Welcome To Scholarship Workshop Night

1. Welcome To Scholarship Workshop Night September 2014

2. You to know more about: • How the parent/senior communication is doing (& improve!) • Financial Aid (merit scholarships) & your family funding plan • Types of Merit Scholarships • Application processes & getting in the best position to get $ • Resources available • Complete some tasks • Receive assistance Goals for Tonight But first….let’s see about those stress levels!

3. A 2001 study conducted in France found a strong correlation between high levels of stress and visual acuity. One of the most in-depth studies found that stress heightened test subject’s visual perception. A direct correlation was found when comparing the amount of stress the subject reported and differences he or she saw in the images. This was not what the researchers expected. Stress and Heightened Visual Perception Experiment

4. You now will participate in the experiment. I will read a statement that may or may not evoke a stress response. After hearing the statement, close your eyes and think about that statement as it applies to you. When instructed, open your eyes and look at the image on the screen. You will see several animals jumping a fence. You will then indicate whether you note NO DIFFERENCES, SOME differences, MANY differences in the types of animals. The more differences you note, the higher the amount of stress the statement evoked. Your Turn

6. Not much Some from time to time More than I think I should be I NEED HELP! Section #1-- Question #1How Stressed Are You?

7. Enlisting in the military • Doing some combination of military and school (ROTC, guard, reserves) • Going to work • Going to work for a while then think about school • Going to a less than two-year trade or technical program • Finding an apprenticeship and working toward journeyman’s license • Going to a two-year college and stop at a certificate or associates’ degree • Going to a two-year college and transfer to a four-year college • Going to a four-year college and stop at a bachelors’ degree • Going on and obtain a masters’ or doctoral degree • Living at home, no job, play video games, figure it out some day Section #1 -- Question #2What’s the PLAN as you know it?

8. Section #1 -- Question #3How certain are you? Read #3 and stand next to the sign that represents where you are (or think your senior is).

10. Researching (reading, internet, etc.) Talking out loud to someone about my ideas Experiencing (visits, job shadows) Keeping my options open Not taking in too much information Writing out my plans Section #1 -- Question #4What Will Help Us in the Decision-Making Process?

11. Having discussions about finances • Disappointing family members • Making a decision (freezing) • Change • Leaving friends or letting friends choose • Balancing & prioritizing • Making the RIGHT decision • EVERYTHING and/or nothing Section #1 -- Question #5What are the Obstacles We Face?

12. More kids going to school (2-year and 4-year) • Fewer kids finishing college (less than 40%) • Less than that end up a career that fits the degree (25%) • More kids getting out after 1-2 years…owing a lot of money and not having a high enough salary to pay the debt • Dramatic increase in the number of students defaulting on school loans • School loans are not forgivable, even in bankruptcy Section #2The Game Has Changed…

13. When looking at colleges, gone are the days of “the experience” • Focus should be “bang for your buck” • Frank discussions at home about finances and reality • Marketable skills -- pay attention to the world of work and economy • In the end…you’ve got to find a job Section #2College is a MEANS to an END

14. Finding the MATCH is more important than ever • Academic match • Career match • Financial match • Social match • Knowing the difference between good and bad debt • Total loan amount should be LESS than 30% of what he/she can expect to make his/her first year out of college Section #2So…what does that mean?

15. Potential income for a first-year teacher = $35,000 30% of $35,000 = $10,500 Now your career…(if you don’t know put a “?” and check on Kansas Career Pipeline) Let’s Try

16. What is the CURRENT Family Plan for Paying for Higher Education? _____% Student job/savings _____% Parents income/savings _____% Other family _____% Merit scholarships (getting ready to discuss) _____% Need-based scholarships (getting ready to discuss) _____% Loans = 100% total cost

17. Need-Based Scholarships MERIT-BASED Scholarships Financial Aid

18. Need is determined by information you provide on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) using 2014 income tax information. Most communication will be with the financial aid department at the prospective college. To specifically address this topic, we will have a meeting in January. Need-Based Scholarships

19. Awarded to students who excel in academics, athletics, performance and other skills. Used to attract “the best and brightest”. Learning to “package” yourself and match your interests and abilities to the institution is key. Merit Scholarships

20. Cost of Tuition Rates reflect one semester based on 15 credit hours TUITION ONLY. *Kansas Universities are still less costly when compared to in-state tuition & fees in Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado, & Iowa.http://www.kansasregents.org/board_approves_state_university_tuition_rates

21. Regional Comparison (IN-STATE) RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS • Missouri -- $9035 • Colorado -- $8166 • *Kansas -- $7678 • Oklahoma -- $7716 • Nebraska -- $7563 • Iowa -- $7563 • AVERAGE -- $8240 *KSU, KU, WSU REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS • Iowa – $7008 • Missouri -- $6188 • Nebraska -- $5781 • Colorado -- $5935 • *Kansas -- $4867 • Oklahoma -- $4751 • AVERAGE -- $5654 * ESU, PSU, FHSU In other words…Kansas has several affordable options.

