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