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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 remain the
leading factors 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.
 It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their course selections meet the
eligibility requirements for Bright Futures and NCAA.

Useful Websites for College Planning

College Information Sites

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

College & Scholarship Search Sites:

 College Majors: www.mymajors.com
 Colleges That Change Lives: www.ctcl.com
 YouVisit: https://www.youvisit.com
 SallieMae: https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning
 FastWeb: https://www.fastweb.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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