intend to play sports in college (or even think you might like to), you should
register with the NCAA. This must be done
on-line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Be
careful to print out the release forms and submit them to the guidance office. See your counselor if you have any questions.
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS
It
is recommended that all college applications be submitted prior to Thanksgiving break. Now is the best time to process applications—before
the rush! During the rush period, the turn
around time in the Guidance office can be ten days, so plan ahead.Do
not wait for letters of recommendation or SAT scores to mail your applications.
Stop in if you have any questions.
SAT
I, SAT II and ACT
Today,
October 2, 2007, is the registration deadline
for the SAT I and SAT II to be given November 3 at CCHS.
If you plan to take or retake the SAT I or SAT II, please apply online at www.collegeboard.com.
The SAT I and SAT II are also offered December 1 at several area high
schools. The registration deadline for the
December test is Tuesday, October 30.
If you are applying to a very competitive college or
university, they may require the SAT IIs. Check with your counselor today if you have any
questions.
SAT
Prep Course— CCHS
will host a SAT Prep Course on October 15, 17, 22, and 24, 3pm to 6 pm at a cost of $110. Reserve your seat now by paying the fee in the
guidance office. This class fills up quickly!
College
Visits, Interviews- Reminder—Days
off for seniors: October 8, and
November
12
are good days
to schedule college visits, interviews, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Information
is available in the guidance office regarding the following scholarships. Stop in today if you are interested.
Unity
College in Maine: Women
Environmental Leadership Scholarship. You must
be nominated by your counselor.
Veterans
of Lansingburgh Scholarship—scholarship
awarded to a senior whose a child or grandchild of a veteran. Deadline: 4/15/08.
KeyBank
is
offering a free College Planning Guidance and a scholarship sweepstakes. Visit www. Key.com/college guide for more
information.
AT&T
and the Better Business Bureau Science and Technology Scholarship—awarded
to a student who is interested in pursuing a degree in the fields of technology and/or
science. Deadline: 1/10/08