Every university search is as unique as the student who is searching.

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Welcome

• Every university search is as unique as the
  student who is searching.
• University is a match to be made, not a trophy to
  be won
• The college counselor is here to help each
  students university search meet his or her
  individual needs.

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Whose responsibility is a successful university
search?

• Student
• Parents
• Counselor

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Resources

• Catalogs- guidance office
• University visitations
• Web access to
• University web sites
• University search programs
• Friends and Family
• Alumni
• College Counselor

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Choosing Universities

• Where do you want to study?
• Country/Area
• Price
• What do you want to study?
• Major/Course
• 4 years vs. 3 years
• Broad education or focused
• Does it fit your academic profile?
• reach, target, safety

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Types of Institutions(University and Colleges-
terms are interchangeable)

• Private rely on tuition, fees, foundations vs.
• Public rely on public funds
• Institutes Technical schools-career related
  training
• Liberal Arts Colleges broad preparation in
  academic disciplines
• Community Colleges 2 years

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Characteristics

• Size fewer than 1000 to more than 50,000
• Selectivity highly selective to open admissions
• Setting located in small and large cities,
  suburban, and rural communities
• Field of Study more than 600 major fields
• Flexibility wide range of classes- mathematics,
  science, the arts, social sciences, and
  languages

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Undergraduate Degrees

• Associates Degree 2 years (community
  college)
• Bachelors Degree 4 years
• First two years broad foundation for future
  specialization

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Factors Considered By Most Universities

• Grades and courses (Transcript)
• Test scores
• Are you Interesting?
• Essay/Personal Statement
• Activities
• Counselor/Teacher Recommendations
• What the university needs

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Standardized Tests

• SAT I
• May 2nd and June 6 Oct/Nov/Dec
• SAT II- Subject Tests
• 3 in one day, hour long, multiple choice
• ACT April 4th Oct/Dec
• PSAT- October (10th and 11th grade)

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SATs
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US Application Plans

• Early Decision
• November deadline
• Binding, deposit soon after notification
• Early Action
• November deadline
• Non-binding, deposit in May
• Regular
• Jan/Feb deadline
• Rolling Admissions
• Decisions are made continuously

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Letters of Recommendations

• Ask a teacher who knows you well and communicate
  your strengths
• Complete student part of form
• Waive rights- confidentiality matters
• Complete Senior Profile
• Give teachers 3 weeks to write letter

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Application Process (simplified)

• Do your research Apply to 5-7 schools
• Reach Target Safety
• Complete Senior Profile
• Request letters of Recommendations
• Download forms
• Fill out application online
• Complete essay/personal statement
• Supplemental essays
• Biographical information
• SAT scores- sent directly from Collegeboard
• Request Transcript to be sent

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Upcoming Events

• University of British Columbia
• February 10, 1130 Room 1057
• University of Chicago, Duke, Yale, Wellesley
• April 22, 800am, FAT

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Thank You!