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Welcome Servite Class of 2014 SENIOR STUDENT/PARENT COLLEGE INFO NIGHT September 4, 2013

Welcome Servite Class of 2014 SENIOR STUDENT/PARENT COLLEGE INFO NIGHT September 4, 2013. Presented by: Hilary Recknor & Sara Williams SERVITE COUNSELING. What’s in an application? Are they all the same? How do I get an application? When do I apply?

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Welcome Servite Class of 2014 SENIOR STUDENT/PARENT COLLEGE INFO NIGHT September 4, 2013

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  1. Welcome Servite Class of 2014 SENIOR STUDENT/PARENT COLLEGE INFO NIGHTSeptember 4, 2013 Presented by: Hilary Recknor & Sara Williams SERVITE COUNSELING

  2. What’s in an application? Are they all the same? How do I get an application? When do I apply? Do I need an SAT, ACT or SAT Subject Tests? What about the College Essay? NAVIANCE: THE ONLY WAY TO… get School Reports get Teacher Recommendations order Transcripts What’s a FAFSA? CSS Profile? College Admission Process

  3. What is in an Application? • Personal Data • Academic History • Essay/Personal Statement • Extra-curricular/Honors & Awards/Work Exp. • Secondary School Report (Counselor Rec) • Teacher Recommendation(s) • Peer Recommendation • Official High School Transcript • Mid-Year Report • Interview • CSS Profile/Financial Aid Forms

  4. THE APPLICATIONCal State University Personal Data:(name, address, etc.) Academic History: • High School Attended • Servite School Code 050088 • Courses (Semester, not Block) • Grades • Test Scores • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT • Must have CollegeBoard or ACT send scores

  5. Applying to CSU • Apply during Priority Filing Period • October 1st through November 30th • One SAT Code for all CSU Campuses • Code 3594 • One fee to send SAT Scores to all 23 campuses • For ACT send to one campus • Send one, then scores can be given to multiple campuses through ACT Scores Manager at no additional cost • Look on www.csumentor.edu for • Deadlines for specific CSU campuses & majors • List of Impacted Majors

  6. CSU Mentor

  7. THE APPLICATIONUniversity of California Application Opens October 1st Submit November 1 - November 30 ONLY • Minimum GPA is 3.0 in A-G coursework. An Eligibility Calculator can be found on the UC site Everything CSU Application PLUS: • Extra-curricular/Honors & Awards/Work Experience • Essay/Personal Statement • 2 essays – 1000 words total • Additional Testing • SAT Subject Tests (OPTIONAL) • *Special Notes: CSID # not required

  8. Admission to UC:Examination Requirement • One of the following “core” examinations • SAT Reasoning Test --or-- • ACT Assessment with Writing • SAT Subject Tests Optional • May be required for certain majors at certain campuses http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/freshman/minimum-requirements/examination-requirement/SAT%20Subject%20Tests.html

  9. University of CA Get a head start by downloading the quick-start guide…

  10. Where to find an Application: CSU • Apply online at: www.csumentor.edu UC • Apply online at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

  11. THE APPLICATION Common App & Private Schools Everything in CSU/UC PLUS: • Essay(s) – typically one of 650 words • Short-Answer Questions/Additional Essay • Secondary School Report – (Counselor) • Letter(s) of Recommendation – (Teacher) • Official High School Transcript • Test Scores – Subjects? (Student sends) • Mid-Year Report • Peer Recommendation (some) • Interview (some) • CSS Profile – for Financial Aid (many)

  12. Where to find an Application: Private School or a School in Another State • Visit the college’s website • 488 Colleges & Universities accept the Common Application • www.commonapp.org • Be aware of CommonApp Supplements

  13. Types of Application Filing Periods • Finite Filing Period(UC~Nov 1st thru Nov 30th only) • Priority/Other Filing Period (Portland, USC) • Rolling Admission(Review begins when they receive a complete application folder & notify student usually within a short period of time) • Early Action(Notre Dame, LMU) • Restricted Early Action(Stanford, Yale, BC) • Early Decision(Penn, Northwestern, NYU, CPSLO) • Regular Decision (Most Privates)

  14. EARLY ACTION • An option at only certain schools - apply early (typically Nov 1st/15th), receive response early. • Non-binding (have until May to decide) • Generally a higher acceptance rate for qualified applicants in the EA pool. • Under early action, most schools do not restrict your ability to apply to other early consideration programs, but some do. Read Carefully!.

  15. EARLY DECISION • An option at only certain schools - generally highly selective private schools. • Binding Agreement—If you are selected as an Early Decision candidate, you must immediately withdraw all other applications. • Statistics suggest generally a higher acceptance rate for qualified applicants in the ED pool. • If you are considering applying ED, you must make an appointment with your counselor.

  16. SAT Reasoning Test & ACT • SAT Reasoning Test • Critical Reading • Math • Writing (required) • ACT • English, Reading, Math, Science • Optional writing (must take for UC & many privates) Complete all testing by December, 2012 Servite School Code: 050088

  17. SATSubject Tests • Test scores used for admission and/or placement • Required for some selective private schools • Choice of Major may dictate subject tests required (i.e. Engineering – Math 2)

  18. ESSAY/PERSONAL STATEMENT The application tells what you have done…… ….The essay tells who you are!

  19. THE COLLEGE ESSAY • Openings are key • Conclusions are important • Topics ~ ANSWER THE QUESTION • Memorable Moments • Influences • Points of View • Lessons & Experience • Molding Identity

  20. DO: • Answer the question! • Reflect before you write. • Write about something that is important to you and about which you will enjoy writing. • Write in your own voice. • Discuss circumstances that have held you back or affected your academics. • Be specific. Use concrete details and make them clear, rich and meaningful. • Be school specific - show why each school is a good fit. If the school is your first choice, tell them! • Strive to be as “real” as possible.

