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The College Resources page is for anyone that find themselves underprepared for college. There can be many extenuating circumstances – a good paying job came along, there was a health problem, home life limitations, family was unable to contribute financially, low Grade Point Average (GPA), or didn’t think that going to college was a viable option.
But now an unexpected change occurred, and you can see college as a part of your future. You begin imagining your life as a college student. That is where knowing and using the available resources to bridge any gaps become important to college enrollment.
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Start Applying for Colleges
Start Applying for Colleges
Consider putting in for Early Decision (ED), the deadlines are usually by November of your senior year. Students who apply via ED, will hear back from a college sooner than their peers who turn in a standard application, and the ED admissions decisions often come out by December.
One thing to consider, ED acceptances are binding, meaning an applicant must enroll if offered admission. So be sure that the college that you accept ED for is the one you know you will attend.
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The FAFSA is the first step in applying for financial aid. Although filling out the FAFSA isn’t mandatory you should, because it is a single application that opens the door to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
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one stop application process
one stop application process
Apply for college using one of the common application platforms. You can use both , but that may be overkill, because they both can reach the majority of the major institutions. You only have to fill out one Application and will be sent to any of the 900 plus institutions. This is a huge time saver, and don't worry colleges pay just as much attention to the Common Applications as they do to their internal applications.
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Write an outstanding college entry essay
Write an outstanding college entry essay
Your college admissions essay should show how determined, ambitious, and conscientious you are. Starting by telling your story – describe a hardship you have overcome. That way you can share the personal experience that has shaped your core values and your made you the person that you are today.
Essays are essential because the admissions office admission decision is about more than just your grades and your extracurricular activities. They want to know about your interests, your values, and your character. So, make sure you craft your essay to give them food for thought, and persuades them to pick you over the thousands of other applicants that applied for admission.
A survey conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling said hat the application essay plays a considerable role in admission decisions.
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Request recommendation letters
Request recommendation letters
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college and career planning service
college and career planning service
Use one of many websites that assist with college and career planning. Below are three (3) organization that focus on promoting higher education.
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Apply for scholarships
Apply for scholarships
Scholarships and grants help bridge the gap when it comes to paying for college expenses.
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