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Review of College Admissions

Review of College Admissions. List the types of schools. Types of Schools. Liberal Arts Colleges Universities Community Colleges Specialized Colleges Public Schools Private Colleges Academies (including military) Prep Schools. What are the differences between a public & private school?.

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Review of College Admissions

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  1. Review of College Admissions

  2. List the types of schools

  3. Types of Schools • Liberal Arts Colleges • Universities • Community Colleges • Specialized Colleges • Public Schools • Private Colleges • Academies (including military) • Prep Schools

  4. What are the differences between a public & private school?

  5. Public –Financed through federal, state, and local taxes, public schools are part of a larger school system, which functions as a part of the government and must follow the rules and regulations set by politicians.  • Private – generate their own funding, which typically comes from a variety of sources: tuition; private grants; and fundraising from parents, alumni, and other community members; often religious

  6. What do colleges consider during admission?

  7. What Do Colleges Consider?

  8. List as many college entrance tests as you can

  9. Testing Information • College Board Customer Service # 866.756.7346 ACCUPLACER – 2yr and 4 yr THEA – 2yr and 4yr SAT – 4yr ACT – 4yr GMAT – graduate GRE – graduate LSAT – graduate (law school) MCAT – graduate (medical school) PCAT – graduate (pharmacy school)

  10. Testing Information Continued… ACT • Achievement test • Measures actual learning in English, math, reading, science, and writing • 13-36 contents ; 3-12 writing SAT • Measures critical reading, math, and writing • 2400 • 200-800 each section

  11. College Search Process Size Programs Narrowing Your Options Location Campus Life Cost Special Programs

  12. The List – Considering The Options • REACH • REALISTIC • SAFETY • FINANCIAL – REACH, REALISTIC, SAFETY

  13. List the Types of admission

  14. Types of Admission • Early Action • Binding • Can apply to more than one school with a few exceptions • Priority • August-December of senior year • Available for more scholarships • Regular Decision • Watch deadlines – they vary • Hear by April 1st • Rolling Admission • “Apply anytime, hear anytime” • It is recommended students apply as early as possible to be sure space is still available • Watch for priority deadlines

  15. What do you need to complete your college application?

  16. College Application Materials • GPA/Rank • Resume • Letters of Recommendation • Essay(s) • Transcript(s) • Test Scores

  17. The Application Process • The STUDENT will submit to the college: • The application • Essay • Application fee • Official SAT & ACT scores from the testing organization • Official transcript from Alamo Colleges • The GUIDANCE COUNSELOR will submit to the college: • Official transcript • Counselor recommendation • Teacher recommendations (if received)

  18. What federal application must be completed each year?

  19. FAFSA... • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Website – www.fafsa.ed.gov • What You Need to Complete It: • Parent(s) W-2 and 1040 tax returns • PIN number www.pin.ed.gov • Social Security Numbers/Driver’s License • School(s) Name • http://www.finaid.org/fafsa/video.phtml Video

  20. What is the difference between cost of attendance and tuition?

  21. COA & Tuition • Cost of Attendance • Tuition • Fees • Room • Board • Books • Travel/Transportation • Tuition • The price of attending classes

  22. What does efc stand for?

  23. EFC Explained... • Expected Family Contribution • What the government says your parents are able to pay for your schooling • Calculation • Cost of Attendance – EFC = Your financial need • Your parents’ bills (mortgage, car payments, insurances, credit card debts, etc. are NOT used to create your EFC).

  24. What does SAR stand for?

  25. SAR... • Student Aid Report • The detailed form that the government sends to each of your schools • This form includes your EFC and other financial information • You must complete the FAFSA in order to receive an SAR

  26. When Should you file a fafsa?

  27. When to File a FAFSA... • Spring 2013, but check your school’s deadline. • Priority is usually March 30. • You can estimate your FAFSA based on last year’s tax information, BUT you MUST update it as soon as your parents file. • FAFSA opens January 1st

  28. Types of financial aid

  29. Financial Aid Types of Financial Assistance • Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships • Work Study • Federal Student Loans (PLUS Loan) • Private Signature Loans

  30. Which of the types are free money?

  31. Free Money... • Scholarships • Grants • Fellowships

  32. Which type of financial assistance should be your Last resort?

  33. Last Resort... • LOANS • Federal • Stafford – Subsidized (gov’t pays interest while you’re in school) and Unsubsidized (you pay the interest or it capitalizes) • Perkins – For students with low EFC’s • Parent • PLUS • Private • Credit based

  34. Loan Limits – Stafford Loan

  35. Questions? These items will be on your SEMESTER EXAM! Make sure you understand!

  36. Sources • Adapted from Wilmington High School College Information Night presentation. 2010. • College Board. College MatchMaker. 2010. 8 January 2010 http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search /adv_typeofschool.jsp . • University of Texas at Austin. 8 January 2010 College Board. College MatchMaker. 2010. 8 January 2010 http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/.

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