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• Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority• A not-for-profit state authority that works to
make higher education more accessible and affordable
• Created in 1982 by the State Legislature • Helping families:
o Plan: Extensive community outreacho Save: U.Fund® and U.Plan® college savings
planso Pay: Affordable fixed interest rate college loans
for over 30 years
About MEFA
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EmailSign-up
Videos, Blog &Social Media
www.mefa.org/admissions
Step-by-step tips to walk you through the process
Resources for other grades
Find other seminars and events
Free College and Career Web Portal
CollegeAdmissions Toolkit
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Ongoing assistance with deadlines, helpful hints, recommendations, etc.
Sample Topics:
– March/April: Campus visits and college fairs– May: Searching for scholarships– July: Writing the college essay– October: Understanding Early Action/Early Decision
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• Current trends
• Your college list
• Campus visits
• The application process
• Financial aid
• Free resources
Seminar Topics
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• Earlier Process
• Students applying to a greater number of schools
• Demonstrated interest a factor
• Admission to public institutions becoming more competitive
• More a parent-driven process
• Rise of social media
Trends in College Admissions“The college admissions process is not a game of
strategy, it’s a journey.” -Liz Cheron, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Northeastern University
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• Think about “fit”
• Match your needs
• Do your research
− Put a lot of focus on Probable Schools
• Balancing your list
− Academic
− Financial
− Size/Setting
Developing Your List
Try the Interactive College Interview at www.yourplanforthefuture.org
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Ultimate Goal: Develop final list with colleges from each category:
Probable: Chances for admission are strong; Make sure at least one is affordable
Target: Chances for admission are 50/50
Reach: Chances for admissions are significantly less than 50% (difficult to predict)