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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS The Guidebook and Workbook for High School Students on Getting into College By Kat McKay JD The guidebook the first half of the book provides a strategy for high school students to get into college Next the workbook the second half of the book helps the student to work through the strategy concepts in his or her own writing The student will see how to choose classes set study goals draft excellent applications and get into college This book is for every high school student who wants to go to college it is useful for all high school grade levels 9th through 12th and all college applicants can successfully work through the process of getting into college with this book The topics of the book include 1 High school course selection strategy and basics 2 How to get good grades in high school 3 Studying in high school and working with a tutor 4 Advanced placement courses and exams 5 Extracurricular activities as preparation for specialty programs in universities 6 How to make a college sports team as a regular high school athlete 7 Considering where to apply 8 Taking the ACT or the SAT 9 The parts of the college application including The Common Application and school specific forms 10 When to apply and how the application process is completed 11 The application for financial aid and 12 How paying for college works. Background. Two different types of early admissions. Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA). Started in 1976-1977 by Ivy League and MIT. Some schools opted for EA while others opted for ED. Currently most selective schools have some form of early admissions with vast majority having ED.. What’s A Degree Really Worth?. Median Earnings by Educational Level (2008)*. Not HS Grad………………………………………$24,300. HS Grad……………………………………………$33,800. NOT. Be 13. th. Grade. Students Are Treated More Like Adults Than Children.. In High School. , teachers often contact parents if problems occur. Parents are expected to help students in times of . crisis. . Districts. Clear Creek ISD. Dickinson ISD. Friendswood ISD. Hitchcock ISD. La Marque ISD. Premier Learning Academy. Santa Fe ISD. Texas City ISD. Mission. It is the mission of Collegiate High School to help students earn college credits in order to achieve their goals by providing a foundation of self-confidence through strong academic, interpersonal and work-readiness skills, leading to further education and employment in high demand occupations in the Gulf Coast and global economies.. Bloomingdale High School Counseling Department. Meet Your Counselor. ROMINA MCEACHERN. A-C. Ext. 233. ELL Chair. BENITA HOLMES. D-H. Ext. 234. CST Chair. JOE MARTINO. I-Mc. Ext. 257. Dept. Head. MANDY RASCHKE. Mission Statement. As part of Enrollment Development, the Admissions/Recruitment team will present a positive and friendly environment for students seeking the opportunity to enrich their lives through the educational experience offered by the College. We provide information regarding College programs and services to prospective students and their families, community influencers and high school personnel. We provide guidance on choosing academic programs and we provide access to a range of flexible programs by admitting all qualified students to the College.. A Comparison of What to Expect. Part I: General Overview. High School. College. A high school education is . free. .. A college education is . expensive. . . Students and/or their parents . may . go into debt. THE JOURNEY OF THE COLLEGE SEARCH AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS. A SERIES OF STEPS. The Journey of the College Search Process:. The college search process involves: . 1. An understanding of what the student wants from a college or university and . Things I Wish I Would Have Known. TACAC ACCI 2015. Mickey Saloma . David Pittman. The Golden Rule. Quickly disabuse yourself of the notion that college choice is a wholly rational decision.. General. 2015-2016. About Middle College. A collaboration between . ◆ Las Positas College. ◆ Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program. ◆ Dublin Unified School District. ◆ Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Objectives:. Identify the academic factors that colleges consider when evaluating applicants. Explain the steps you need to take in middle school to prepare for pre-college track and high school. List ways you can be more successful in your studies. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: The Guidebook and Workbook for High School Students on Getting into College. By, Kat McKay, J.D. The guidebook (the first half of the book) provides a strategy for high school students to get into college. Next, the workbook (the second half of the book) helps the student to work through the strategy concepts in his or her own writing. The student will see how to choose classes, set study goals, draft excellent applications, and get into college. This book is for every high school student who wants to go to college, it is useful for all high school grade levels (9th through 12th) and all college applicants can successfully work through the process of getting into college with this book! The topics of the book include: (1) High school course selection strategy and basics (2) How to get good grades in high school (3) Studying in high school and working with a tutor (4) Advanced placement courses and exams (5) Extracurricular activities as preparation for specialty programs in universities (6) How to make a college sports team as a \'regular\' high school athlete (7) Considering where to apply (8) Taking the ACT or the SAT (9) The parts of the college application, including The Common Application and school specific forms (10) When to apply and how the application process is completed (11) The application for financial aid and (12) How paying for college works. The program is offered during all terms of the school year; fall, spring and summer semesters. Dual Enrollment - WHAT IS IT?. ELIGIBILITY. Students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade at an eligible high school. Application Process. Fill out the . online application. .. Pay a $30 application fee.. Submit the following:. Official high school transcripts or . GED.  documentation. ACT/SAT scores (these aren't mandatory. They help determine math and English placement).