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Junior Parent College Night

Junior Parent College Night. Carol Rose Spring, 2012. College Planning Handbook College Guidance at Jesuit High School Testing Applications Public Schools Private Schools ROTC & Academies. NCAA Clearinghouse How to Choose A College Campus Visits Financial Aid Where to Get Help

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Junior Parent College Night

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  1. Junior Parent College Night Carol Rose Spring, 2012

  2. College Planning Handbook College Guidance at Jesuit High School Testing Applications Public Schools Private Schools ROTC & Academies NCAA Clearinghouse How to Choose A College Campus Visits Financial Aid Where to Get Help Questions Overview

  3. College Planning Handbook • Distributed Recently • Points of Interest • Junior Class “To Do” list and Calendar • SAT & ACT Testing (pgs. 7-8) • Personal Statement/Essay (pgs. 10-11) • Resume (pg.12) • Military/ROTC (pg. 15) • Financial Aid (pg.16) • Student Self Assessment/Parent Brag Sheet (pgs. 19-20)

  4. SAT Reasoning Test Required for all schools Three hours, forty-five minute test Take first test in spring of junior year Re-take as needed (Oct., Nov., Dec. senior year) SAT Subject Tests Recommended for some majors at the UCs and required at selective schools such as Stanford, etc. Two (or three for some schools), one hour tests Take first tests in June Re-take as needed Testing

  5. ACT • There are four sections on the ACT • English • Math • Reading • Science • Take with optional writing

  6. Applications • Regular Decision • Early Action • Early Decision – Binding, if accepted student must attend

  7. Public Schools • University of California • California State University • Community Colleges • Out of State Schools • Out of State Tuition • Residency • WUE

  8. University of California • Application is completely self-reported requiring NO transcripts or recommendations unless requested • Personal statement • Apply during the month of November (applications open in October) • www.universityofcalifornia.edu

  9. California State University • Completely self-reported • No personal statements or letters of recommendation needed • Apply during the months of October and November • www.csumentor.edu (full of important information)

  10. Community Colleges • Cost effective education • Excellent place to save money • Good place if you are not ready academically or socially for the 4 year experience or moving away from home • Good place to build your academic credentials to get into a more selective college • Beware! • To be successful at a CC, you must be focused and determined to follow through

  11. Private Schools • All have different application requirements, deadlines, and priorities • Application package typically includes: • Transcript • Test scores • Essay/personal statement • School Report (Counselor’s Recommendation) • Teacher Recommendation • Resume of activities both on and off campus

  12. Academies • If interested in the Academies - BEGIN NOW! • To secure an appointment, send for a Pre-Candidate questionnaire • Apply to each Senator and your Congressman for nomination • Follow all procedures meticulously • See handbook for details

  13. NCAA Eligibility Center • Any student who wishes to be eligible for NCAA Division I or II athletics must register with the Eligibility Center • Forms and NCAA rules are available from www.eligibilitycenter.org

  14. College Search Finding the Path

  15. Myths and Anxieties • The “RIGHT” School • The Prestigious School • The “Rankings” • The Prep Courses

  16. Tips to Help You Search for a College • Consider college characteristics • Visit colleges • Search college websites and utilize Naviance • Attend college representative visits on campus and at hotels/conference areas

  17. Consider College Characteristics • Majors and programs • Location and size • Costs and financial aid • Campus activities • Very good college search tools on Naviance

  18. Naviance • A web-based college guidance management system to which Jesuit High School subscribes • College search program with a data base of over 4,000 schools throughout the United States and other countries • Scholarship resource • Admissions data • Direct web-site links to countless universities • Educational data available only from JHS for each student • Resume assistance • Complete management of student’s college guidance process • Interest inventories/career search information

  19. Financial Aid • It may seem daunting, but it’s doable! • File FAFSA application beginning January 1st • CSS Profile – beginning Oct. 1 • Most aid for college comes from two sources • The university the student attends • State and Federal Government

  20. Financial Need Determination • Cost of Attendance $34,000 • EFC - $11,000 • Need $23,000 • Package meeting 100% of need • University Grant $10,000 • Work Study $3,000 • Loans $10,000

  21. Where To Find Help • Counselors and the Counseling Center • Internet • College Fairs • Handbook • Naviance • Jesuit High School Counseling Website

  22. Questions

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