Can colleges search your presence on social media as part of their admissions review?

Yes, I must keep it clean and appropriate

When should you start drafting your College Essay?

Draft it over the summer and we can review it in the fall.

Regarding college costs, what does EFC (Expected Family Contribution) mean?

The portion your family must pay of their own money.

We suggest the SAT/ACT be taken this Spring if one of your colleges require it. If needed, when can you retake it?

Any time through October of Senior year

In regards to choosing a college, which of these statements is true?

You should reflect on who you are, what you want, what the college offers.

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1
Can colleges search your presence on social media as part of their admissions review?
No, colleges only review the application I submit
Yes, I must keep it clean and appropriate
2
When should you start drafting your College Essay?
Spring of Junior year -- best to get an early start!
Draft it over the summer and we can review it in the fall.
Fall of Senior year - this is the perfect time to start!
3
Which of these are valid ADMISSIONS TYPES for college applications?
Regular Decision = varies by college
All of the above
Early Action = Nov. 1 deadline, decision mid-Dec.
Early Decision = Binding; Nov. 1 deadline, decision mid-Dec
4
What are some Naviance tasks you should do before next fall?
Update RESUME in Naviance
Request LETTER OF REC and complete the LETTER OF REC SURVEY.
All the above
Complete STUDENT STATEMENT/PARENT BRAG SHEET
5
Regarding college costs, what does EFC (Expected Family Contribution) mean?
The total cost of college (tuition + room/board)
The portion your family must pay of their own money.
6
How many colleges should you have in your Naviance "Colleges I'm Thinking About" list by the fall?
10-12
0
3-5
6-9
7
We suggest the SAT/ACT be taken this Spring if one of your colleges require it. If needed, when can you retake it?
I am not allowed to retake it
Only in the Fall of Senior year
Any time through October of Senior year
8
Which websites help you research colleges?
Naviance
All of the above
College Board
College & Career 101
9
When should you go on college tours?
Only AFTER I've been accepted my Senior year
Any time
Only during my Senior year
10
In regards to choosing a college, which of these statements is true?
You should go where your friends are going - what is popular.
You should reflect on who you are, what you want, what the college offers.
A big university will offer more than a good small college.
A name brand college will give you a better education and ensure success.

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