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The Next Step

The Next Step. College Information Night St. Agnes Boys High School Speaker: Mr. Giordano. The Application Process. The Application Process. Step one – Conduct research and develop a list of at least 6-8 colleges

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  1. The Next Step College Information Night St. Agnes Boys High School Speaker: Mr. Giordano

  2. The Application Process

  3. The Application Process • Step one – Conduct research and develop a list of at least 6-8 colleges • Step two - Visit those colleges by attending an open house and/or college fairs. • Step three – Speak with an admissions or financial aid rep. regarding scholarships. Visit schools website for scholarship info. • Step four – The student must complete the online application. This includes, if required, the essay and/or personal statement. • Step five – Submit payment online, or provide the check to Mr. Giordano to be mailed out with transcript. • Step six – The student must submit a transcript request form to Mr. Giordano • Step seven – The student must submit an envelope addressed to each institution that he has applied to. Envelopes can be found in Mr. Giordano’s office. No postage required. • Step eight – The student must be sure to submit any materials (essay, personal statement, application supplements, letters of recommendation, etc..) that he would like sent out with the transcript. I highly recommend sending everything in one envelope.

  4. Fall, 2006 Reminders • Students should narrow college choices--6 to 8 applications should suffice. CUNY counts as one. • Register for November, 4th/December, 2nd SAT I/II • Turn in all paperwork to Mr. Giordano • Get going on the Essay! (English and/or computer teachers will assist in class). Essays vary per school. • Ask teachers to write recommendations (ASAP). Use the teacher recommendation form located in Mr. Giordano’s office. Be sure to give teachers enough time. • Students must be sure to schedule an appointment to meet with Mr. Giordano…BE PREPARED.

  5. The Selection Process

  6. The College Selection Process Planning, evaluating, and choosing a college can be a difficult and frustrating experience or a rewarding, expansive, learning process that brings you and your student closer…IT’S UP TO YOU!

  7. The College Selection Process Always keep in mind that the best college for your student may not be the most selective one, but the one that best matches your students’ desires, goals, objectives and abilities.

  8. What do I want to be when I grow up? • Look at interests and hobbies • Most students enter college undecided • Best college experience emphasizes broad-based liberal arts curriculum for the first two years • Career interests changes an average of four times

  9. Narrowing the Choices Rank Career/Major College Visits

  10. Approach to Ranking • First Choice • Dream School • Most Competitive • Second Choice • Almost all of the characteristics looking for • Third & Fourth Choice • Most of the characteristics looking for • Fifth & Sixth Choice • Safety Net

  11. Things to Consider During the College Search Process • G.P.A./Test Scores of average student compared with that of your child • Location and Environment • Type of University • University size • Type of Student Body • Cost • Miscellaneous considerations

  12. Colleges vs. Universities • The difference between a college and a university is that a college just offers a collection of degrees in one specific area, while a university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the business college. As to which is better, it depends on what you want. Single colleges tend to be smaller and more specialized, while universities are bigger and typically better known.

  13. Location and Environment • Urban, Suburban, or Rural • Distance from home • Climate • Quality of living conditions

  14. Types of Universities State Universities 4 year/2 year City Universities 4 year/2 year Private Universities 4 year

  15. CONS Class size Competition for teams Dorm rooms PROS Dorm rooms Variety of courses Terrific resources, libraries, speakers Variety of majors University Size - Large

  16. CONS Limited number of majors/classes Limited activities Limited resources PROS Smaller class size Individual attention Comfort level University Size - Small

  17. Type of Student Body • On campus residents • Commuters • Geographic distribution • Ratio of males/females • Outlook and values of students

  18. Miscellaneous Considerations

  19. The Cost

  20. Cost Considerations • Don’t Let Cost Deter You! • Private Universities Average • $21,235 to $40,000 • State Universities Average • $12,000 to $17,000 • City Universities Average • $7,371 – 9,000

  21. State Universitieswww.suny.edu • Application completed online • One application for all SUNY schools. • $40 per school. • Some schools require supplements. • Supplements can be found on the SUNY website. SUNY Cobleskill SUNY College at Brockport SUNY College at Old Westbury SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY Cortland SUNY Delhi SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Geneseo SUNY Fredonia SUNY Maritime SUNY Morrisville State College SUNY Orange County Community College SUNY Plattsburgh SUNY Purchase College SUNY University at Buffalo SUNY Westchester Community College SUNYIT SUNY Albany SUNY Alfed University SUNY Alfred State College SUNY at New Paltz SUNY at Oswego SUNY at Potsdam SUNY at Stony Brook University SUNY Binghamton University SUNY Buffalo State SUNY Canton

