Frequently Asked Questions- College Search and Application Process

The 2021 Annual Meeting & Conference community service project is now complete! Over the last several months, approximately 30 NEACAC members have been collaborating to create FAQ videos in English and Spanish that respond to common questions about the college search, admissions, and financial aid processes. These videos are now available on the NEACAC YouTube channel so that students, families, and counselors throughout the region may access important information on demand.  

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FAQ Videos

• Question 1: 

• How should I pick classes in high school? What do colleges look for? 
• ¿Cómo debo elegir mis clases en escuela secundaria? ¿Tipicamente, que cualidades buscan las universidades en un estudiante?

• Question 2: Is it better to get an A in a “regular” class or a B in an “honors” class?
  
  
• Question 3: What if I can’t participate in many extracurricular activities?
  
  
• Question 4: What if I am not college material? My parents did not go to college, and I am worried I will not be able to handle it.
  
  
• Question 5: What is the difference between an Associate’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree?
  
  
• Question 6: How do I prevent virtual burnout?
  
  
• Question 7: How should I prepare for a college tour?
  
  
• Question 8: What resources can help me get started in my search?
  
  
• Question 9: How do I know what type of college I will like?
  
  
• Question 10: How is CONTEXT one of the most essential parts of college admissions today?
  
  
• Question 11: 
• What factors should I consider when choosing a college?
• ¿Que factores debo tener en cuenta al elegir una universidad?
• Question 12: 
• What are some guidelines for a personal statement?
• ¿Cuáles son algunas pautas para un ensayo personal?
• Question 13: Does test optional really mean optional?
  
  
• Question 14: Why does the essay matter?
  
  
• Question 15: What is the difference between Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED)?
  
  
• Question 16: 
• Is it possible for me to fill out the FAFSA on my own?

• ¿Puedo llenar la FAFSA por mi cuenta?

• Question 17: What is the difference between need-based aid and merit-based aid?
  
  
• Question 18: 
• What is the need-based aid financial aid application process?
• ¿Cuál es el proceso de solicitud la ayuda financiera basada en la necesidad economica?
• Question 19: Will private/outside scholarships impact my financial aid award?
  
  
• Question 20: How do I compare financial aid packages?
  
  
• Question 21: Will applying for financial aid hurt my chances of being accepted?
  
  
• Question 22: Is there a way to predict how much financial aid a college will provide me?
  
  
• Question 23: 
• How can I prepare for the transition to college?

• ¿Cómo puedo prepararme para la transición a la universidad?

• Question 24: What can I expect during my first semester in college?
  
  
• Question 25: What do test scores such as SAT and ACT demonstrate?  

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• Flyer in Spanish: Click Here