1. Applying to Colleges Example COLLEGE 2 COLLEGE 3 COLLEGE 4 COLLEGE 5 Basic Information Location New York Public or Private Public Website website Admissions % Selected 45 HS GPA required 3.4 SAT/ACT scores required 1050/20.8 Essays required Two essays: - Why choose this school? - Write about yourself Where to apply Common App Deadlines Early decision Nov 1 Regular Jan 1 Academics Academic ranking - 55 (US News) - 60 (Princeton Review) Majors known for Business, Sociology, Foreign Languages Student to faculty ratio 6:1 Additional notes 2. Choosing a College Example COLLEGE 2 COLLEGE 3 COLLEGE 4 COLLEGE 5 Basic Information Location New York Public or Private Public Website website Cost/Financial Aid Tuition & Fees $45,000 Average aid/student $19,000 Size Total student body 30,000 Incoming freshman class 6,500 Student Life Athletic offerings Division I Football Rowing Greek Life Yes Student clubs >200 You can easily create your own Safety On-campus Campus police 24-7, call boxes on every corner Off-campus Surrounding area has high crime rate Additional notes