Guide to Finding, Selecting and Applying to Colleges

Imagine: After months of preparation, dropping that first application into the mailbox—it’s bound to give you a feeling of accomplishment. The process that leads up to mailing the application involves a number of important components that include:
  • Deciding what to study
  • Researching and choosing a college, university or program
  • Applying for financial aid
  • Meeting admissions & college requirements
  • Interviewing
  • Writing essays
  • Requesting letters of recommendation
  • Packaging your application
  • Handling acceptance and rejection letters
  • Making your final choice of school
and many other tasks related to the larger college admissions process.