About Admissions Preparedness

While you are working on your GPA, taking entrance exams, and searching for the right college, colleges are looking for the most qualified applicants by sifting through information from thousands of students. Keep a personal checklist handy so you don't miss any personal or college application deadlines.

Some of the items on your list should include--

admissions deadlines for the colleges you are interested in
college entrance exams registration dates
campus visits plans
advice from your high school counselor

The process of getting into college spans several months. The resources at Grosse Ile's Admission Preparedness will help you learn about all the admission factors you need to consider when choosing the right college.

Admission Preparedness

First Steps to Admissions Preparedness

Admission Tech 101: What Students Need to Know
Advice for Taking Entrance Exams
Parts of an Admission Folder
College Match Quiz

Admission Factors

College Requirements

Admissions Terms

Glossary of Admission Terms
Test Definitions & Test Takers

Counselors

Utilizing your high school counselors to help plan your college experience.

20 Questions to Ask Your Counselor
Advice for Counselors

Admission Testing Calendars

SAT Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, & CLEP Testing Schedule
2008–2009 ACT Test Dates

Early Decision

Some colleges and universities have an Early Decision admission policy. Students are limited to one Early Decision application and are committed to that school once they have received their letter of acceptance, usually no later than January of their senior year.

Early Decision, Early Action
Early Admission Timeline