Universities/Colleges info.?

Question

I'm a freshmen in highschool. Some people say that's too early to be thinking about college, but I just want to find out how the whole process works.
Like, I litterly have no idea.
Is there a way you could go on the college's website and see what the requirements for which classes you need to take are? (For example, some colleges require 2 years of a forgine language.)
Or around what the GPA you'd need to get in highschool to be able to get into that college/university?
Don't say I'm too young, please, I just want to find out more.
Thanks!

Answer 1

It's time you joined College Boards MyRoad/MyPlan program



https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/make-a-plan



Estimate your chances of getting accepted at any particular school using the Cappex “What are my chances?” calculator. (Note that only your UNWEIGHTED GPA [max 4.0] is used for college admissions. SAT scores are using the 2400-point three-test system, not the 1600-point two-test SAT.)



http://www.cappex.com



But keep in mind that the only way to find out for sure is to apply and see what each school says. The admissions process is extremely quirky, and it’s difficult to predict exactly who will get accepted and who won’t. Your chances of getting into any particular school are ZERO…if you don’t send in an application.



To find appropriate colleges use



https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search (the College Board MyRoad/MyPlan program is well worth joining, even as early as late middle school)



http://www.collegeconfidential.com/college_search



Check student reviews of colleges by Googling the words "student reviews" and the names of the schools you are interested in (one at time). Also try Googling just the name of each school by itself. Then click where it says “Google reviews.” Searching for student reviews will lead you to college review websites that also give professional opinions of particular colleges.



Also check out:



http://www.usnews.com/education



http://www.princetonreview.com/college-education.aspx



Common applicants are your friends. Use them. For maximum coverage you will need to use both.



https://www.universalcollegeapp.com/



https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx



Learn about professors



www.ratemyprofessors.com/



You can often find out about on-campus housing at



www.dormsplash.com (typing the name of the university and the word “dorms” into YouTube sometimes produces interesting results)



You can find out about fraternities and sororities at



www.greekrank.com



more college admissions info



https://sites.google.com/site/paul7collegeinfo/



Each college's admissions page shows what high school classes are required of applicants.



The University of California requirements are typical



http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/index.html



The requirements cover the 9th through the 12th grade.

Answer 2

Usually the requirements for admissions is in the Admissions tab on the college website. It usually has a requirements or a before you apply tab. Just run through the admissions tab part of the website. The standard GPA for colleges are 2.5 or 3.0. Having 2 or more years of foreign language such as Spanish or Chinese look excellent on your transcript. It really depends on the colleges you are looking at. You can also go to college rankings through the USNews. They have the acceptance rates and if the percentage accepted is low that means you probably need a higher GPA than what is required to apply. You'll learn a lot more about the admissions process your last two years of high school. It's always good to have an idea of what you are going to do with your life. Make sure you don't rely on just one application it is always good to have a back-up.

Answer 3

Yes - you can visit your counselor in school and schedule an interview where how this college process works. If you prefer not to do that, no worries - you can simply visit the website of the college (for example, usc.edu) and click on admissions. Because you will be a high school applicant you must follow the "a-g" requirements which consist of four years of english, math, foreign language, and a science. Three years are at most required (except for english), but four is recommended. You also have two years of history. At most, you should at least earn a 3.7 GPA.



You will need to submit your SAT/ACT scores from your junior or senior year. Also, a few schools prefer subject tests as well. Extracurricular activities are great as well - why not have an early start? Mostly private universities have difference preferences - but public universities are usually more consistent on one preference. For example, the University of California requires a 3.0 GPA to submit an application and you must follow the "a-g" requirements, qualifying SAT scores, and two excellent admissions essays.

Answer 4

This is a good time to start thinking about college. Your high school should have a career guidance office with counselors who can help you, and who can give you advice about specific schools. In general, you should try to maintain a high GPA and focus on more academic classes. Take Advanced Placement (AP) classes if your school offers them. Again, you need to talk to your academic adviser about which classes at your school will best prepare you for college.



As to "how the whole process works": when you are a senior in high school, you can take the ACT or SAT tests which most schools require for admission, and many schools have a minimum score needed in order to be accepted. You will apply to however many schools you want, from 1 or even 10 schools. You will need to fill out their applications, probably write a short essay, get letters of recommendation from your high school teachers (start making contacts now), and pay an application fee. A community college will accept anyone, but most colleges are more or less selective about who they admit, especially the more prestigious colleges and universities. Hope this helps!!

Answer 5

Chill, you still got two more years of excessive university. Do center of attention in your grades although and get an after tuition, weekend and/or summer season job when viable. With just right grades getting a loan will be much less of a trouble. Perhaps which you can even be eligible for can provide depending on classes taken and your choice of primary. Some locations have lessons reimbursement, which might be fine if you will see a job with such advantages and matches your major. However there may be constantly the military and the GI bill. You would get navy training within the profession you wish to have to go to university for.

Answer 6

You aint too young to be looking at colleges. Im 16, male junior in highschool. Most universitys have their requirements online.



My dream school is SMU:



http://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply/Transfer/AdmissionRequirements





http://www.smu.edu/admission/ConnectWithUs/FAQ



Their website provides a lot of info about applying. Most universities do on their website, like i said.





Here is another great website for various schools, i have it searching for SMU but you can find your school on it though that you wish to go to.



http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/southern-methodist-university-3613



Last thing, does your school have a college councilor? Mine has 2 and all they do is help mostly juniors and seniors but you can make appointments with them at any grade

Answer 7

Yes, college web sites list requirements to apply.

You can go to your public library to get a lot of info on all aspects of college. A research librarian will be happy to help you

Try U.S. News Best Colleges magazine.



Realize that your freshman grades will count when you apply to colleges.

Answer 8

You can start by looking at the summaries on the colleges' pages at http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com . Then you can get detailed information about the colleges that interest you by typing the names of the colleges that interest you into google.com to find their websites.