CAL-SOAP PRESENTS…

Choosing a College That is Right for

You

Picture your ideal college or university

• Where is it?• What are you studying?• What degree do you want to obtain?

Think About Your Goals

What do I

like to do?

What do I want to

do in the future?

Which careers sound

interesting?

What degree do I need to become a

______?

Which schools

offer that major?

Which major do I want to pursue?

Factors to take into consideration…

Majors Offered

Cost

Degrees Offered

Is the major offered?

Is the major impacted?

Tuition?

Housing?

Associate, Bachelor, or Certificate

Can I apply as undeclared? (YES)

More factors to take into consideration…

Size of School

Location

Housing

Campus Life

Large lecture hallsLarge lecture halls

Small classes

Big city

Rural town

Suburban area

Guaranteed housing

Off-campus housing

Activities Sports

Clubs Organizations

Make a List of Colleges that Fit You

Research your Options

Narrowing Down the List

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

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Apply starting Jan

1st

Apply starting Jan

1st

Deadline March 2ndDeadline

March 2nd

Scholarships

Scholarships

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You’ve Got Mail!

Acceptance Letters

Rejection Letters

Financial Aid Packages

Sort Discuss options with

• family • counselor• Cal-SOAP CPA

Submit one Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)

BY DEADLINE

Submit all requested

paperwork BY DEADLINE

Housing

Orientation

Supplementary admission

forms

Registration

Placement Exams

Campus-based

financial aid forms

Final Tips

Visit campus choices

Find college that fits YOU best

Talk with family, counselors and Cal-SOAP

advisors!

Do not accept college stereotypes

Apply to ‘reach’ schools but also have back-up

plans

Don’t rule out because of cost

Contacting Cal-SOAP…

Find our representatives at local Cal-SOAP college and career events. For events and general college information: sandiegocalsoap.com

Questions? Call our office: (858) 569-1866