Admissions

The College Admissions Basics

Get tips on evaluating schools, details on each component of the college application, and resources to help you through the next several months.
A student and counselor discussing college prospects

If you're a junior or sophomore in high school, college application season will be here before you know it. And there's a lot to learn as you navigate the process of researching, visiting, and applying to colleges. If you need an overview on the basics, review our presentation below. It includes tips on evaluating schools, details on each component of the college application, and resources to help you through the next several months.

Navigating the presentation is easy — simply use the left and right arrows at the bottom of the slides to get through the content. If you'd like to see it big screen, use the 2-way diagonal arrows to view the presentation in full-screen mode, then navigate the presentation by using the arrows on your keyboard. If you have any questions about college admissions, we'd be happy to discuss them with you. Call us anytime at (800) 449-MEFA (6332).