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New booklet will help freshmen adjust to first year at college
Kentucky students headed to college in the fall have a new resource to help them through their first year on campus.
Surviving College, a guide to students’ first year, is free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
The 36-page booklet includes the following sections:
• majors and class schedules
• staying healthy and safe on campus
• learning styles and study tips
• campus life
• financial basics
To order a copy of Surviving College, e-mail publications@kheaa.com or call (800) 928-8926, ext. 6-7372.

 
What do admissions officers consider? From act.org

• courses taken in high school - If your child has taken challenging courses, he will be considered better prepared for college than students who take the easier route through high school.
• grades – A student’s grade point average and class standing are important to admissions officers.
• college entrance exam scores - Colleges use scores to determine readiness for college academics and which courses a freshman is prepared to take.
• extracurricular activities – Is your child involved in high school activities, and will he be involved on campus? Students who are involved in campus activities are more likely to remain in college and thrive on campus.
• college essay - Some colleges require essays and use them to judge writing skills and to learn more about an individual.
• interview - If required, it is important for your child to present himself as someone who is bright, articulate and interested in being involved in the school.
• whether the college is the right fit - Will your child like the lifestyle of the particular campus? Will he fit in with fellow classmates? Does the campus have activities that match his interests?