College Information Night

1. College Information Night

2. COLLEGE PLANNING • The Junior Year • The Senior Year • Selecting The College • SAT, ACT, Subject tests • Applying To The College • Acceptance & Admissions • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Athletics and College

3. The Junior Year GET GOOD GRADES TAKE CHALLENGING COURSES Register and take the SAT’s Attend College Visits at the High School Attend Campus Visits Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse ASVAB for Career Investigation Pick Senior Year Classes on a WHAT’S BEST basis.

4. THE SENIOR YEAR • TRANSCRIPT: Should reflect a college ready student. • COURSES: • (WHAT’S BEST v. WHAT’S EASIEST) • Dual Enrollment v. AP Classes (Pro/Con) • Internships – How to Access • TESTING • GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. • Service Learning

5. Accessing Progams • Dual Enrollment • Attend Interest Meeting – November 2 • Meet with Counselor • Must have DE Certification Form • Placement and Registration • Internships • Collegebound students use caution • Complete paperwork and match career goals • Capstone Classes • Project - College Class -Internship

6. Factors to Consider Sr. Yr Jostens and Grad. Materials (65.00 Up) Senior Pictures Senior Awards Senior Luncheon Graduation ALL COVERED IN THE SPRING.

7. CHOOSING THE SCHOOL

8. Local College Stats Class of 2016

9. What’s Your Plan?

10. QACHS Class of 2016 • 2 year College – 31% • 4 year College – 43% • Technical -- 4% • Military – 5% • Scholarships • Total – 2.6 million -- Local – $490,000

11. What’s Your Plan? • 4 year college/university • 2 year college & transfer • Trade/technical school • Military • Job market • EACH AREA REQUIRES PLANNING

12. Choosing A School • Set a timeline beginning NOW • Take the SAT’s / ACT’s (SAT II?) • NAVIANCE – A One Stop Resource • Sign-up for college visits • Visit campus

13. Choosing A SchoolFactors To Consider • Size of school • Location from home • Location of school. Rural, Urban • Academic curriculum • Certification opportunities • Scholastic / Sports • Financial aid packages

14. Types of Schools • Highly Selective - Top 10% of class / 3.75 ^ GPA 2000^ SAT’s • Very Selective –Top 1/3 of class / 1800 ^ on SAT’s 3.5 ^ GPA • Selective- Top 50% of class / 1550 ^ SAT’s / 3.0 ^GPA • Less Selective – Top 65% of class / 1500 SAT’s / 2.5 GPA • Open – All accepted

15. Who Am I?

16. What Should I Do?

17. SAT’s &College Search • Check Naviance for score norms by college. • Register before the deadlines avoid fees. • Send scores to colleges. 4 are free. • Scores can be sent before application! • Insanity Testing! • Khan Academy v Naviance Test Prep

18. THE SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Curriculum Based Writing section optional Total Score 36 No Guessing penalty Math 25% of score Science reasoning section Math includes some Trig. Questions mixed You choose reported scores • Aptitude –based • Writing section optional. • Total Score 1600 • Guessing penalty • Math 50% of score • EBRW-curriculum infused • No Trig section • Questions go easy to hard • All scores reported

19. Who should take the SAT’s? • All students are eligible to take the SAT’s • SAT’s used as part of acceptance to 4-year college - 4-year college ? • Community college ? • Tech School ? • Military ? - Work ?

20. SAT PREP

21. The Application Process

22. Terms of the Application Process • Rolling Admissions • Colleges begin sending acceptance letters on a periodic basis beginning in Sept - May • Early Decision • usually a binding agreement. Deposit required within 2 weeks of decision. • Early Action • Apply early risk a small financial lose with choosing another school. • Wait Listed • Placed on a waiting list for fall or spring semester admissions. Notified late as to admission status. • Deferred Admissions • Allows student to spend a year in another activity, such as working or traveling, before beginning college.

23. Application Process • Use NAVIANCE • Colleges I’m Thinking About Vs. Colleges Applying To • Teacher Recommendations Section • Ask the teacher in person first • Follow up with the Naviance request. • NAVIANCE & COMMON APPLICATION • NAVIANCE & SEND.EDU • NAVIANCE & EDU Platforms • ALL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS NOW COST $1.00

24. Application Packet • Counselor recommendation letter & form • Initial application form (online or paper) • Teacher LOR • Transcript (to include SAT’s) (1.00 Cost for official) • School Profile • Essay All done Online.

26. Application Tips Don’t procrastinate. Know your application deadlines (Dec 1) Prepare a Resume Report your SAT scores to colleges. Follow-up with admissions to know that your application was received. Keep a copy Save your essays and proofread

27. Scholarships

28. Scholarship Catagories Academic (institutional) Athletic (institutional) Need-Based Federal State Local Institutional

29. Financial Aid Overview • Set Up FAFSA Account (ID & Password) • Complete FAFSA (after October 1st) • Student finances and parent finances • Dept. Ed independent (Marriage or age 24) • Fafsa is the college basis for institutional $$ • Uses Prior Prior Year or Completed return • SAR (Student Aid Report) • EFC (Expected Family Contribution) • March 1st –deadline for state aid.

30. Scholarships & Naviance • Scholarship List on the Colleges Tab • January 1st • Updated as they arrive • Check the hallway bulletin board • Read the descriptions that apply • Upload and Print the application

31. Naviance Scholarships

32. NCAA Clearinghouse & Sports Apply if considering a Division I or II school Apply after the completion of 6 semesters Develop a game video for coaches. Don’t expect full rides…limited by Title IX Athletic always checked with GPA

33. NCAA New Guidelines Division I only -- 16 core courses Transcripts must present 16 core courses in the following breakdown: 4 years of English                           3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)                           2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)                           1 year of additional English, math or science                           2 years of social studies                           4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

34. Maintain Your Transcript • Admissions office check your senior year schedule. • Maintain academic rigor. • Consider AP & Dual Enrollment. --Interest Meeting 11/4 @ 9:20 -- Placement Testing 11/15 9:00-1:00 • Internships & WBL can be frowned upon

35. National Honor Society • 3.5 GPA • Good standing w/QACHS • 3 clubs & activities • Teacher recommendation • Can lead to scholarship

36. What Next • Good grades & competitive schedule • Continue or Start your college search -On-line -Reading, talking, visiting • Narrow selection (4 to 5) • Visit campus (be prepared) • Gather scholarship information