Getting Ready for College

Test PreparationExams are a BIG part

of the early process:

SAT exams

AP exams

ACT exam

Test Preparation ToolsPrint materials

Electronic resources

Library Access and Remote Access

Test Prep DatabasesLearning Express

AP, ACT, ASVAB and SAT practice exams

Skills improvement modules

Resumes and interviewing

Finding the Right School

Find the best school to match your needs:

Considerations: academics, economics, culture

Obtain college and university guides

Resources

Print materials include: Barron's Profiles of American

Colleges 2013Colleges that Change Lives:

40 schools that will change the way you think about colleges

Electronic Resources: College Source

ResourcesUseful Internet Sources:

Adventures in Education: http://www.aie.org/

XAP: http://www.nationalappcenter.com/

Campus Tours: http://www.campustours.com/

http://www.youvisit.com/colleges

Dollars and Cents of College

Estimate overall costs & contributions

Observe deadlines

Be active and persistent

ResourcesFinancial aid books:

Peterson's how to get money for college 2013.

The College Board College Cost & Financial Aid Handbook

1001 Ways to Pay for College

ResourcesFinancial aid resources online:

FinAid: http://www.finaid.org

Federal Student Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Fastweb!: http://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid

Last But Not Least…

Use a variety of tools: Print & electronic

Compare results

Meet with a financial aid advisor

Last But Not Least…Visit the library for further assistance

Contact potential schools:View the class catalogRequest a tour Survey student experienceTour the surrounding community

Good Luck