  22. 2005-06 Typical Expenses for Undergraduates at the State University of New York(Best buy for a student in New York)

  23. (H) Educational Opportunity Program

  24. City Universitieswww.cuny.edu • CUNY application filed online. • $65 dollars for 6 schools. • Don’t require supplements, recommendations, or essays. • List schools in rank order. • One transcript sent out to CUNY UAPC. Labels in my office Baruch College Baruch College Borough of Manhattan Community College Bronx Community College Brooklyn College City College College of Staten Island Queens College Queensborough Community College York College Hostos Community College Hunter College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Kingsborough Community College LaGuardia Community College Lehman College Medgar Evers College New York City College of Technology

  25. Average cost of attending a CUNY in 2007 Related CostsBooks and Supplies: The average cost for a full-time student is $879 per year.Transportation: The average amount is $816 per year.Personal: Approximately $1,659 per academic year.Room and Board: Estimate $1,500 for the academic year (student living at home with parents).Housing: Residence hall space is not available within CUNY except for a limited number at Hunter College. Students interested in obtaining information about off-campus housing/apartments may contact the Office of the Dean of Students at the college they will be attending.Technology Fee: Paid by each student to help improve computer services in the colleges. Full-time students pay $75.00 per semester and part-time students pay $37.50.Activity Fees: Funds paid by each student to support student clubs, student government, various campus services, and a variety of student activities. These range from $40 to $101.25 per semester for a full-time student. A part-time student pays less. • Tuition: • Full-time Students at Senior Colleges: • $4,000 per year • Part-time Students at Senior Colleges: • $170 per credit • Full-time Students at Community Colleges: • $2,800 per year • Part-time Students at Community Colleges • $120 per credit Total Cost including fees: Off Campus: $ 9,005 On Campus: Varies

  26. Private Universities St. John’s University* College of Mount Saint Vincent* Manhattan College* Marymount Manhattan* Iona* Fordham Manhattanville* College of Saint Rose College of Holy Cross Columbia University Pratt Institute Connecticut State University Sacred Heart* Sienna • Applications should be filled out online. • Range in price from free to $50. Payable by check or credit card • May require essays and recommendations. • Check website for details. St. Peter’s College* St. Thomas Aquinas College* Mount Saint Mary College* Marist College* * Signifies attendance at Oct. 2nd college fair.

  27. Average cost of attending a private school • Tuition costs, including room and board, on average cost $29,026 per year. • Tuition alone on average costs $21,235. • Many college students don't pay sticker price. 63percent of students receive some form of aid, either loans, grants or both. • On average, full-time students at private institutions get about $9,600 in aid in the form of grants and tax benefits.

  28. Other Cost Considerations

  29. Can I get in?

  30. Considerations for College Admission Boards • Academic achievement/class rank • Test scores: SAT/ACT • Personal profile

  31. Other Considerations . . .

  32. Incoming Freshmen G.P.A.’s • Highly competitive - *3.8/93/1300 (Ivies) • Very competitive - *3.6/91/1200 • Competitive - *3.5/90/1100 • Somewhat competitive -*3.0/85/1000 • Open - High School Diploma * Core GPA - English, Math, Science, History, and Foreign Language

  33. Getting to know the college

  34. How do I learn about all of the different colleges and universities out there? • There are too many to choose from! • Make sure to research

  35. College Visits A must for making an educated decision! • Colleges visit St. Agnes to talk to students. Sign up lists on college bulletin board. • St. Agnes College Fair on Oct. 2nd. • Campus tours as a family • Organized group tours • College Fairs

  36. Meeting with Representatives • College Visits in the Library throughout the Fall (Sign up lists are posted on the bulletin board in the stairwell between the 5th and 6th floors) • Saint Agnes College Fair on Friday, October 2nd. (Over 35 colleges will be attending) • Visit colleges on your own! Information Sessions/Open Houses. (Visit school websites to find out the dates of upcoming open houses.)

