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Be College ready

Get prepared for college, learn about the application process, testing, financial aid, scholarships, and grants. Presented by Rebecca Durrer, PhD and college professor.

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Be College ready

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  1. Be College ready Graduate High School Research college/universities Application process –including testing (ACT/SAT) Financial aid, scholarships, grants Rebecca Durrer, PhD College Professor, High School Teacher and Middle School Administrator

  2. Before we jump in– the Money question THERE IS MONEY OUT THERE Going to University does not have to cost you the ‘sticker price’ • We will talk about Financial Aid, FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans tonight. We can also discuss in depth at a later workshop. • Dulcy Dawson

  3. Tonight’s Topics • Steps and timeframe to be college ready • College Search Private vs Public Universities • WUE school options • Admission requirements • ACT/SAT preparation and testing • “Common App” • Application Essays • Recommendation Letters • Campus Visits • Paying for College

  4. Simplified Timeframe Early Actions End of Junior Year & Senior Year • Take ACT/SAT end of Junior and/or beginning of Senior year • Early Senior year--College Essay and College Recommendation Letters • Fall/Early Winter Complete • Common App Early Decision and Early Action • FAFSA asap after Oct 1 -2017 tax returns • Research Scholarships/Grants • Take the most challenging class you can in high school • Dual Enrollment is beneficial • Take the PSAT Junior year. Decide between SAT and ACT for your college test • Junior year research colleges (or before) Know admission requirements • Summer programs—especially Junior summer and even Sophomore summer • Contemplate your college essay topic

  5. College Admissions activity Do you know the value on your college resume

  6. Research universities Decide on geographic location, size of school, academic major, cost, housing, etc US News College Search Princeton Review Big Future from College Board User name rdurrer1 pass v.nxKc8L:!U4y!R) College Navigator and Common App search WUE List of Schools and WUE benefits WUE Schools—Know their application guidelines. ASU example Visit Schools- Summer programs, Fly-Ins, and Virtual Tours

  7. Application process • Assess school’s Selectivity and Reputation –Acceptant Rate • ACT or SAT? Study for and take your ACT/SAT • Objectively look at your GPA and ACT/SAT Test scores • Sign up , read, and contemplate, the “Common App” • Write your Application Essay(s) • Secure Recommendation Letters from your teachers (2) • Submit your Applications

  8. Paying for university • FAFSA asap after Oct 1 (2017 tax returns) Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA short video –by govt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0bbu0y5AM • College Board -Big Future- Scholarship Search • Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship Manager. • Research specific Universities you are applying, ex Oregon State Univ • Many websites to research scholarships and grants and then follow breadcrumbs. • Think of local opportunities Burger King, Native Hawaiian, etc • Scholarship Search Engines, Unigo, Fastweb, Scholly

  9. Additional opportunities • Pre-College Summer Programs • High School-College Summer Programs • High School Programs • Quest Bridge • Fly-In and Diversity Programs • Blog about the fly-ins

  10. Thank you • If you want more information be sure to email me. bcollegeready@gmail.com • What additional and specific workshops with WHEA would you like? • I can work with groups as part of my grants or work with individuals for a fee.

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