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  • 1

    1. The Beginning (reading time: 19 minutes)

    • Disclaimer OK

    • About Us

    • Index. OK

    • How to use your map. OK

    • How to read your map. OK

    • Demonstrated Interest. OK

    • Helpful web links. OK

    • To-do timeline. OK

    • Important Dates OK

    • Smile!
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    2. Preparations (reading time: 20 minutes)

    • GPA & grade trends. OK

    • Digital tracking. OK

    • Making college talks constructive. OK

    • Emailing admissions. OK

    • Social media. OK

    • Application enticements. OK

    • Application Deadlines. OK

    • College questionnaire. OK

    • Resume. OK

    • Smile!
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    3. Testing (reading time: 11 minutes)

    • PSAT. OK

    • Test registration. OK

    • Standardized test prep. OK

    • Fair Test (Test -Optional). OK

    • AP Exams. OK

    • TED testing tips. OK

    • Smile!
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    4. Companions (reading time: 7 minutes)

    • Parents & guardians. OK

    • Your High School Counselor. OK

    • Teachers & recommendation letters. OK

    • Integrity. OK

    • Credible sources. OK

    • Privacy. OK

    • Smile!
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    5. Choosing Paths (reading time: 14 minutes)

    • Personality & career profiler. OK

    • Gap year. OK

    • Delaying college or pursuing a vocation. OK

    • Careers in the U.S. Armed Forces. OK

    • Consider the trades. OK

    • Be your own boss! OK

    • Smile!
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    6. So Many Paths! (reading time: 18 minutes)

    • Begin your journey with accurate information. OK

    • Your academic profile. OK

    • Foundation, target, & target/reach. OK

    • Types of colleges & universities. OK

    • Colleges with honor codes. OK

    • Published rankings. OK

    • Accreditation. OK

    • Bond ratings. OK

    • Campus safety. OK

    • Importance of College Choice

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    7. Where to Travel (reading time: 17 minutes)

    • How to choose a college. OK

    • Important data to consider. OK

    • Organize your search. OK

    • Naviance. OK

    • Print & digital resources. OK

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    8. Stops Along the Way (reading time: 16 minutes)

    • Campus Visits

    • When you should visit colleges

    • Interviews. OK

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    9. Looking Good (reading time: 23-25 minutes)

    • Application writings overview. OK

    • Brainstorming the essay. OK

    • Distinguishing yourself with supplemental writings. OK

    • Tackling a crucial writing prompt. OK

    • Organizing your supplemental writings. OK

    • Common writing errors

    • Smile!
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    10. Full Steam Ahead! (reading time: 13 minutes)

    • Creating application accounts. OK

    • College checklist OK

    • Organizing application materials. OK

    • Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). OK

    • Assembling applications. OK

    • Submission questions? OK

    • Review and Submit. OK

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    11. Arriving on Time (reading time: 11 minutes)

    • When should you apply?

    • Final application steps. OK

    • Check your college portal. OK

    • Smile!
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    12. Everyone Travels Differently (reading time: 25+ minutes)

    • Mental health OK.

    • Support hotlines. OK

    • Special needs. OK

    • Special needs accommodations. OK

    • Special needs college list. OK

    • Underrepresented minorities. OK

    • DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). OK

    • LGBTQ+. OK

    • Homeschooling. OK

    • Smile!
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    13. Bumps Along the Way (reading time: 8 minutes)

    • Addressing negative circumstances. OK

    • Deferrals and waitlists. OK

    • Colleges with unfulfilled enrollments. OK

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    14. Athletes Detour (reading time: 18 minutes)

    • Student-athlete overview. OK

    • Reaching out to coaches OK

    • National Letter of Intent. OK

    • Smile!
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    15. Finances (reading time: 38 minutes)

    • Financial aid explained. OK

    • Determining a college's cost. OK

    • Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans. OK

    • Full-need financial aid. OK

    • Financial aid calculators & tools. OK

    • Comparing colleges' cost and value. OK

    • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). OK

    • FAFSA Contact Info OK

    • CSS (College Scholarship Service) Profile. OK

    • Merit Aid. OK

    • Scholarships. OK

    • Reading financial aid letters. OK

    • Appealing financial aid awards. OK

    • Financial aid assistance. OK

    • Smile!
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    16. Arrival! (reading time: 3 minutes)

    • Decision Day checklist. OK

    • Miscellaneous tips

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    17. Living Comfortably! (reading time: 11 minutes)

    • HIPAA . . . HIPAA . . . Hooray! OK

    • Health & Safety Needs. OK

    • Shopping for Your Dorm

    • Smile!
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    18. Changing Destinations? (reading time: 4 minutes)

    • Considering transferring. OK

    • Preparing to transfer. OK

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