ESFNA thanks Ethiopian Students Association International for compiling such a useful document for young Ethiopians.

Senior Year Check list

What courses should I take in High School?

How soon should I prepare for College?

What else can I do to prepare?

What is the SAT and how is it structured?

When should I take the SAT*?

SAT or ACT, What's the Difference?

5 Easy steps to the school of your choice!

College Fair

Book and Online Research

List of Colleges

Campus Visits

Transfer student?

How do I decide where to go?

Application Process

HOW DO I APPLY?

Dos for your Personal Essay

Don'ts for your Personal Essay

WHAT ABOUT FINANCIAL AID?

How does financial aid work?

How much will I get?

Answer:

Make your application reflect who you are

Make your application neat and complete

Spend time making the application your best work

Meet the required deadlines

Teacher recommendations are often required. Be sure to give forms to the teacher(s) of your choice with the same two weeks advance notice. This will give them ample time to write the recommendations.

Essays are often required from students to evaluate the creative ways in which they present ideas. Be sure to fulfill these requirements. It is very important!

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