22. Section #4Beginning Points • ACT Scores • higher the better • Apply (3-5) • Consult with others • teachers • parents • counselors • graduates • College Visit • representatives at school • on campus visits • phone or email • brochures, websites & catalogues

23. www.act.org • Important cut off scores • 21 • 24 • 27 • 30 • 32 + Section #4ACT Scores

24. If you are close to a “cut off score” • If you are dedicated to prepping • If you have only taken the test once • Consider taking the SAT also • Going out of state • Try a different type of test • Check PSAT scores • YOU need to register! ACT: retake or not

25. Safe School www.butlercc.edu Moderate Range School www.wichita.edu Reach School (Rice University in Houston) http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Freshman.asp?SnID=796568928 Beginning of October Reach Schools – check deadlines and will take more time and resources Application fees. . . Section #4Application for ADMISSION: Which ones & When?

26. Application • Transcript – (via parchment.com) – students are registering through English class • Grades/GPA • Rank • *Test Scores • Application fee for MOST 4-year institutions • Additional requested information Section #4Application for ADMISSION: What do I need to include?

27. Seniors have 5 college visits per semester that do not count against attendance • Purple Visit Form • Senior Days http://www.ku.edu/visit/ • Individual visit WITH parent • Parent calls in to excuse • Bring back signed form to waive • College students claim that the VISIT influenced their decision to attend more than COST. Section #4College Visits #1 Factor

28. Section #6Where Do I Look for the $? • Universities • academic • performance • service • Departmental Scholarships • Local Scholarships • National Scholarships

29. Section #6University $$$$ • Apply EARLY for admission • Apply EARLY for scholarship • Contact financial aid department • Keep a list of contacts & numbers • Fill out FAFSA in January and turn in quickly • Don’t wait to file taxes • Athletes contact coaches • NCAA or NAIA requirements

30. Section #6Departmental $$ • Declare a major (if possible) • Contact Dean of Department • call • campus visit • ask about scholarship opportunities • Check into working on campus in that department

31. Section #6Local Scholarships $ • Wendy’s Heisman • Goddard Pride Band • NHS • Workplace (student & parent) • Wilbur Floyd Memorial • Eston Beery Memorial • John Markham Memorial • Eilert Family Performing Arts Scholarship • Lions Club Scholarship • Wichita Panhellenic • West Wichita Rotary Club • Church Match Scholarships • VYPE Scholarship

32. Section #6National Scholarships • Coca-Cola • Wal-Mart • Target • Toyota • Asthma Athlete • Keep in Mind • highly competitive • very selective • national • few get them • specialty • if you meet the requirements…apply

33. OUR WEBSITE! • Bulletin board/posters • Scholarship rack • Announcements • Join REMIND for Seniors/Parents Where To Look . . . • Workplace • School • Church • Community • Internet searches

34. Popular Internet Sites • www.scholarshipexperts.com • www.fastweb.com • www.finaid.com • SHOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE! Computer Aided Searches

35. Transcripts: www.parchment.com • Career, College, Scholarship Exploration PLUS a LOT more! www.kansascareerpipeline.org • You can access your senior’s information by creating a parent account. • ghs.goddardusd.com – click on COUNSELING • ghs.goddardusd.com– CALENDAR (subscribe!) • Join my REMIND group to receive text alerts about scholarships, visits, etc. Technology IS Your Friend!

36. Completed application • Transcript • GPA (both) • Class Rank • Test Scores (all) • Have someone proof • Recommendations • Essay • Resume/Activity Chart THE Scholarship Application • Beat the deadline • Keep a copy of everything (even if you submit online – print out • Addressed correctly • Follow up • Keep a calendar

37. Factors Influencing the Decision • College Prep Grades • Cumulative GPA • Test Scores • Counselor Recommendations • Teacher Recommendations • Interview • Field of Study • Community Service • Extracurricular • Work • Essay • Personal Recognition • LEADERSHIP

38. Considering Strengths & Areas to Improve • Who would you consider for a letter of recommendation? • Who knows you in a variety of settings? • Who has time and can write well? • Strengths • Circle the STAR if this area is a strength. • Areas to Improve • Circle the area (words) that need attention to “round you out”

39. NOW: Begin applying • Online when possible • GOAL: BEGINNING of October • NOW: Start scholarship search • ASAP: Visit, get information (includes “Rep Visits” • Soon: Narrow your choices • September 19: Registration deadline for October 25 ACT • October 6: Attend Futures Fair in the evening • October 15: TESTRAVAGANZA!!! • October 25: Retake or take ACT The “To Do List” Begins

40. Counselor Contact • Monthly Senior Meetings • Class meetings • By alpha • Individual • SENIOR PRIDE • Futures Fair – October 6 evening program for seniors & parents • TESTRAVAGANZA DAY” (October 16) • Financial Aid (early January) • End of Year Feedback, Forms, Scholarship Sheet (late April) • Graduation Meeting (late April – early May)

41. Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. • Phone: 316-794-4115 • Email: • mmurray.cline@goddardusd.com (A-L) • khoetmer@goddardusd.com (M-Z) • Interest in NIGHT LIBRARY? We’re here to help!

42. change is constant. . . breathe… follow your heart. . . focus on the journey. . . stay learning. . . be nice… Hug ‘em & tell them you love ‘em every chance you get! A Message for the Future Isaac Hoetmer, Class of 2012 Attending Wichita State University Hannah Hoetmer, Class of 2013 AttendingWichita State University

43. You will be okay…We promise.

44. Please fill out the back page and leave in the box outside the auditorium • If you will be staying…we’ll move to the library and if your student is present, he/she can log into the computer • If your senior is not present, you may use a device that you have brought with you • If you are going home to work, thank you so much for coming tonight! Section #8Feedback