  37. Big Apple College Fairhttp://www.bigapplecollegefairs.com/search.htm • Bronx Community CollegeThursday, October 19, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Kingsborough Community CollegeFriday, October 20, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • College of Staten IslandSaturday, October 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Queensborough Community CollegeSunday, October 22, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeMonday, October 23, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Workshops on Financial Aid • One-to-One Counseling • Over 200 institutions

  38. NACAC College Fair • 2006 Fall NCF Long Island Information • Location:Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Exhibition Hall 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553-1200 516/794-9303 • Fair Hours:Sunday, October 1, 2006 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  39. SUNY College Nights: • New York City, Tuesday, October 10, The Javits Center @ 4:00 pm • Students may obtain details about these programs, see a list of participating campuses and pre-register for a SUNY College Night at www.suny.edu/studentevents

  40. What to Look for During a Campus Visit • Visit during school year • What does the campus look like? • Are the resident halls secure? • Are the campus walkways well lit? • Is the Faculty accessible? • Can you sit in on a class? • Is the library open late and on weekends?

  41. Points to Keep in Mind… • Don’t become over anxious • Be sure to remind your son how important good grades are • Work with your counselor BUT realize that you must take charge. 90% of this process is on the student. • There is a good college for everyone • Make sure your student realizes the importance of reasonable SAT/ACT scores. • Don’t let the college selectivity be the end-all • Narrow your focus to 6-10 schools • Have your son consider a “reach” and “safety” college • Learn everything you can about financial aid

  42. THE SAT AND ACT

  43. SAT & ACT • Both the SAT & the ACT can be taken this year. • The majority of schools will accept either the SAT or the ACT. • Must include St. Agnes School code (333935) during registration in order to include SAT/ACT scores on student’s transcript.

  44. SAT • SAT registration online at www.collegeboard.com. (Credit Card Required) • Cost is $41.50. SAT Test Date Registration Date Late Registration Score Reports Oct. 14, 2006 Sept. 12, 2006 Sept. 20, 2006 2-3 weeks Nov. 4, 2006 Sept. 29, 2006 Oct. 11, 2006 2-3 weeks Dec. 2, 2006 Nov. 1, 2006 Nov. 9, 2006 2-3 weeks Jan. 27, 2007 Dec. 20, 2006 Jan. 4, 2007 2-3 weeks March 10, 2007 Feb. 2, 2007 Feb. 14, 2007 2-3 weeks May 5, 2007 March 29, 2007 April 11, 2007 2-3 weeks June 2, 2007 April 27, 2007 May 9, 2007 2-3 weeks

  45. ACT • Basic registration fee$29.00 • Optional Writing Test $14.00 ACT Test Date Registration Date Late Registration Score Reports  Sept. 16, 2006*  Aug. 18, 2006  Aug. 25, 2006  4-7 weeks Oct. 28, 2006  Sept. 22, 2006  Oct. 6, 2006   4-7 weeks Dec. 9, 2006  Nov. 3, 2006  Nov. 16, 2006  4-7 weeks Feb. 10, 2006**  Jan. 5, 2007  Jan. 19, 2007  4-7 weeks April 14, 2007 March 9, 2007 March 23, 2007 4-7 weeks June 9, 2007   May 4, 2007  May 18, 2007  4-7 weeks

  46. SUMMARY OF SCORES SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests Writing Sub Scores Writing Sub-scores Listening Sub-scores Test Date Test Date Usage/Prof. Scores Essay Multple Choice Grade Multiple Choice Writing Sample Reading Listening Grade Critical Reading Math Test 1 Score Test 2 Score Oct 02 12 450 570 Jun 02 11 480 530 All SAT I scores are reported to the colleges. Colleges take a combination of the highest critical reading and highest math scores.

  47. SUMMARY OF SCORES SAT I Reasoning Test SAT II Subject Tests Verbal Sub-scores Writing Sub-scores Listen-ing Sub-scores Test Date Test Date TSWE Vocab. Reading Grade Grade Verbal Math Test 1 Score Test 2 Score Test 3 Score Oct 02 12 450 570 Dec 02 12 Literature 610 Spanish 620 May 02 11 480 530 Jun 01 12 Writing 710 68 70 Spanish 640 Math 1C 510 Jun 01 11 Biology 590 SAT II test are required by more competitive colleges. Boston College, Columbia and Harvard are schools that require SAT II. Although not a requirement, many private universities encourage students to take at least 1 SAT II.

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