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June 2004

Anne-Marie Bruner, Centenary College of Louisiana

Question: Many good schools require SAT scores, but it’s difficult to find out exactly what the average scores are for these institutions. Where can I find these? Also, where can I find information on just how these scores are used in the admissions process at these schools?

Mid-ranges and average SAT scores, as well as ACT scores, are provided by colleges to publications such as the Princeton Review, Thompson-Peterson’s, and many other comprehensive guidebooks. MORE>


		Question: How can I appeal the EFC number from the FAFSA form? Answer: As you might already know, the EFC # is a mathematical calculation based on your current tax information that you provided on the Federal form know as the FAFSA. MORE>



		Kenneth Townsend ’04, Millsaps College (Majors: Political Science/English) Current Position and Honors: Rhodes Scholar pursuing MPhil at Oxford University; Truman Scholar; USA Today Academic All-American Second Team, Ford Foundation Teaching Fellow in Political Science. MORE>


	SAT I & II: October 9 Registration – September 7 MORE> ACT: September 25* Registration - August 20 *Available only in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolins, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington MORE>


		Academic Advisor, college faculty or staff member who helps students select and register for classes. Your academic advisor helps assure that you take the right classes at the right time for your major or program. It is important to meet with your academic advisor before registering for your first college classes.

It’s Hot, You're Cool: Time to Think About College?
	School is finished, your college deposit is paid, and a wonderful summer of fun and freedom looms ahead. You don’t have a thing to think about, right? Actually, there are some important steps you should be taking to prepare yourself for the practical, mental, and social challenges of college. Organize yourself. For the first time, you will have the sole responsibility and flexibility to organize your day. You will be expected to do most of your learning outside the classroom (2-4 hours of work for every in-class hour). Start practicing time management now. Buy a planner or calendar; write out your own schedule. Even if it’s just “meet friends” or “go to work,” you’ll have established an important habit early on. Shape up. Do you exercise regularly? What do you really know about nutrition? Do you know basic first aid skills? Many students find themselves getting sick and feeling tired their first year. One recent grad says she really wished she had established “a fitness routine that I could have maintained at school.” Take some time this summer to set a realistic exercise schedule and fill in gaps in your health knowledge. Start reading. Some colleges recommend or require a reading list for incoming students—books that you should be familiar with before starting their classes. Check online for used books, or look in your library or local used bookstores to find less-expensive options. Pick your classes. Think about your individual strengths and weaknesses as you look at the course offerings, so you can help your academic advisor balance out the classes that will be challenging for you with some you’ll find easier. Usually, you will start with basic requirements (the “core curriculum”), so your options will be somewhat limited. Be careful about trying to sign up for advanced classes your first semester—they may seem interesting, but you’ll need some time to adjust to college-level work. MORE> (top photo from Loyola Marymount University)



			Providence College A Catholic, liberal arts college, Providence has earned a national reputation for providing a distinctive education in a stimulating intellectual, spiritual and social environment. MORE>

			Randolph-Macon Woman’s College The college works hard to prepare women to take full advantage of an increasingly interconnected world by providing small discussion oriented classes, leadership opportunities, and an innovative academic program. MORE>

			Bradley University With 6000 students, more than 100 academic programs, and an average class size of just 23, Bradley’s size provides you with opportunities found at larger universities combined with the personal attention of a smaller, private college. MORE>

			Loyola Marymount University Founded on the strong educational tradition of the Jesuits and the Marymount Sisters, Loyola Marymount University centers it approach to education around the idea of cura personalis or “care of the person. MORE>

			Whitman College The first-year core course provides an exceptional introduction to the intellectual life of the college, and the comprehensive exam within the major provides students with a sense of purpose and direction. MORE>

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