  21. DON’T: • Select a tiny or special font. • Manufacture hardship. Also, do not whine! • List your accomplishments. This is another part of the application. • Include irrelevant background info. • Don’t explain your science project. Explain your curiosity.

  22. OF COURSE… Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Do not rely on spell check! Seek the input of an Objective Reader

  23. NAVIANCEFamily Connection A comprehensive website with software/database that all students (& parents) will use as a tool in planning for college.

  24. NAVIANCEFamily Connection • Counselors will use Naviance to assist students in managing the college application process & generate/submit School Reports • Teachers will use Naviance for their recommendations

  25. NAVIANCEFamily Connection • Search for Colleges • Link to College Applications • Build a Resume • Schedule of Colleges Visiting Servite • Check out Local Scholarships • Free Online Test Prep • Order Transcripts and Teacher Recs Access Naviance Family Connection Log In from Servite website (near bottom of list under “Academics” tab) Students Must use Servite email address (firstname.lastname@servitehs.org w/password) Communication with Counselor is essential!

  26. SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORTS • Required by many private colleges and universities as part of an application so that they may obtain a record of your high school experience. • School Report typically includes: • School Report Form • Counselor Recommendation • High School Transcript • School Profile

  27. SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORTS • Enter application list into Naviance • Request teacher recommendation(s) - LIMIT 2 • Submit a transcript request for each School Requests for Regular Admission School Reports MUST be communicated to your Counselor by: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 5th Requests for EA/ED School Reports MUST be communicated to Counselor by: Wednesday, OCTOBER 2nd

  28. RECOMMENDATIONS • Choose a teacher who knows you & your work • First ask the teacher face-to-face • Then go to Naviance to formally request teacher to prepare the recommendation • Provide: • Plenty of lead-time • Complete the Resume section in Naviance • Note: Recommendations are NOT required for UC & CSU Applications. Follow all application instructions carefully.

  29. TRANSCRIPTS • Most Private colleges & universities require transcript at time of application • Almost 100% of transcripts sent electronically— through Naviance w/School Report • “Colleges I’m Applying To” list in Naviance MUST be current & accurate

  30. TRANSCRIPTS • Must Request Transcripts in Naviance • $3 each; $24 cap (fees to Counseling) • No fee for Midyear or Final Transcripts • Statement of fees will come in Spring IMPORTANT Initial TRANSCRIPTS are NOT Required for UC & CSU unless specifically requested

  31. Colleges use websites & email to communicate w/you—Check regularly Deadlines are absolute! Housing application deadlines Financial Aid deadlines Scholarship deadlines SIR – Student Intent to Register/Deposit Placement Tests Orientations Additional forms/supplemental applications COMMUNICATION & DEADLINES

  32. Remember… • All acceptances are conditional and are based upon receipt of your final transcript. • You must notify the school in writing of changes or if you receive a semester grade of D or F. • Keep your grades up. • Many colleges no longer allow deficiencies to be made up after high school graduation. Offers of Admission can be rescinded!

  33. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID • SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS • (….FREE MONEY ) • MERIT-BASED, NEED-BASED • Cal Grant - awards for merit and need • GPA’s will be submitted by Servite with your permission • Family files FAFSA (not Servite) LOANS… SUBSIDIZED & UNSUBSIDIZED WORK/STUDY

  34. FAFSA FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID • REQUIRED For Consideration For Financial Aid at Any College or University in U.S. • Some Colleges Require FAFSA for Merit Aid. • Based on 2011 Earnings • www.fafsa.ed.gov (make sure you don’t go to .com!!) • Filing Period: • No Earlier than Jan 1, 2014 • No Later than March 2, 2014 • Submit BY DEADLINE INDICATED BY SCHOOLS • PAPER OR ELECTRONIC FILING • Electronic Filing Requires both Parent & Student to have PIN #’s • Note: You must re-apply every year

  35. CSS PROFILE REQUIRED BY MANY PRIVATE SCHOOLS www.collegeboard.com/profile COSTS: Online Registration $ 9 Initial Application $16 for each School CALIFORNIA:USC, SANTA CLARA,STANFORD,CLAREMONT MCKENNA, OCCIDENTAL…..AND MORE OUT-OF-STATE: BOSTON COLLEGE, BOSTON U, HARVARD, PRINCETON, NOTRE DAME, & More

  36. SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH • www.fastweb.com • www.meritaid.com • www.collegetoolkit.com • www.scholarships.com • Check scholarships tab in Naviance for scholarships that come through our office • Check local community/parents’ work *Beware of Scholarship Scams!

  37. College Application Strategy • Consider the Middle 50% ranges for GPA and SAT • Use Scattergrams • Apply Broadly: a “healthy” list includes • Foundation School(s) • Good Match/Target Schools • Reach Schools

  38. Breath… We understand that the college process can be stressful. Take charge of your application process, start early, communicate, get support and ENJOY this exciting time in your life! Thank you for coming.

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