east lansing high school how to apply to college
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East Lansing High School
How to Apply to College
What is important to you Type of school Degree offered Educational programs Admission Policy Location and size Costs and financial aid Campus activities Support activities
Admission Standards Open- All high school graduates are accepted until the
school’s enrollments capacity is reached. ACT score of 16-21 Liberal- Some freshmen who are accepted are in the lower
half of their high school graduating class. ACT score 17-22 Traditional- The majority of freshmen accepted are in the
top 50 percent of their high school graduating class. ACT score 18-24
Selective- The majority of freshmen accepted are in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class. ACT score 21-26
Highly Selective- The majority of freshmen who are accepted are in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class. ACT score 25-30
Sources of Information Internet-college home pages on the Web Michigan College Guide
www.michigancollegeguide.com ACT’s student website: www.actstudent.org College catalogs and informational bulletins Parents, students, alumni High school counselors and teachers College planning resources from ACT and SAT
Matching to the College Profile Evaluate the strength of the
courses you have taken compared to the college core curriculum.
Compare your class rank with the ranks of the enrolled freshmen at the college
Compare your test scores with the average test scores of enrolled freshmen
Campus Visits Special Visit Days- these are group
visits on specified days. Find dates on the Student Services webpage
Personal Visit- Schedule an individual meeting with an admissions counselor
Visits at East Lansing High School- by college admission officers during Excel. These visits are announced and posted on the Student Services webpage.
During the Visit Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Verify admission requirements Discuss your chances for success at
the school Find out how to apply (paper
application vs. on-line) Ask about costs, financial assistance,
and scholarships
During the Visit Tour the campus
Check out the residence halls Eat in the cafeteria Visit the library Talk to students
During the Visit Tour the department of your
intended major Meet with a professor Sit in on a class lecture Ask about job placement records of
program graduates
During the Visit Find out about activities
Clubs Organizations Intramural sports Do students commute or stay on
campus?
During the Visit Ask about transportation options
Busses Are freshmen allowed to have cars on
campus? Parking and safety issues