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Plan For College!

This presentation provides helpful steps and resources for high school students planning for college. It covers topics such as course selection, extracurricular activities, standardized tests, scholarships, and college applications.

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Plan For College!

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  1. Plan For College! Ways to Ensure Success After High School Presented By: Deydiaz, Ashley Long, and Leo Calderon May 17, 2009

  2. It’s Never Too Early! • Freshmen • Sophomore • Junior • SeNiOr!! 1, 2, 3… Go!!

  3. Freshmen Steps FALL • Meet with your school’s guidance counselor to discuss courses and extra-curricular activities • Join Clubs! • Take Challenging Courses! • Volunteer! • Know Which Standardized Tests You Need To Take You should do this every year until you graduate!

  4. Freshmen Steps SPRING • Apply! • Summer Jobs • Internships • Volunteer Opportunities The Fun Starts NOW!!

  5. Sophomore Steps • Look for leadership roles in your clubs and activities • Start thinking about which colleges might be good for you • Build relationships with teachers, counselors, and activity advisors • They will write great recommendation letters!

  6. Sophomore Steps • Research programs for college prep • NSHMBA Education For Success • Visit nkuconnections.nku.edu • Discuss college costs and financial aid! • Visit FastWeb.com Hmmm.. I should start saving..

  7. Junior Steps: Fall • Time To Get Serious! • Take Challenging Courses • Begin To Identify Who Can Write Your Recommendation Letters • Register, Prepare For, and Take the PSAT/NMSQT • Prepare for College Entrance Exams • Know Dates & Deadlines • Check Collegeboard.com to see if you qualify for fee waivers

  8. Junior Steps: Fall • Research Prospective Colleges • College Fairs • Take Virtual Tours • Talk to College Representatives

  9. Junior StepsSpring February-March • Apply for Scholarships • 1st attempt at SAT/ACT • Resume • Academic Record • Extracurricular Activities • Honors • Volunteer Work April-May • Double Check Academic Requirements for Your Schools • More SAT /ACT Prep June-August • Request Applications and Brochures • Write sample college application essays • Visit Schools • Talk With Current Students Athletes should register with the NCAA at the end of the academic school year

  10. Senior Steps October • Send Transcripts to Your Schools • Start Applying for Scholarships • Fastweb.com • 2nd SAT/ACT Attempt September • Budget for College Application Costs • Check Collegeboard.com to see if you qualify for a fee waiver • Get Applications in Order • Requirements • Deadlines • Request Letters of Recommendation November-December • Start Applying • Keep Copies of All Applications • Gather Materials and Financial Records for the FAFSA • Fafsa.ed.gov • Send Test Scores to Your Schools

  11. Senior Steps May-June • Graduate!! • Celebrate!! • Financial Aid and Acceptance Letters • Pursue Additional School Loans January • File FAFSA • Check with your schools about financial aid applications • Requirements • Deadlines • Send thank you notes for recommendation letters

  12. Frequently Asked Questions • What if I graduated from an international high school? • Have your official transcript sent to the school • Is in-state tuition available for undocumented students? • Undocumented students who graduated from a Kentucky high school are eligible for in state tuition • Where should I look for scholarships? • HSF.net, LNESC.org, hispanicchambercincinnati.com • Who will you share my information with? • Information provided to university faculty will remain confidential • What if I’m not sure I want to go to college? • It is still recommended to take the ACT or SAT in case you change your mind down the road Leo LOVES to answer questions!

  13. We’d Love to See You at NKU! Our Office Sponsors The Following Events • New Student Orientation • UNV 101 Class • Kroger Mentor Program • Leadership Conferences • Student Organizations • Socials

  14. Good Websites • HSF.net • LNESC.org • hispanicchambercincinnati.com • nkuconnections.nku.edu • Visit FastWeb.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Collegeboard.com • https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common As always, Google is your friend!!

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