Factors to Consider: The College Application Process

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Factors to ConsiderThe College Application
Process

• Anne Marie Ferriere
• Associate Director of Admissions
• Lafayette College

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The College Search

• Organization is Key
• Recycle Materials
• Create Files
• Create an Application List
• Remember Campus Visits
• Open Houses
• Overnights
• Interviews
• Finding the Best Matches

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Preparing Your Application

• Organization is Key
• Communicate with your Guidance Office
• Thank You Notes
• Essays
• Make it Personal
• Answer the Question
• Prepare for Interviews
• Dive into the Common Application Online
• Resumes and the Common Application
• Score Reports and the College Board

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Reading Your Application

• High School Profile
• Transcript
• Curriculum
• Grade Trends
• Rank in Class
• Testing
• Essay
• Recommendations
• Resume
• Interview