Start with YOURSELF
The internet is full of advice, tips, guides, and calendars. But we offer a different perspective: start with yourself. It may sound weird, but don’t bounce on us yet. Take some time to dig deep and assess your preferences. Then, find a school that fits you. You may be surprised what you find out!
Ozarks Pro-Tips:
- DESIGNATE AN EMAIL ADDRESS: Nix the cutiepie@whatever.com. Go professional with firstnamelastname@provider.com.
- PRO-TIP: Don’t use your high school email! You’ll lose access once you graduate and sometimes schools block external messages.
- JOIN THE LIST: Use sites like BigFuture, Encourage, Naviance or Niche to find your match, then join the mailing lists for schools that pique your interest.
Above All, Have Fun
There is no substitute for stepping foot on a campus. Sit in on a class, visit with a professor, eat in the dining hall, and talk to current students. If you don’t meet someone during a visit, ask for a personal follow-up.
Your Scores, Your Choice
Some schools super-score, so send all your scores if testing is your strength. However, at Ozarks, you aren’t defined by a test score. We offer test-optional admission because we believe your potential is bigger than a Saturday morning exam.
Standard Admission – ACT/SAT Test results
- ACT – school code 0120
- SAT – school code 6111
Test optional Admission – Send all materials to admission@ozarks.edu
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Academic Writing Sample / Essay
- Interview with a Member of the Admission Committee
- Resume or Student Profile
Create YOUR Own Path
Why pick one thing when you can explore three?
Our LENS curriculum allows you to study what you love while gaining skills in areas you never expected.
Future Senior Success Checklist
The “Summer You” will thank the “Winter You.”
Senior year moves fast. Use a few minutes of your downtime now to gather these “Big Five” items. Having these in a digital folder today means you’ll be the first in line when applications open on July 1st.
- Your Professional Email: If you haven’t already, create that firstname.lastname@provider.com account. It’s your new headquarters for all things college.
- Unofficial transcript: Ask your high school counselor for a digital copy of your current transcript. You’ll need this to self-report grades or upload to applications.
- Standardized test scores: If you plan to submit test scores, keep your ACT/SAT login credentials and a PDF of your score reports in one spot.
- Immunization Records: It sounds boring, but you’ll need these for almost every college housing or registration office later. Grab a copy from your doctor or school nurse now.
- Identification Documents: Copies of your photo ID, social security card, and sometimes your birth certificate are usually required for verification purposes.
Know The True Cost
Compare schools based on “net cost,” not just the sticker price. Start researching fees and scholarships early.
REMINDER: YOU’LL FILE THE FAFSA AFTER OCTOBER OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR!
READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?
Make time to do the things most important to you as a junior and then take that energy and momentum with you to college. We can’t wait to see where you go. REQUEST MORE INFO
