College Admissions: Where to Start Exit Ticket

What should you consider most when deciding to attend college?

• Friends, freedom, and fun

• Sports, clubs, and time of classes

• Cost, location, and expectations

• Food, distance, and popularity. 

What are the steps in the college application process? Click all that apply.

• Visit schools of interest (in-person or virtually)

• Apply to more than one college or university

• Find out the schools your friends are going to before starting

• Make a decision based on the best fit for you

• Notify schools of your intention and attend orientation

It is best to pick the school you want to attend the most and only apply to that one college.

• True

• False

All college and universities offer the same majors.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a type of school that a student can apply to attend?

• Technical College

• Extended High School

• 4-year college

• 2-year college

Which website should you use to apply to Texas public colleges and universities?

• TexasCollegesApply.org

• TexasIsBest.org

• ApplyTexas.org

• GoApplyTexas.org

Which website cannot be used to apply to colleges and universities?

• CollegeApplications.com

• CommonApp.org

• The college or universities' website

• MyCoalition.org

What is a good question to ask to a college admissions rep? Click all that apply.

• What do students like most about your school?

• Do you have _____ major?

• What is the average class size?

• Does your school have a football team?

• What kinds of student organizations are popular?

Common information that you need to apply to schools include

• Last year's report card, current schedule and transcript

• Transcript, GPA, Rank

• Transcript, PSAT scores and a parent's diploma

• Transcript, last year's schedule, and your high school ID #

Is it too late to start your college search and application process?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know