your college search what to consider… what to consider…
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Your College Search Your College Search
What to What to consider…consider…
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What to ConsiderWhat to Consider
• Start with your MAJOR• Calculate the DISTANCE from
home• Consider the COST• Compare your SCORES• Find the right FIT
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Your MAJORYour MAJOR• What do you want to study?• Is it consistent with your career
choice?• Does the college offer a high
quality program of study?• What other majors does the
college offer that are of interest?
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DISTANCE from HomeDISTANCE from Home• You do not need to go far away to
“feel” like you are far away.
• How often will you want to return for holidays or other special occasions?
• How much will it cost to travel to and from college?
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Consider Consider the COSTthe COST
• Start a discussion with your parent/guardian about what you will be able to afford.
• Like buying a car, the sticker price may not be what you actually pay.
• Begin by considering all of the schools you like, regardless of cost.
• Remember – cost does not always equal a better education.
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Compare your Compare your SCORESSCORES
• Your overall grade point average
• Your rank in class
• Your regents exam scores
• Your college entrance exams
• The college’s published scores
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Find the right FITFind the right FIT• Like finding the right pair of
blue jeans, look for a school that is a good “fit” for you.
• Small or large or something in between?
• Ivy on the walls, sleek and modern looking or quaint college town?
• Big city, suburban or rural?• Competitive athletics program? • Great art department?
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What Colleges What Colleges Want to SeeWant to See
• Your transcript - a list of your courses and grades.
• Your college entrance exams.• Your extracurricular activities.• Your ability to write essays.• Recommendations from your
teachers and counselors.• Quality senior year courses.
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SUNY Admission Info SUNY Admission Info (middle 50%)(middle 50%)
SUNY SCHOOL HS Average SAT Score ACT Score
Albany 88-94 1100-1240 24-28
Binghamton 91-97 1190-1390 27-31
University at Buffalo (UB)
92-96 1120-1260 24-29
Brockport 87-93 1030-1170 22-26
Cortland 88-94 1050-1175 23-26
Environmental Science & Forestry
(ESF)89-94 1140-1260 26-29
Oswego 87-93 1050-1190 22-27
Cornell: School of Human Ecology
1320-1450 30-33
Morrisville State 80-88 920-1100 19-23
Alfred State 79-87 860-1060 18-23
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To how many schools To how many schools should I apply?should I apply?
Think “Levels”Think “Levels”
Level 1 – your dream college.Level 1 – your dream college.
Level 2 – colleges that match your Level 2 – colleges that match your gpa and exam scores closely.gpa and exam scores closely.
Level 3 – safety schools, if level 1 Level 3 – safety schools, if level 1 and 2 schools were eliminated due and 2 schools were eliminated due to cost or competitive applications.to cost or competitive applications.
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Degrees – Associates, Degrees – Associates, Bachelors, Masters?Bachelors, Masters?
• Associate degree – generally a two-year program of study.
• Bachelors degree – generally a four-year program of study.
• Masters/Doctorate/Professional degrees – extend beyond the bachelors degree.
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Public or Private College?Public or Private College?
• Public colleges (SUNY system) receive funding from the state government.
• The funding keeps tuition costs lower for state residents.
• Out-of-state residents pay more.• Private colleges may offer more
grants and scholarships to compete with public colleges.
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Mistakes to AvoidMistakes to Avoid
• Applying to, but not visiting collegesApplying to, but not visiting colleges
• Ignoring email or regular mail sent from Ignoring email or regular mail sent from collegescolleges
• Using an inappropriate email addressUsing an inappropriate email address
• Rushing through applicationsRushing through applications
• Waiting too long to complete Waiting too long to complete applications and essaysapplications and essays
• Failing to edit your workFailing to edit your work
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Available Available Resources…Resources…
• Your school counselor • The GRB Guidance Office Website• Guidance Website• Your GRB Course Catalog• Individual College Websites• Parents, teachers, advisors• College Catalogs and Viewbooks