Tips for Rising Seniors

Tips for Rising Seniors who are planning to attend post-secondary school upon graduation from high school:

This summer:
1. Schedule campus visits to colleges and universities that you're planning to apply to.
2. Study for the ACT/SAT.
3. Create a list of 4-8 colleges. Keep a calendar with deadlines, application fees, test dates.


—What is the average class size of lower-level classes?

—What is the average class size of upper-level courses?
—Do you have an honors college?
—Do you have a learning community?

—What is your average financial aid package?

—What percentage of financial need does the school typically meet?
—What is the average merit award?
—What percentage of students receive grants?
—What is the average college debt that students leave with?


—What is your four-year graduation rate?
—What percentage of freshmen return for sophomore year?

—What type of tutoring program do you have?

—Do you have a writing center and how do I access it?
—What kind of learning disability resources do you have?
—What type of career services do you have?

—What dorm choices are there?
—What is the percentage of students who live on campus?

—How many students live on campus?

—What percentage of the study body belongs to a sorority or fraternity?
—What activities are offered to students?
—What clubs do you have on campus?

(Source: US News)