Visit post secondary schools.
You can’t tell if
a school is right for you if you never set foot on campus.
Apply before the deadline.
Allow plenty of time to collect
teacher recommendations and
evaluations, write essays, and have guidance send your transcripts and school reports.
Get an application fee waiver if
possible. Yes, each school
charges a fee to process your
application. Some schools offer fee
waivers if you visit, attend their open house events,
or meet with their admissions
representative at your high school.
If mid-year grades are requested, notify guidance immediately
so they can be sent.
Research and apply to Scholarships.
(Check out the Financial Aid &
Scholarships page.)
File the FAFSA
financial aid form by
the college's financial aid deadline.
Get a run down of what to consider
when looking at colleges at
eCampusTours and on planning at
CollegeAnswer.
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