Attention Junior Students and Parents!!!

This is the perfect time for Juniors to start your university search. You need to go to those universities websites and see if you like what they have to offer. I suggest you look at the the programs of study, tuition and fees, scholarship opportunities, etc.
I have compiled a list of suggestions for all of you; modified from the site:  http://www.mycollegecalendar.org/explore/seniors/application-process-get-started.aspx


1.       College search – go to the university web page.
2.       Choose 10 or more colleges or universities.
3.       Work on your student profile.
4.       Register to take the SAT and or the TOEFL.       
5.       Decide on which application schedule is best for you (early, regular, rolling admission). As a school our goal will be to have EVERY THING we need by the first week of December 2012.
6.       Print paper copies of application materials for all colleges and universities you will apply to.
7.       Fill out paper copies of applications by hand.
8.       Take into consideration that your parents are going to have to provide you with some financial documents. The sooner they know the better.
9.       Write college application essays.
10.   Proof-read college application essays and have at least one adult read them as well
11.   Write a list of possible adults you will ask letters of recommendation.
12.   Write a list of all other required college application materials for each university or college you are going to apply to. Try to gather as many of those documents as you can.
13.   Keep all application materials, college/university information and essays in ONE place.
14.   If traveling abroad this summer, visit any college or university close to where you will be. All you need to do is call the admissions office to make an appointment. This way you can be sure they are waiting for you and can provide information and answer questions about the university.
15.   If you stay here for the summer, find a place you can volunteer at or a place where you can work in the field of study you are interested in.
16.   Go see Mrs. Ivonne when you have a question.
And as a final note of advice I would like to quote a segment of a beautiful poem in Spanish by  Antonio Machado,
¨Caminante, son tus huellas
el camino y nada más;
Caminante, no hay camino,
se hace camino al andar.¨