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Freshmen
- Set up an appointment with your school counselor to discuss your education goals. Before you meet with your counselor, prepare a list of questions to ask.
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Sophomores
- Talk to your school counselor about the possibility of taking the PLAN® Test. PLAN is the pre-ACT® test. Now is a good time to review your future plans with your counselor and make sure you're on track for graduation. Read more.
Juniors
Seniors
- Research scholarship possibilities at the library and high school counseling office. Ask your teachers, high school counselor and/or employers to write letters of recommendation for your admission and scholarship applications.
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Parents
- Play an active role. Keep the lines of communication open throughout your student's high school years. Talk to their teachers and counselor about their progress and any concerns that you have. Being involved can help them succeed.
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10 Tips and To Do's
The fall of your senior year is a busy time! Luckily, when it comes to your college process, Next Step can help. Follow these 10 tips to be the best college applicant you can be.
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impact: We asked students to send in their questions about the admissions process. Today we're chatting with Jill Kuhlers, Associate Director of Admissions at Coe College and Maura Flaschner, Interim Associate Director of Freshman Admissions and Director of Precollegiate Programs at Iowa State University.
As a member of an admissions team, how do you decide which students are admitted to your school?
Jill: We do an in-depth academic review, looking at transcripts for course selection, overall GPA, academic GPA and class rank. We also evaluate ACT scores and we look at the student’s writing skills. We also look for one letter of recommendation.
Maura: We use the RAI – Regents Admission Index – to determine if a student is admissible. Essentially we evaluate GPA, ACT or SAT, class rank, and strength and number of core courses. If students achieve a minimum RAI score of 245 and meet the minimum high school course requirements, then they are automatically offered admission. Students who achieve an RAI score below 245 and meet the minimum high school course requirements are still considered for admission on an individual basis by the admissions committee.
Read the rest of our chat with these college admissions professionals. |
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