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How should I start my application essay? What are they really looking for?

What kinds of clubs/activities should I be involved in?

I have a 4.0. Do clubs matter?

My grades are bad. Can I still go to college?

I want to visit my college, but I can’t afford it. What help is there for me?

Are test prep classes worth it?

How long should I study for the ACT or SAT?

Should I take the ACT or SAT?

Do colleges look at the composite scores of the SAT/ACT or the scores on the individual sections?

My test scores are low. How much will that hurt my chances of getting into a good college?

What are the differences between scholarships, grants, and loans?

If I take out loans, how soon do I have to repay the government?

My family can’t afford to help me pay for college at all. How much financial aid is available to me?


QUESTIONS FOR CSP 1/31/06

1. How should I start my application essay? What are they really looking for?

2. What kinds of clubs/activities should I be involved in?

3. I have a 4.0. Do clubs matter?

4. My grades are bad. Can I still go to college?

5. I want to visit my college, but I can’t afford it. What help is there for me?

6. Are test prep classes worth it?

7. How long should I study for the ACT or SAT?

8. Should I take the ACT or SAT?

9. Do colleges look at the composite scores of the SAT/ACT or the scores on the individual sections?

10. My test scores are low. How much will that hurt my chances of getting into a good college?

11. What are the differences between scholarships, grants, and loans?

12. If I take out loans, how soon do I have to repay the government?

13. My family can’t afford to help me pay for college at all. How much financial aid is available to me?

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