High school is an exciting opportunity to continue learning and growing as a student. It’s also where many students begin thinking about college. This is because high school is an important step in your educational journey to help you prepare for college as well as to develop your skills as a student and as a community member.

As you begin to think about applying to colleges, you may wonder: What do colleges look for when they review applications? This is one of the questions that admissions representatives receive most frequently when we meet students and their families. Many selective colleges practice an admissions process that looks at the applicant as a whole person.

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If you want to learn what it will cost to attend a college, you might try looking up its tuition. But that number won’t tell you much. Going to college often costs both more and less than the tuition figure that’s posted on the website. Confused? That’s OK. Keep reading.

There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the country, all with different academic programs, extracurricular options, and campus traditions and cultures.

One of the most important things to consider as you look to transfer is how — and if — the credits you’ve already earned will transfer to your new school.

Let’s face it: You don’t want the time, money, and effort you’ve spent taking courses at your current college to go to waste!

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Visiting a school is always a great way to learn more about it and consider whether the campus is a good fit for you. But sometimes—because of costs, time restraints, or travel logistics—visiting in person may not be possible.

When it comes to goals, former college football player and coach Tony DeMeo says, “You get what you set.”

Successful people like Coach DeMeo know that, in order to succeed — in sports, in college, in life — you need to set goals. With goals, you take control of your life. Without them, you lack focus and direction.

As a college student looking to transfer, you probably have some questions about financial aid. Well, we’ve got some answers!

Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about financial aid for transfer students:

The Coalition for College is proud to support transfer students like you as you continue your college journey. In fact, we’re committed to increasing access to higher education — and to helping make college a reality for all students.

Throughout your high school career, you will be aiming for college. And as one step toward that goal, we think you should consider scheduling your first college tour.

When it comes to answering your college essay questions, you might feel unsure of how to begin. That’s OK! Nearly every high school student gets stuck when it comes to writing their essay. So, how do you get unstuck?

In high school, you may occasionally find yourself falling behind in some of your classes. Maybe the teacher is moving too fast, or the work is harder than you expected. Or maybe something’s going on at home that makes studying difficult. Whatever the reason, it’s important to know that there are many free resources available for extra help.

When do I apply to college? Good question!

Simply put: You’ll apply to colleges in 12th grade, and it’s a good idea to be ready to apply by Nov. 1 of your senior year. 

A resume is a summary of your academic and personal experiences, including before- and after-school activities, volunteer work, and/or jobs. Most colleges and employers want to see your resume when they’re considering whether or not to admit or hire you.

When you’re applying to colleges, you’ll be asked to provide official documents, such as your high school transcript (a listing of your classes and grades) and SAT or ACT scores (if required).

You might also be asked for letters of recommendation – and you may be wondering what those are and why you need them. Well, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know!

By now, with freshman year behind you, you’ve likely experienced a lot of different extracurricular activities, such as school and/or personal activities, work experiences, and family responsibilities.

Most of your day is spent in school, taking classes and learning new things. But what do you do when the final bell rings and the school day is done?

There are tons of opportunities for you to get involved in extracurricular activities — at school, on your own, in your community — and we encourage you to try out as many as you can!