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With that in mind, we’ve compiled this series of clear, easy-to-use handouts on the college admission and financial aid process. We hope these resources will help you support your students and parents as they make their way through the various aspects of planning for college and for their future.  \nFinding the Perfect College  \n1  \n\n| FAQ: College Entrance Exams | 2 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Campus Visit Checklist | 3 |\n| The Anatomy of a College Application | 5 |\n| College Application Materials Checklist | 7 |\n| College Application Tips | 8 |\n| College Application Tracker | 9 |\n| For Students: Tips for Letters of Recommendation | 11 |\n| For Teachers: Tips for Letters of Recommendation | 13 |\n| For Counselors: Tips for Letters of Recommendation | 14 |\n| The College Essay | 15 |\n| For Parents: Financial Aid Tips | 16 |\n| The Great Sorting Game | 17 |\n\nCollege Exploration Worksheet 20  \n© 2016 The College Board.  \nFinding the Perfect College  \nMost students want to find the “perfect” college. The truth is, there’s no such thing. You can find many colleges where you can be happy and geta great education. The college search is about exploring who you are and what you want and then finding colleges that will meet your goals.  \nBEFORE SEARCHING, CONSIDER THESE  \n8 FACTORS  \nSize  \nAvailable majors and classes  \nDistance from home  \nHousing options  \nLocation  \nAvailable extracurricular activities  \nMakeup of the student body  \nCampus atmosphere  \nQuestions to consider:  \n􀂃 Which of these aspects are things you feel you must have to be comfortable at a college?  \n􀂃 On which factors are you flexible?  \n􀂃 What do you want to accomplish in college?  \n􀂃 Do you want to train for a specific job or get a wide-ranging education?  \n􀂃 If you have a major in mind, do the colleges you are considering specialize in that major?  \n[Bigfuture.collegeboard.org](Bigfuture.collegeboard.org) is a great option to sort through the many options out there, based on your preferences.  \n© 2016 The College Board.  \nHere are steps you can take to find colleges where you will thrive.  \nKEEP AN OPEN MIND  \nAlthough it’s good to have some ideas in mind about what sorts of colleges will be right for you, stay open to all the possibilities at the beginning of your search.  \nTALK TO PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOU  \nTell parents, teachers, relatives, friends, and your school counselor about your goals, and ask if they can suggest colleges that may be a good fit for you.  \nDON’T LIMIT YOUR SEARCH  \nAt the start of this process, you may rule out colleges because you think that they are too expensive or too hard to get into, but this may not be the reality. 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These tests | What other tests may be recommended or required? |\n| are designed to measure students’ skills and help | Some colleges may require SAT SubjectTests™ as |\n| colleges evaluate how ready you are for college- | part of the admission application, for application to |\n| level work. 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