Yes, you do! As you apply to colleges, you have the right to certain information about them including information about how much it will cost you to attend. According to the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), a member organization that includes more than 11,000 college access professionals around the USA and beyond, you have the right to:

“Receive factual and comprehensive information from colleges and universities about their admission, financial costs, aid opportunities, practices and packaging policies, and housing policies. If you consider applying under an early admission plan, you have the right to complete information from the college about its process and policies.”

“Be free from high-pressure sales tactics.”

“Wait until May 1 to respond to an offer of (Regular) admission or financial aid.”

For assistance with the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.

– Arrive early.

– Practice your introduction before you go.

– Practice your handshake. Remember eye contact is important.

– Know your goals for the next four years.

– Be able to articulate your strengths and weaknesses and how your failures or weaknesses impacted you in a positive way?

– Make sure that your email address and facebook accounts are professional.

– Be sure to turn off your phone.

– Remember to thank the interviewer and write them a thank you note!

For mock interviews or help in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.

All students must submit at least one teacher or counselor recommendation; some colleges will require more recommendations

All member institutions require an essay from one of six questions. Some colleges will require additional essays

Some colleges may require “supplemental information,” forms, essays or other requirements that not all Common Application colleges require

Students are not limited to the number of applications they can submit using the Common Application

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.