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Post Graduate Planning Workshop Upper Dublin High School November 13, 2013. Introduction: How to Choose a College & Trends in Admissions Jill Morgan, Director of Guidance. Supporting UDHS Students Through the Process Jennifer Hopkins, School Counselor.
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Post Graduate Planning WorkshopUpper Dublin High SchoolNovember 13, 2013
Introduction:How to Choose a College & Trends in AdmissionsJill Morgan, Director of Guidance Supporting UDHS Students Through the Process Jennifer Hopkins, School Counselor
College Selection Guidelines:What should you consider during your college research?
Locationof College • Geography • Distance from home • Area of the country • Setting • City, suburbs, rural • Relation to major
Size of College • Campus acreage • Student population
Student Population • Instate vs. Out of state • International • Minority • Religion
Academic Profile • Competitiveness of school/major • Diversity of majors • Faculty/student ratio • Class size • Academic Advising • Special Services • Internships/ Study abroad • Career Center
Campus Profile • Residence halls/ cars • Meal plans • Safety/ Security • Athletics • Clubs/ Organizations • Greek Life • Transportation
Tuition/ Fees • Room/ Board • Financial Aid
Upper Dublin Trends • Nearly 97% of the Class of 2013 entered post graduate institutions • 82% of the graduating class attend 4 year schools • Approximately 15% attend 2 year schools • Close to 32% selected private institutions • 25% attend colleges and universities outside Pa. • Class of 2013 earned over $11,279,735 in scholarship money
How Do We Help? Sophomore Year Naviance Accounts Personality Questionnaire: links personality and interests with careers, majors and colleges. Assignment (Health Class): explore career and college aspects of Naviance program.
Junior Year November Evening Workshop Overview of the Process, How to Choose, Naviance & Testing December – Class Lesson Overview of the Process, How to Choose, Naviance & Testing February & March - Individual Student Conferences Automatically Scheduled by counselor. Personalize the process for each student. Assess where they are in the process and advise on next steps. May – Class Lesson Advise on what to do between May and September Spring - Individual Student Conferences Scheduled at request of student for personalized follow-up.
Senior Year Early September Evening Workshop Application How – To Early September Senior Class Lessons Application How –T o Individual Student Conferences Scheduled at request of student for personalized follow-up
Additional Supports Throughout the Fall: College Representative Meetings: 11th & 12th graders Sign-up in guidance or through Naviance Early December: Financial Aid Workshop – Parents (all grades) Early February: FAFSA Completion Night – Seniors & their Parents Mid-March: College Fair: 9th – 11th graders Open to all students and parents Over 120 colleges represented Throughout the Year: Enhancement Offerings Examples: College Admissions Panel; Application Work Session; Essay Work Session; SAT Test Taking Strategies; Support with College; NCAA Eligibility & Clearinghouse Process
Additional Resources on our Website College Search links Career Planning Links Resume Templates SAT / ACT Dates & Deadlines; Resources for Test Prep Financial Aid Directions on process, links to helpful resources & forms. Scholarships Links to search engines Jr/Sr Newsletters with Scholarship Announcements *** LOGIN to Naviance ****