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College 101 Seminars

College 101 Seminars. Centralia High School. Seminars are funded by a Guidance and Counseling iGrant from OSPI. Introduction . 5 events; 4 parents and students, 1 student only Choosing a College: Oct 16-7PM SAT & ACT Prep: Oct 30-7PM College Fair, Portland, OR: November 1

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College 101 Seminars

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  1. College 101 Seminars Centralia High School Seminars are funded by a Guidance and Counseling iGrant from OSPI

  2. Introduction • 5 events; 4 parents and students, 1 student only • Choosing a College: Oct 16-7PM • SAT & ACT Prep: Oct 30-7PM • College Fair, Portland, OR: November 1 • College Essays, Applications & Scholarships: Nov 13-7PM • FAFSA in Detail: Dec 11-6:00 PM-Classitorium • Events are iGrant Funded by OSPI • Goal: learn and enhance understanding of the college process from preparation to admission. • Ask questions any time. • Feedback at events will be important for improvement.

  3. Tonight’s Agenda: Essays, Apps & Scholarships • Hear from Julie Johnson, Centralia College Foundation • Look at college application basics. • Look at college essay prompts. • Learn the basics of a well written college personal statement. • Visit scholarship search engines & web pages. • Look at CHS Dollars for Scholarships sample application.

  4. College Application Basics • Requirements: make sure you qualify for admission. • See admissions>requirements for undergraduates. • Core Classes, SAT Scores, GPA. • Remember timelines & set reminders! • Priority deadlines for Acceptance, Housing, Financial Aid, Scholarships • Have personal, academic and family information ready and at your fingertips • Tax information, letters of recommendation contact information, school (academic and personal=Transcripts and awards) information. • Open up a folder on your computer and start adding information; save and back up. • Use your resources: • Counselors, Career Center, or Call Directly to Admissions Office • Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream

  5. Requirements- CHECK each institution 4 Year University(general) 2 year college High School Graduation Requirements, plus Classes in your field of study. Early application. Trending upward. . . • High School Graduation Requirements, plus: • Extra year of math, science, English. • Foreign lang- 2-3 years • High SAT Score • Good GPA • Strong Senior Year See our website for 2 year, 4 year & NCAA entrance comparisons: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/293

  6. Timelines and Reminders • Notebook • Personal information, recommenders, • iPhone App • College Application Organizer- Ken Friedman • See Peterson’s, College Net for Overall yearly timeline: • http://www.petersons.com/; http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app • Gather information early and edit it. • Work with needed people early: • Recommenders • Registrar for transcripts • Counselor • Admissions & financial aid staff at the college you are applying to

  7. Apply to FOUR Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream • Solid: pretty sure I am going here and I can get in. • Reach: I would like to go here, but I think it is a reach for me to do so. • Dream: I am a pretty convinced I cannot go here, but I will apply and dream a little!

  8. College Entrance Essays • Personal Essay or Statement types: • The “You” Question: • Example: "The University of Vermont values a diverse student body. What contributions might you make to our campus community outside of academic achievement?" • The “Why Us” [College] Question: • Example: "How did you become interested in American University?" • The Creative Question: • Example: "Sharing intellectual interests is an important aspect of university life. Describe an experience or idea that you find intellectually exciting, and explain why."

  9. College Entrance Essays 2 • See paper for pitfalls and ideas about the 3 types of essays: • Get an essay reviewer: • Parent or family member • Trusted teacher, usually in the English department • Counselor • Admissions professional • Allow time for feedback • Don’t take feedback too personally • Re-write if you think you need to.

  10. Scholarships • Our CHS Website: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/2237 • The WashBoard.org: http://www.thewashboard.org/login.aspx • Dollars for Scholars at Centralia High School: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/298 • Let’s take a look at DFS application on paper. • A few search Engines: • http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/2238 Our Web page with Links • http://www.college-scholarships.com/ College scholarships • http://www.gocollege.com/ Go College • http://www.finaid.org/ Financial Aid • There are many, many more. Beware of scams!

  11. Questions? • Jim Parker, Counselor • jparker@centralia.wednet.edu • 360-827-6309 • Matt Whitmire, Counselor • mwhitmire@centralia.wednet.edu • 360-827-6308 • Deb Everley, Counselor • deverley@centralia.wednet.edu • 360-827-6273 • Josh Lowe, Administration • jlowe@centralia.wednet.edu • 360-330-7605

  12. Feedback • Please fill out evaluation form to help us do better. • Leave on table or turn it in to one of us. • Thank you for coming! • See you on December 11 @ 6PM (note time change!!!!) • FAFSA in Detail • Presented by Centralia College

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