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Dear Student and Parent,

I am sure you have heard about the importance of a college education. You may know older friends or family members that are attending or have graduated from college. The question is, “How do you actually get in?” We want to help you do it successfully, whether your goal is a 2 or 4 year college.

Whether your college education meets your needs depends, in part, on selecting the type of college that is best for you, and where you will be able to thrive and succeed. Should you go to a large university that has lots of choices? Or will you do better at a small college where you get more individual attention? Can you and your family manage the cost of a private college, or should you look at a state funded college? These important questions can depend on input from your parents. In addition, this is one of the largest decisions you will make up to this point in your life, and they want to be helpful to you. So, get them involved with the college admissions process, by talking to them about what you might want to do, and how to go about doing it. Share this handbook with them, and start talking about what steps you can take now, as well as over the next year.

The Marple Newtown Counseling Department can help as well, both with specific “official” information (like financial aid and other forms), as well as guidance about specific colleges and programs. Talk to your counselor, attend talks about college programs, and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

Sincerely,

The Counselors at Marple Newtown High School