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Welcome to Junior Parent Night

Welcome to Junior Parent Night. The College Application Process: Parent-Student Partnership St. Francis DeSales High School April 18, 2013. The College Admissions Process. Applications available in Fall 2013, can begin Sept/Oct to fill out

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Welcome to Junior Parent Night

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  1. Welcome to Junior Parent Night The College Application Process: Parent-Student Partnership St. Francis DeSales High School April 18, 2013

  2. The College Admissions Process • Applications available in Fall 2013, can begin Sept/Oct to fill out • Should be responsibility of student with assistance from parent or guardian • Always welcome to schedule an appointment with counselor to review details about the plans of your student

  3. Suggestions for Selecting a College • Gather Information: web, handouts, guidance office, libraries, college fairs and representatives • Look at key factors: size, location, private vs. public, offered majors, cost • Review handout of excellent Ohio colleges

  4. Suggestions for Selecting a College • Coaches may have leads on colleges that will offer Athletic Scholarships • Consider taking the two-year option • PSAT’s MyRoad Program • Ohio Board of Regents

  5. Selecting a College Major • Personality Inventories; likes/dislikes • Collegeboard.com, go to the College Match Link • MyRoad Program through PSAT access code • Use College Exploration Room at SFDHS

  6. Selecting a College Major • Examine what academic courses you enjoy…is there a similar career? • Talk with high school teachers and/or college professors • Utilize Career Planning office at your chosen school • Be Patient!!! A career and major often gels later with maturity and some college experience.

  7. Getting the Most out of a College Visit • Check visit days on the school website, respond to invites from the school • Try to visit when classes are in session, do an overnight! • Bring a list of questions • Arrange a meeting with a department chair of a major that interests you

  8. Admissions Interview Tips • Most do not require a formal interview • Dress appropriately, posture, eye contact, smile! • Review typical questions asked and be prepared • Follow up with a hand-written Thank You note

  9. Creating a résumé • Visit the guidance website for a résumé template • Highlight academic and athletic achievements and service • Personalize to reflect attributes and character

  10. Writing a college application essay • Work on a few drafts over the summer! Visit the guidance website for possible tips • Have an English teacher proofread and/or utilize the Writing Center • Tips from collegeboard.com

  11. Recommendation Letters • Often needed for college applications and scholarships • Give recommender at least a 2 week time frame to complete • Select people that know you well • Complete Senior Survey and Parent Brag Sheet on time • Again, give recommender at least a 2 week time frame to complete

  12. Sources for Financial Aid • Federal Aid; file FAFSA after January 1, 2014, based on need, can use FAFSA4caster now! • State Aid; Ohio Board of Regents • Private sources for Aid • Use online scholarship sites; fastweb.com • Avoid Scams

  13. Questions? • In August 2013 we will host a program for parents and students regarding applying for colleges. Tips and suggestions will be given to assist in following the correct procedures and deadlines to successfully and easily apply to college!

  14. Counselor Breakdown • A – D: Mr. Rick Baker • rbaker50oh@yahoo.com • E – L: Mrs. Katie Shelton • kshelton@cdeducation.org • M – R: Ms. Roseann Costello • rosec48@hotmail.com • S – Z: Mrs. Stephanie McDaniel • smcdanie@cdeducation.org

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