Just for You: Parent's Checklist

Make special note of classes that your child excels in as well as classes they especially enjoy. This list may be a good indicator of a future major.
Help your child learn good study skills. Starting freshman year of high school, grades count toward the GPA that colleges consider at the time your student applies.
Talk about the future and listen to their thoughts and plans.
Make a long list of all college possibilities.
Attend parent-specific admissions events to get your questions answered.

Whittle down the college options to create a list of no more than 10-12 favorites.
Research each of these colleges in detail. Pay special attention to admissions requirements.
Encourage a campus visit to the top schools.
Schedule an ACT and/or SAT test during your student’s junior year depending on what your top schools require. Bethel accepts both the ACT and SAT but requires only one. The writing portion is not required.

Visit or re-visit your top schools.
Continue to whittle down the list to the top 3-5 schools.
Submit 2-4 applications. Pay special attention to varying deadlines at different schools. Bethel’s early deadline is November 1, but we continue to receive applications throughout the spring as space is available.