COLLEGE ADMISSION 101

For some Upward Bound students, that VERY special letter has come in--your first letter of college admission.  WHOO HOO!  And, while this is exciting news, there's more to be done.  

• Before you snap a picture, use a small piece of paper to cover up your STUDENT ID number. Then, SHARE it--to the world if you want but especially for me.
• Put your Letter of Admission in your senior binder so that, when we have our first Upward Bound Senior Success Seminar on October 3rd, we can scan your letter for your digital file.  You will thank me later for this, especially when scholarship committees ask for verification.
• Review what the letter says to do next--log into your student account, attend a preview day, etc.
• Look at departmental scholarships for your school.  These are sometimes merit-based, but other times, they want an essay, portfolio, or audition.  
• Keep a check list of different college admissions and then figure out which college is right for you (based on academic interest, finances, and environment). 

If you applied to UM this past summer but haven't gotten a letter of acceptance, we need to figure out why.  Sometimes, they need more paperwork.  Othertimes, they want an Admission Fee.  (Remember the Request for Admission Deferral I gave you this summer).  If you need more of these, just let me know.

For others, who didn't meet ACT or GPA requirements, you need to get busy.  The deadline for the October ACT is September 16th, so you may want to go ahead and register now.  

It's important for ALL SENIORS to have an OUTSTANDING semester, because these are the grades scholarship committees will see last on your transcript.  SHOW YOU ARE COLLEGE BOUND!