College Planning Worksheet

 Academic Preparation

Current GPA ________________ Class Rank ________________

Level of courses in high school?

Standard ___________ Demanding ____________ Very Demanding ____________

How many years at the high school level of the five core subjects will you have taken by

graduation (in grades 8-12)?

English _____________

Social Studies _____________

Math _____________

Science _____________

Foreign Language _____________

Standardized Test Results:

PSAT: Critical Reading Math Writing

SAT: Critical Reading Math Writing

ACT: Composite Writing

 Interests & Aptitudes

1. Are there any majors or academic interests you would like to pursue in college?

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2. What high school courses are most interesting to you? Why?

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3. What courses do you find most challenging? Why?

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 Extracurricular Contributions

1. What are the five most important non-academic activities, skills or accomplishments that you

would like a college of interest to know about?

1)_________________________________________________________________________________________

2)_________________________________________________________________________________________

3)_________________________________________________________________________________________

4)_________________________________________________________________________________________

5)_________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are some talents or skills that set you apart from your peers?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. List any sports that you have played throughout high school. Include positions, awards,

honors, etc.:

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4. List any volunteer and community service related activities:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. List any job(s) you have held since entering high school:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 Special Considerations

1. Are you a legacy? If so, who and where?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Are there any special circumstances in your life, past or present, that you feel a college should

know about?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 College Characteristics by level of importance

A. Location

Totally

Important

Kind of

Important

Not Really

Important

Not Sure

Close enough to commute

Within 3 hours of home

In state

As far away from home as possible

In a large city, urban area

Just outside of a city

Within 45 minutes of a city, suburbs

Out in the country, rural

Near a particular area ie: the beach, skiing, etc...

B. Size

Small - Undergrad enrollment under 1,500

Medium - Undergrad enrollment at 1,500-6,000

Large - Undergrad enrollment at 6,000-12,000

Very Large - Undergrad enrollment at 12,000+

Most classes with under 25 students

Most classes with under 50 students

Most classes with over 50 students

All classes taught by professors

Some classes taught by graduate students

Many majors to choose from

Close faculty-student relations

C. Type

Public college/university

Private college/university

Church related to college

Historically black college

Strong major

Single sex college

Military Academy

Two year college

Four year college

D. Atmosphere

Very diverse (geographic, social and/or ethnic)

Sense of school pride

Conservative or traditional values

Liberal values

Emphasis on pre-professional majors

Strong liberal arts curriculum

Active Greek life

Active social activities on campus

Emphasis on academic rigor

Popular and competitive sports

Emphasis on community service and volunteerism

School with prestige and name recognition

Attractive campus

Diverse student population

Student population similar to myself

Desirable campus housing

Housing options: suites, townhouses, freshman dorms, etc.

E. Opportunities

Internships

Undergraduate research

Study abroad opportunities

Career planning and/or placement programs

Graduate/professional advising