The purpose of the guide is:
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to help students plan
for high school and maximize both high school and college opportunities
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to provide resources for
researching and identifying a targeted list of colleges that meet individual student needs
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to develop personalized
timelines for college testing and applying to colleges
· to provide a method of collecting and organizing all information needed
for the college application process as found in the “My Stuff” section
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to provide guidelines
and information needed to make the college search and application process an enjoyable, exploratory process, rather than one
filled with confusion and anxiety
The goal in all
of this is finding the right college match and to help each CdM student identify, apply and be accepted to a college that
meets individual needs and wants.
College is a match
to be made, not a prize to be won. ~
Frank Sachs - Former President of the National Association of College Admissions Counseling
There are a few things to keep in mind.
- This is a 4-year planning guide. Each student will be issued one guide for four years so please keep
it in a safe place.
- This guide is designed to provide information for both
students and parents. We encourage parents to encourage their students to take the lead in managing the college planner. Students
that can take individual responsibility for their academic and personal life in high school will be much better prepared for
the college search and application process and in turn more prepared for the college experience.
