Friend,

The college application process marks the beginning of a pivotal chapter in your student’s life—but with so many choices, deadlines and materials to keep track of, it’s understandable if you both feel a bit lost.

UNCF has put together Getting Into College: A Readiness Checklist to answer common questions that your student may face, like:

• What are the key steps I need to take in applying to college, and in what order should I take them?
• What can I do to make my application as strong as possible?
• How do I apply for FAFSA and scholarships?
• How do I pick a university that best fits my needs?
• What is the “summer melt,” and how do I avoid it?

You’ll find the answers to these questions and many others when you take a moment to explore our College Readiness Checklist.

We hope that this resource proves valuable to both you and your student throughout this process. We wish you the best of luck as your student takes this important step toward pursuing their dreams.

Thank you,

UNCF