Getting Into Your Dream College! Wednesday, September 17 6:30-8:30 pm

Elgin Room Gail Borden Public Library

Hear from a college admissions

counselor about what they are

looking for in an applicant

Learn what to include in your

application and essay

For students and parents

Presented in English and Spanish

¡Cómo Entrar a la Universidad

de tus Sueños!

miércoles, 17 de septiembre

6:30-8:30 pm

Salón Elgin

Biblioteca Gail Borden

Un consejero de admisiones de una

universidad compartirá qué es lo

buscan las universidades en los

aplicantes

Aprende qué incluir en la aplicación

y el ensayo

Para estudiantes y padres

Presentado en inglés y español

Welcometo the College Search!

Undergraduate Admissions Presentation

College Types• 4 Year Vs. 2 Year

• Private Vs. Public

• Large Vs. Small

• Comprehensive Vs. Trade-

Specific

• Research Vs. Learning

• Division Athletics?

Student Profile

• Inclusive

• Selective

• Community College

Academics

• Academic Quality

• Comprehensive Education

• Personal Attention

• Opportunities

Career Advancement

• Research

• Internships

• Career Services

Campus Life

• Clubs

• Greek Life

• Service

• Sports

• Study Abroad

Admissions Process

• Application Process

– Unique to each institution!

• Admission Types

– General

– Early Decision

– Honors

– Holistic Review

– Transfer

– Program Specific (Limited)

Getting In!• Grades

• Personal Statements

• Letters of Recommendations

• Extra Curricular

• Volunteerism

College Nickels and Cents

• Scholarships

– Merit

– Competitive

– Athletic

• Financial Aid

– Grants

– Loans

– Work Study

FASFA• Apply Early!

– January 1st!

• Don’t wait for new tax return!

• ALL SHOULD COMPLETE IT!

Staying in Touch

• Admission Counselors

• Visit

• IACAC.org

• College Fairs

• ASK QUESTIONS!