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Matheson Jr. High School Parent Teacher Conference Fall 2012

Matheson Jr. High School Parent Teacher Conference Fall 2012. CCR Plan. College and Career Readiness. FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Calendar of Events. Overview of Presentation. College Admissions Requirements How to apply Deadlines College Entrance Exams ACT/SAT

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Matheson Jr. High School Parent Teacher Conference Fall 2012

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  1. Matheson Jr.High School Parent Teacher Conference Fall 2012 CCR Plan College and Career Readiness

  2. FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Calendar of Events Overview of Presentation • College Admissions • Requirements • How to apply • Deadlines • College Entrance Exams • ACT/SAT • ACT Review • Scholarships & Financial Aid

  3. College Admissions

  4. University of Utah Admissions • Course requirements: • 4 years English • 3 years math (2 years beyond Algebra 1) • 3 years science • 2 yrs. required from Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Human Biology • Level one and two of the same foreign language taken during grades 7 – 12 • Rigor of high school classes • Personal Attributes • Unique contributions • Accomplishments • Extra-curricular activities

  5. Course recommendations for admissions: • 4 years of English • 4 years of math • 3 years of laboratory science – Chemistry, Physics, Biology • 2 years of history or government • 2 or more years of foreign language (recommended not required) Average ACT and GPA for admissions Freshman Scholarships

  6. Comprehensive Admissions Review AP Courses Service GPA Unique Personal Circumstance Talents and Creativity Leadership Seminary Attendance Application - 7 Parts – 4 Essay questions

  7. Utah State University

  8. Westminster College • Westminster recognizes academic achievement measured by: • Difficulty of coursework • Extracurricular Activities • 3.0 GPA or higher • 20 ACT or higher • Counselor Recommendation • Personal Essay Freshman Scholarships

  9. Salt Lake Community College • Salt Lake Community College • Open Admissions • Accuplacer Test (Math, Reading and Writing) or the ACT • Utah Valley University • Open Admissions • ACT Test

  10. Out of State Colleges • Identify the colleges of interest • Go to the college website and gather the facts: • Admissions Requirements • Admissions Deadlines • College Entrance Exam • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Tuition

  11. Common Application • Apply to more than one out of state college with one application. • There are 415 colleges on the list that use The Common application • Boston College • Dartmouth • Emory • Harvard • Reed College • New York University • Stanford • Wellesley • University of San Diego • Westminster College - Utah • Yale

  12. How to Apply for Admissions • Complete and submit an admission application - online • Pay application fee - online • Submit an official high school transcript • Submit an official ACT/SAT score Additional steps required by some schools • Personal Essay • Counselor/teacher recommendations

  13. Admissions/Scholarship Deadlines

  14. Deadline – Admissions/Scholarships • Brigham Young University - yes (update ACT scores and GPA until Feb. 1) • Southern Utah University - no • Utah State University - no • University of Utah - no • All materials in by the deadline: • Application • Fee • Transcript • Official Test Scores

  15. College Board – BigFuture.org New Step by Step College Planning Guide

  16. Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost of Tuition for College

  17. Tuition 2012-2013

  18. Investigate All Possible Resources • Student Savings • Student Employment • Family Contribution • Financial Aid – Need Based • Grants • Student Loans • Work Study • Scholarships - Merit Based • College/University • Private scholarships

  19. Financial Aid & Scholarships

  20. FAFSA- Federal Application for Free Federal Aid • Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. • Electronic Signature • Complete federal taxes early • Submit the FREE application at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible after January 1. • Check and see if the college asks for a Financial Aid Profile

  21. Financial Aid and Scholarships Biggest Source Smallest Source • The biggestsourceof scholarships and grants is: • Federal Government • Colleges/Universities • Private scholarships represent the smallest source.

  22. Financial Aid and Scholarships Where do you find private scholarships? Criteria Varies • Banks • Businesses • Employers Civic Groups • Cultural/Ethnic Organizations • Local Government • Military Associations • Religious Groups • Private Charities/Foundations • Private Individuals • Professional Organizations • State Groups • Need Based • Special Interests/Abilities • Contest/Essay

  23. Financial Aid/Scholarships How do you find private scholarships? • Complete free scholarship searches on: Fastweb.com Scholarships.com Free-4u.com TuitionFundingSources.com • Complete questionnairesor profiles • Note application process and deadlines • APPLY

  24. Scholarship Checklist • Don’t Miss Deadlines • Start Your Search Early • Read Eligibility Requirements Carefully • Get Organized • Follow Instructions • Check Your Application • Keep Copies of Everything • Track the Package

  25. Regents’ Scholarship Program • http://www.higheredutah.org

  26. Regents’ Scholarship ProgramRequired Classes • 4 credits of English • 4 progressive credits of math • 3.5 credits of Social Science • 3 credits of lab-based Science courses to include: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • 2 progressive credits of the same World Language during grades 9-12

  27. Regents’ Scholarship ProgramQualifications For Each Reward Base Award Exemplary Academic Achievement • Max. value $1000 one-time payment • Core course of study during 9-12 • Cumulative 3.0 GPA • No grade lower that a “C” in the required courses • One report of ACT test score • Flat dollar amount – max. value of $900 per semester • Core course of study during 9-12 • Cumulative 3.5 GPA • No grade lower than a “B” in the required core courses. • Have an ACT score of 26

  28. Regents’ Scholarship Program • Read program information • http://www.higheredutah.org • November – application • December – first priority deadline • February – deadline • Remember to meet all deadlines: • Be sure to submit all the required documents

  29. College Entrance Exams

  30. Typical ACT Scores for Admitted Students 30-36 Most Selective Harvard Stanford Yale Duke USC 24-29 Somewhat Selective BYU U of U Westminster 20-24 Less Selective SUU Utah State Weber State 18-20 Open Admissions Dixie UVU SLCC

  31. Take the ACT Twice Juniors take the ACT/SAT in April or June Seniors repeat the ACT/SAT by December 2012

  32. ACT Test Dates Register online: www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org ACT (No writing)…………………………………$35.00 ACT Plus Writing …………………………………$50.00 Late Fee……………………………… . Additional $21.00

  33. ACT Review Options • ACT Review at Olympus High School • October 1 – October 26 • Monday – Friday 2:15 – 3:15 • Cost: $40.00 • Register and pay in the bookstore or on the Olympus Webstore • ACT Prep and Practice Tests – online • www.utahfutures.org www.utahfutures.org www.utahfutures.org

  34. Online Options for Credit Electronic High School Complete by the end of 3rd quarter Granite Connect See your counselor for more information

  35. Calendar of Events Students and Parent

  36. Thanks for Coming!

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