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MILLENNIUM BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL

MILLENNIUM BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL. College Prep Club Samantha Thomson & Sarah Jane Gibbons. Friday, February 28 th , 2014. Icebreaker. Turn and talk to the someone you haven’t yet met. Ask for: a-their name b-their child’s name & grade c-what language they speak at home

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MILLENNIUM BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. MILLENNIUM BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL College Prep Club Samantha Thomson & Sarah Jane Gibbons Friday, February 28th, 2014

  2. Icebreaker Turn and talk to the someone you haven’t yet met. Ask for: a-their name b-their child’s name & grade c-what language they speak at home d-1 concern they have about the college process

  3. “Parents play a major role in shaping their child’s attitudes, beliefs, and expectations about the value and importance of education.”

  4. DOE Website • http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/FamilyResources/default.htm • Arabic • Bengali • Chinese • French • Haitian Creole • Korean • Russian • Spanish • Urdu

  5. ELL & FELLS • What is an ELL? English Language Learner • What is a FELL? Former English Language Learner *These students need additional support for English language development. -NYSITELL (formerly LAB-R) -NYSESLAT

  6. Facts about ELLs • 41% of NYC public schools students come from a home where a language other than English is spoken. • ELL students who have become proficient in English (i.e., former ELLs) graduate at a higher rate than students who are a part of the general student population

  7. Millennium Brooklyn High School GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  8. High School Graduation Requirements: EXAMS

  9. Why is College Important? The most common reasons are: (1) Future financial security (2) Career freedom and flexibility (3) Adventure and challenge (4) Meeting new people and making connections

  10. Education Pays~2009 US Census Bureau~ Compare the median annual income against the years someone has spent in school: • Did not finish high school = $18,432 • Graduated from high school = $26,776 • Completed some college or earned an associate degree = $31,906 • Earned a four-year bachelor’s degree = $47,510 • Earned an advanced degree = $62,313

  11. What your child needs to do NOW to prepare for college: • WORK HARD & STAY FOCUSED Colleges will look at your child’s GPA for the first 3 yrs. • TAKE CHALLENGING CLASSES Demanding courses show that your child is prepared for the rigors of college. • ENGAGE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Helps your child to learn about communication & civic responsibility; they also help colleges to understand your child’s vision & abilities • MAINTAIN HOME LANGUAGE Bilingual skills give your child an edge over students with similar abilities

  12. Strong Work Ethic What parents can do NOW to help children prepare: 1) CREATE A HOME ENVIRONMENT that supports study practices (time management & study skills) 2) ENCOURAGE students to form good academic behaviors and turn these into habits 3) DISCUSS the importance of going to college & a plan to get there. 4) MAINTAIN HOME LANGUAGE

  13. What are colleges looking for? 1) Academic Readiness • Transcript • Senior Grades • Standardized Exams > SAT > ACT > SAT II Subject Tests

  14. What are colleges looking for? 2) Legal Status • US Citizens/Legal Residents: proof of citizenship • Undocumented Students: process varies by college; ex> in NYS eligible for in-state tuition (See: Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund)

  15. What are colleges looking for? 3) Positive Personality Traits & Qualities • Essay • Extracurricular activities -NYC Department of Youth & Community Services (www.nyc.gov/dycd)

  16. What are colleges looking for? 4) Interest in the College • Visit • Attend an open house • Interview w/ alumni • Meet with a college rep • Befriend the college on Facebook

  17. Timeline for College Planning (17)

  18. Public vs. Private Private: -student tuition & alumni dues NYU, Vassar College Public: -state taxes > lower tuition for in-state students SUNY Binghamton, Brooklyn College

  19. 2-year vs. 4-year Programs 4 Year Programs: -Bachelor’s Degree -Small or large college -Higher tuition 2 Year Programs: -Associates Degree -Community Colleges -Lower tuition

  20. CUNY vs. SUNY SUNY -64 colleges in NYS -largest in US -2 Yr & 4 Yr Programs CUNY -23 colleges in NYC -low tuition -live @ home

  21. Early Action vs. Early Decision Early Decision -apply by fall deadline (11/1 or 11/15) -hear back during Dec break -may NOT apply to other colleges -No guarantee on FINANCIAL AID package you will receive Early Action -apply by fall deadline (11/1 or 11/15) -hear back during Dec break -may apply to other colleges -Flexibility to weigh FINANCIAL AID packages

  22. Researching College @MBHS: • Student’s Advisor • College Counselor: Sarah Jane Gibbons • Guidance Counselor: Caroline Schwarzkof • College Prep Club

  23. College Selection Process Tip: Parents should have honest conversations with their children about what they can afford

  24. Financial Aid Financial Aid= monetary help for meeting costs of college tuition • Financial aid is offered based on a family’s financial “need” Financial “need”= Cost of college – Expected Family Contribution

  25. Expected Family Contribution • To determine your EFC, families must complete FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov • Students may also have to complete a College Scholarship Service Profile Form www.student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile • Important factors: • Income • Assets • # of ppl in family • Family owns home & cost of home

  26. Different Forms of Financial Aid • Scholarships/Grants: $ that is not repaid • Loans: $ that needs to be repaid • Work Study Opportunities: Students earn $ by working a job on campus

  27. Sample Letter of Financial Aid

  28. College Prep Club Workshops March • Wednesday 3/5- Workshop #1 (3:15-5:15 p.m.) Introduction to Program & Workshops • Wednesday 3/12- Workshop #2(6:30 p.m.)SAT vs. ACT - Determining which exam best fits your academic performance • Thursday 3/20- Workshop #3(6:30-8 p.m.) Michael Turner FAFSA Talk @ MBHS • Wednesday 3/26- Workshop #4 (3:15-5:15 p.m.) Financial Aid / Finding & Applying for Scholarships

  29. College Prep Club Workshops April • Wednesday 4/2- Workshop #5 (3:15-5:15 p.m.) Writing & Editing My Personal Statement • Wednesday 4/4- Workshop #6(TBD)First College Visit • Wednesday 4/9- Workshop #7(3:15-5:15 p.m.) Post-College Visit Discussion

  30. College Prep Club Workshops May • Wednesday 5/7- Workshop #8 (3:15-5:15 p.m.) Completing the Common Application & College Interviews • Friday 5/16- Workshop #9(TBD) Second College Visit & Mock College Interviews • Wednesday 5/21: Workshop #10 (3:15-5:15 p.m.) Post-College Visit Discussion/Summer Programs & Internships

  31. Questions? • sthomson@millenniumbrooklynhs.org • sgibbons@millenniumbrooklynhs.org

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