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• Honors courses and AP courses on a transcript are important, but not at the
cost of the student’s grade point average.
• SAT and ACT scores are more important than most colleges are willing to
admit. However, rigor of curriculum and success in those courses remains the
leading factor in college admissions.
• Having a large number of activities on a resume is not as important as excelling
in one or two areas.
• A history of service within the community or work experience is a compelling
addition to your profile for college admission.
• Students should research the admission requirements for their colleges of
interest prior to registering for their junior and senior year courses.

Useful Websites for College Planning

College Information Sites

 College Board: www.collegeboard.com
 Peterson’s: www.petersons.com
 Princeton Review: www.review.com
 College Answer: www.collegeanswer.com
 National Assoc. College Admission Counseling: www.nacacnet.org

College & Scholarship Search Sites:

 College View: www.collegeview.com
 College Majors: www.mymajors.com
 Campus Tours: www.campustours.com
 Colleges That Change Lives: www.ctcl.com
 Zinch: www.zinch.com

Special Interest Sites:

 College Planning for Students with Learning Differences:
www.ldonline.org/questions
 Council for Christian Colleges: www.cccu.org
 Hillel: www.hillel.org
 Jesuit Colleges and Universities: www.ajcunet.edu
 Combined BA/MD Programs: www.aamc.org

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