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College Selection Process
Good decisions regarding post-secondary institution selection can only be made when the student devotes the time and effort necessary to match his/her particular needs to the institution that will meet those needs.
Points to consider when making college decisions
* Academic reputation and Accreditation of college
* Strength of the departments in your major field of interest
* Entrance requirements
* Co-ed, all men, all women
* Size of the student body
* Student-faculty ratio (number of students for each teacher)
* Geographic location of college
* Religious affiliation
* Campus facilities (housing availability, library size, laboratory)
* Urban/rural setting
* Athletic programs
* R.O.T.C. availability
* Social opportunities
* Cost to attend
* Financial aid availability
* Travel costs
Use the resources found in the guidance office, specifically our College and Career Corners, the individual college catalogs and computer databases (Discover and those available on the World Wide Web) to assist you in identifying the colleges that suit your individual circumstances. Don't forget the FIRST HAND INFORMATION that the college representatives can provide. Attend the Broward National College Fair (during the Fall) and meet with the college representatives as they visit your high school.
Focus in on a small group of colleges that interest you. Check the admissions criteria carefully and arrange to take any college admissions tests that may be required, such as the ACT and the SAT .
Visit each college campus. The real experience will be an invaluable source of information
Apply for admission to at LEAST three colleges. It
is recommended that this be done as soon as possible in the fall of the senior
year. Check for APPLICATION DEADLINES and be certain to submit your applications
well in advance. Notification of acceptance is dependent upon the admission
policy of the individual college. Consult the college catalog or their website.
HELPFUL WEBSITES
- www.facts.org. Information and
application for college, career planning, choosing a major. FLORIDA
CHOICES PLANNER: Build a meaningful plan for your future,
college and beyond. Choices Planner is an online career information
delivery system that helps students compare, connect and choose from a vast
network and education option. All work and plans are saved
in your personalized portfolio. Accountability tools, allows you to
review assessment results, measure progress and report your program's success.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA CHOICES
Go to www.FACTS.org Select Career
Planning under Choose A Link
Select Florida CHOICES PLANNER
For First Time High School Users:
1. In the Student section,
click Create a new portfolio.
2. Select the name of your county.
3. Select the name of your school
or agency.*
*If your school or agency
is not listed, choose Other.
4. Fill in the information as requested
to create a portfolio.
5. After you have created
your portfolio, on all follow-up visits, you will choose, Student
Sign In, and type in your Portfolio name and Password.
COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION:
- www.commonapp.org : Common
Application online for certain colleges/schools. Check with colleges/schools
to see if supplemental forms are required.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
PROSPECTIVE BROWARD COLLEGE STUDENTS:
PRACTICE FOR THE CPT:
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