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	Guidelines for Coursework
English:	All classes of at least CP level will be accepted.
Math:	Algebra 1, 2, Geometry; Business: Preferably through Pre-Cal, Math Analysis, or Calculus
Engineering:	Preferably through Calculus
Science:	Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, Physiology, Oceanography
Social Science:	U.S. History, Civics, Government, Psychology, Sociology, etc.*
Language Other Than English:	A minimum of 3 years of the same language is recommended, but 4 years is highly encouraged.AP/IB/
Honors:	All Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate courses will be accepted as well as any Honors courses in solid subjects.
Electives:	All courses of at least CP status will be accepted in solid subjects including religious studies.

Application Requirements
• Transcripts Sealed Official High School
• SAT Reasoning / ACT/
• SAT Subject is NOT necessary at all private colleges
• Private Colleges will utilize your highest test scores from each section of the SAT regardless of test date.
• Personal statements are typically one to three pages in length.
• Letter of Recommendation
• Only one is required from either a teacher or high school counselor.
• Extracurriculars: List the meaningful activities you participated in during school and in your community.
• Fee$55 – fee waivers are available for those who qualify
  

Paying for College

Every year, more than 8 million college students receive financial aid. You, too, may be able to receive aid, and you don't need to be a straight-A student or star athlete to qualify.

Tuition
• For the 2002-03 academic year, average tuition charges for full-time undergraduates, before student aid was deducted, were:
  Public Community College (two-year, AA-granting)$1,735Public University (four-year, BA-granting)*$4,081*Private College or University (four-year, BA-granting)$18,273
  
• Almost 70 percent of full-time undergraduates who attend four-year colleges face tuition charges, before student aid, of less than $8,000. About 38 percent attend institutions that charge less than $4,000, before student aid. Only 7 percent attend institutions with tuition (before aid) of $24,000 or more.

Financial Resources FAFSA Fin Aid EdFund FastWeb Financial Aid Officers at colleges and universities

Choosing the Right College What sort of college do you want to attend? There are many options, from community and technical colleges, to small private colleges and large state universities -- each has its own distinct advantages and benefits. There are art schools to independent colleges and professional private colleges.

College costs increase at about twice the inflation rate. Current increases have averaged 5% to 8%. Use the College Cost Projector to estimate how much college will cost when you are ready to enroll.

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• Search a variety of colleges
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• Connect with admission counselors
• Sign up for interviews
• Present who YOU are!