Student Services department

College Admissions

The college admissions process is the beginning of a new stage of life, both for you and your family. It is an exciting time, full of possibilities, but it can be overwhelming, because of the amount of information to absorb in a short period of time and the importance of the decisions that must be made. Your college counselor can be one of the best ongoing resources you have. I am your ally throughout the entire admissions process. It is in your best interest to visit with me regularly. I can:

• Review your academic record and suggest areas that need improvement and recommend courses needed for specific post-secondary programs.
• Begin the admissions process by helping you narrow your list of potential college selections to a manageable "long list" of colleges, and later to your operating "short list."
• Help with information on registering for and taking standardized tests.
• Provide specific information on your high school performance. Items such as rank-in-class, test scores and grade point average are all details that colleges ask for when a student applies.
• Help you find and complete the necessary forms for financial assistance (FAFSA and CSS).
• Show you where to gather more information that deal either with the admissions process or a specific college or university.
• Clarify or explain terms, concepts and experiences that you may encounter during readings, campus visits, or interviews with college representatives.
• Write a letter of recommendation to colleges or universities, complete secondary school and mid-year reports, assist you with, and process the final application packet.
• Offer the emotional support, warmth and encouragement that you will need during one of the most important periods of your life.
• Meet with your parents to help them understand the college admissions process.

This webpage has information about planning for college, the university college admission process, for both the U.S. and the U.K., upcoming events including tests and college visits, a college planning calendar, and resources. If you have any questions about your college search, college application, financial aid, academic records, or anything else, please contact Zoë Losada at losadaz@ciccaracas.com.ve.