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Yorkville High School

FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE FIT: Promoting Good Decision Making Skills for the College Selection Process October 2 nd 2012 – 6:30pm. Yorkville High School. Counselors Sarah Macko – A-Go Sarah Pottinger – Gr-On Jeannine Pacetti – Or -Z Anne Kuntz – Freshman Academy.

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Yorkville High School

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  1. FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE FIT: Promoting Good Decision Making Skills for the College Selection ProcessOctober 2nd 2012 – 6:30pm Yorkville High School

  2. CounselorsSarah Macko – A-GoSarah Pottinger – Gr-OnJeannine Pacetti – Or-ZAnne Kuntz – Freshman Academy

  3. The more you know about yourself (skills, abilities, likes, dislikes) the better decisions you can make • Goals and values • Abilities and interests • High school courses & performance • Activities and interests – Show passion and leadership! • Personality and relationships • Educational preferences – Be aware of specific programs! Know Yourself &What is Important to You

  4. Check graduation credits • Continue to do your best in classes • Get to know your teachers • Get involved and take on leadership roles Importance of Junior Year

  5. Do not let cost be the most important factor in selecting colleges • Attend the Financial Aid night - January 28, 2013 • Scholarship bulletin board in hallway by Guidance (Mrs. Wallin) • Application Fee & waiver • File Free Application for Federal Student Aid in January (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - NOT .com!) & CSS Profile • ( collegboard.com - usually selective schools) • Research both Need Based and Merit Based Scholarships • Use Financial Aid Estimator on finaid.org and/ or on individual college sites – Financial Aid Office. Financial Aid

  6. Universities • Liberal Arts Colleges • Women’s Colleges • Historically Black Colleges / Universities • Technical Institutes • Fine Arts Schools • Community or Junior Colleges Types of Colleges

  7. College Entrance Tests ACT SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests

  8. ACT Test Dates • REMINDERS: • Please make sure to register for another Saturday ACT test WITH writing! • Highest score/Superscore • Register at: www.act.org • Free reports sent to colleges(up to 4) as you test or you pay a fee later ($10/per school). • ACT SCHOOL CODE: 144-505 • It is the student’s responsibility to release “official” test scores from testing agency to colleges - check college websites if required!

  9. REMINDERS: • YHS is a testing center for the October 27th ACT test (Saturday at 8am) • YHS is hosting the PSAT on October 17th during the school day • Juniors – Curriculum prepares you for the April test ACT Test Dates

  10. Test Date • Nov 3, 2012 • Dec 1, 2012 • Jan 26, 2012 • May 4, 2013 • Jun 1, 2013 • The SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests may not be taken on the same day. Check website for tests being offered! • CEEB CODE 144-505 •  www.collegeboard.com SAT Subject Test Dates

  11. University of Illinois- November 1st • Illinois State University – November 15th • Northern Illinois University – November 15th Important Dates

  12. Curriculum/Course Path, Grades • Test Scores, Essays, Activities & Leadership, Personal Qualities, Awards, Recommendations, Interviews. • Colleges want to see you do well in school every day! Colleges Evaluate:

  13. Geographic Location • Size • Environment • Surrounding Community • Sports & Extra-curricular Activities • Social Atmosphere • Student Body • Diversity • Study Abroad • Religious Orientation College Criteria

  14. Research Opportunities • Reputation • Academic Atmosphere • Academic Programs & Majors • Honors / Accelerated Programs • Graduation Rate • Cost • Tuition / Financial Aid / Scholarships College Criteria (cont.)

  15. Career Cruising • Career Information • College Information • User Name: Yorkville • Password: highschool • Go to Schools and then School Selector • http://public.careercruising.com/us/en

  16. Different Opportunities New Locations Think Outside the Box Colleges You Have Heard Of Unique Programs Interesting People

  17. Admission Requirements • Be realistic but challenge yourself • Acceptance Rate • Academic Profile of Entering Freshmen The Competition Factor

  18. Meet with your counselor! • Research – School’s Website • Applications – 3-5 (Reach vs Clear admit) • Common Application/School Specific • Online/paper • Student Form • Counselor/School Profile Form • Teacher Form/Rec Letter – Brag Sheet • Transcript Request – Mrs. Wallin • Personal Statement & Resume • Schools no longer rank The Process

  19. Spend lots of time thinking about what YOU want in a college • Compile list of colleges to research • Use your legal name on all college and testing forms!!! • Visit different kinds of colleges over spring break or extended weekends – Make arrangements with the Dean’s Office! • Keep grades strong or improve grades • Take ACT/SAT • Attend Financial Aid Night on 1/28/13 • Attend College Night at Waubonsee Community College (Last Night) • Ask teachers if they will write a letter of rec Junior Year College Activities

  20. Visit colleges!! (Counselor trips 1 per quarter) • Determine final list of colleges • Begin developing essay/personal statement • Do something productive that you are passionate about! • Summer Programs • Volunteer work • Part time job • Internship Summer Plans

  21. Retake ACT/SAT, if necessary • Complete applications EARLY • Write essay/personal statement • Decide if applying Early Action or Early Decision is right for you • KEEP GRADES STRONG • Don’t change your schedule – You will have to notify the schools you applied to! Senior Year Activities

  22. Send applications two weeks prior to deadlines • Research/apply for financial aid • Final decisions are due to schools May 1st! Notify all schools of your decision. Senior Year cont.

  23. Questions??GOOD LUCK!

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