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Back to School: Making Senior Year Count for College
RESTON, Va., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- With college less than one year away,
senior year in high school serves as an opportune time for college-bound
students to prep for college. There are things to be done and decisions to be
made -- the first of which is deciding where to apply. With thousands of
postsecondary institutions from which to choose, students often need help
narrowing down their choices.
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Sallie Mae, the nation's No. 1 paying-for-college company, offers numerous
resources on preparing and paying for college through its College Answer Web
site at http://www.collegeanswer.com/. High school students and parents will
find information on high school curriculum requirements for the majority of
colleges; what goes into selecting a college; tips on getting and completing
college applications; profiles of colleges; financing a college education; and
more.
"Senior year is action packed," says Martha Holler, Sallie Mae spokesperson.
"If students haven't done so already, now is the time to narrow down college
options and get serious about their postsecondary education."
A list of "To Do" items can help students stay on track. Some suggestions for
organizing a list include:
* Determine what is required at each school, including the application fee
amount and acceptable payment method.
* Create a list of tasks associated with each school's requirements (e.g.,
getting the correct number of recommendations and writing the required
essays).
* Assign a begin date and determine a target end date for each task.
* Check off each task as you finish it.
* Keep copies of everything you submit.
* Keep all your information organized in a filing folder, box or cabinet.
When it comes time to select a college, experts say the key is to choose
wisely. Instead of relying on college brochures, college-bound students and
their parents should research their choices, using the Internet, high school
guidance counselors and current students or alumni who have attended the
school.
"The rule of thumb when applying for college is to make three choices: a dream
school; a school you have a good chance of being accepted to; and a safety-type
school where you likely would be admitted," says Holler.
The bottom line: No matter how tempting it may be to mentally put the senior
year in high school on hold, it's far more beneficial to use the time wisely
and focus on what needs to be done to prepare and pay for college.
For more information on the going-to-college process, visit
http://www.collegeanswer.com/.
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DATASOURCE: Sallie Mae
CONTACT: Erin Korsvall of Sallie Mae, +1-703-984-5136
Web site: http://www.salliemae.com/
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