Lindsay George

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Lindsay George
4 Year Colleges and Universities

• Austin Ford
• Lead Admissions Counselor

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Why go to College?

• Family Pressures
• Window to the World
• Opportunity
• To make money
• Education

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Why go to College?

• Source U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American
  Community Survey

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College Self-assessment

• Public v. Private?
• Size of school?
• Size of town or city?
• Cost?
• Distance from home?
• What do you want to study?
• Activities?

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Interest Areas
Major The subject or field of study selected by
the student in which he/she concentrates

• Minor
• The subject or field of study which is second in
  interest and number of hours to the major field
  of study

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Bachelors Degree

• Degree given for successfully completing
  undergraduate college requirements in programs
  that normally take four to five years (125-130
  credit hours)

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How To Apply To A College

• Take the SAT or ACT
• Complete application
• Include reference letters, if needed
• Enclose application fee
• Mail official transcript

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Admission Categories

• Assured Admission
• Admission by Review
• Early Decision
• Deferred Admission

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Core Course Requirements 4 English 4
Math 3 Social Studies 3 Natural Science
2 Foreign Language
Performance Requirements Ranked in Upper 1/2
of High School Class Scored 20 or Higher on
ACT Scored 950 or Higher on SAT
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Stanford
Cost of Attendance Approximate Cost 4 Yrs
182,432 Tuition
34,800 Total w/ (Room/Board)
45,608
Type PRIVATE Location Stanford, CA Est.
1891 Student Population14,890 Undergrad6,689
Profile
Admission Requirements ACT
30 SAT Critical Reading 700 Math
700 Writing 700 Class Rank
Top 10 Letter of Recommendations 2
Teachers / 1 High School Counselor / 1
Optional Essays YES Interview
NO 2007-2008 Academic Year
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Kansas State
Cost of Attendance Approximate Cost 4 Yrs
81,680 non-res Tuition/Fees
14,336 non-res Total w/(Room/Board)
20,420 non-res
Type PUBLIC Location Manhattan, KS Est.
1863 Student Population 23,000 Undergrad 20,000
Profile

• Admission Requirements
• ACT 21 or
  above
• SAT 980 or above
• Class Rank Top 1/3
• GPA Min 2.0
• Letter of Rec NO
• Essay NO
• Interview NO

2007-08 Academic Year
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Nebraska Wesleyan
Cost of Attendance Approximate Cost 4 Yrs
101,060 Tuition/Fees
19,930 Total w/ (Room/Board)
25,265
Admission Requirements ACT
20 SAT 950 Class Rank Top
Half College preparatory plan recommended GPA
N/A Letter of Rec NO Essay NO Interview NO
2007-08 Academic Year
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Cost of Attendance Approximate Cost 4 Yrs
51,874 Tuition/Fees
6,315.50 Total w/ (Room/Board)
12,968.50
Type PUBLIC Location Lincoln, NE Est.
1869 Student Population 22,559
Profile
Admission Requirements ACT
20 SAT 950 Class Rank
Top Half Plus Core Course Requirements
GPA N/A Letter of Recommendation NO
Essay NO Interview NO
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Online Resources

• Finding a College or University
• www.collegenet.com
• www.fastweb.com
• What will college cost for you?
• http//www.finaid.org/calculators/
• Admissions Websites
• http//admissions.unl.edu

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How will you pay for college?

• Scholarships
• Grants
• Work-study
• Loans
• ROTC/Military

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Scholarships

• Superior academic performance in high school
• Class rank at end of Junior year
• Achievement on either the ACT or SAT
• Activities and Leadership while in high school

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What is College Like?

• Ahhh..Independence!
• RESPONSIBILITY
• STUDY, STUDY, STUDY
• Learningnot academics, but LIFE

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Living on Campus

• Some colleges may require you to live on campus
  during your Freshman year

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Sophomore Year

• Get involved in community/extra curricular
  activities
• Determine what careers interests you have
• Take the PSAT/PLAN

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Junior Year

• Prepare for ACT/SAT
• Research Scholarships
• Go to College Fairs/High School Visits (Spring)
• Take ACT/SAT in Spring
• Get a summer job/community service

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Senior Year

• Select at least three schools to apply to for
  admission Dream School Safety School
• Take ACT/SAT again to try and score higher
• Advanced Placement courses
• Apply for Scholarships/Financial Aid
• Make your college selection (Spring)

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Thank You
Autumn Bluestone Lead Admissions
Counselor 402-472-0982 autumnbluestone.admissions_at_
unl.edu University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of
Admissions