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In order to be accepted at competitive colleges you need:
- A strong Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Strong SAT or ACT scores
- To take challenging courses such as PreAP and AP
- A demonstrated, well rounded student experience; such as participation in athletics, clubs, and other student organizations
- Job and volunteer experience in the community is a definite plus
- Leadership roles, large or small
- Good essay writing skills
Getting Started:
- Find out what the college you want to attend requires for high school courses to be accepted into their program.
- Consult with your counselor to be sure you are taking all the courses you need, not only to graduate, but to be accepted into your selected college.
- Prepare for the college entrance exams and take them early in case you need to re-take to make higher scores.
- Organize your college selection materials, college entrance exams, and essay writing materials. Refer to them often checking dates for scholarships, financial assistance, registration, and admission deadlines.
Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Apply Early for FAFSA!
Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Get help paying for college. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school.
Click here to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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