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The College Planning Process

The College Planning Process . Information for Juniors. The College Process Is. A Commitment Takes Time Can Be Confusing At Times Hard Work Research Project A Process That Requires Thought. Our Agenda. Student Profile Testing Choosing The Right School Applying To That School

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The College Planning Process

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  1. The College Planning Process Information for Juniors

  2. The College Process Is... • A Commitment • Takes Time • Can Be Confusing At Times • Hard Work • Research Project • A Process That Requires Thought

  3. Our Agenda • Student Profile • Testing • Choosing The Right School • Applying To That School • Financial Aid • NCAA Clearing House • Questions and Answers

  4. Student Profile What Does A School Look For In Its Applicants?

  5. Just The Facts • GPA (Grade Point Average) • Class Rank • Courses • SAT/ACT Scores

  6. Student Leader Athlete Science Olympiad Math Team Actor Artist Musician Volunteer Employee Scout Church Group Member Contempora Staff Newspaper Peer Tutor The Real Person

  7. To Help With The:

  8. SAT Reasoning Test &SAT Subject Tests www.collegeboard.com

  9. SAT Tests • Critical Reading • Math • Writing • Scores range from 200 - 800 • Subject Tests - Math, Science, History

  10. Improve SAT Scores • Preview PSAT results • Read • If in SAT review course - take advantage of practice time • Private tutorial programs (Princeton Review, Kaplan, CCRI, etc.) • Use SAT review books and software

  11. SAT Registration • Paper Registration - Booklets are available in the CHSW Guidance Office • Online - www.collegeboard.com • One can send scores to 4 colleges • All official scores must be sent to the colleges from the Collegeboard • Colleges will see all scores but will usually use the highest combination

  12. Reminders • Research in order to plan ahead • Know when to take the SAT’s • Know if SAT Subject Tests are required by admissions • SAT scores must be sent to the colleges by the Collegeboard

  13. Where to Start? Cost - Housing - Setting - Sports Activities - Support Services On Campus Facilities Educational Resources

  14. Resources • College Catalogs • View Books • Web Sites like MyRoad.com & Collegeboard.com • College Reps • College Fairs • College Tours

  15. Counselor Requirements • Student Questionnaire • Activity Sheet

  16. Deadlines • Early Decision • Early Action • Standard • Rolling Admission

  17. Applications • Where do you get them? • When do you get them? • How do you get them?

  18. Application Forms • Common Application • Online Application • Paper Application

  19. Completing the Application: • Make a copy of the application at home • Practice on the copy • Complete your actual application including essay if required • Make a copy of the application to be submitted • Bring it to the guidance department

  20. Completed & checked application Essay Activities sheet Teacher recommendations Application fee Response post card 4 First class stamps Signed transcript card Large manila envelope addressed to the college Name and due date on the inside flap If you want guidance to mail the application:

  21. If you prefer to mail the application: • Transcript card required • Counselor Letter of Recommendation included • Any other supplemental material required by the school • Sealed envelope given back to the student

  22. Cranston West Timeline • The guidance department requires 15 school days to process a completed application • The guidance department reviews the application, includes an official transcript, school profile, and required/requested recommendations

  23. Essays • Brainstorm on the topics • Select a topic • Complete a rough draft • Have someone review it • Revise • Edit

  24. Recommendations • Try for Two but check each school’s requirements • Teacher • Coach • Employer • Community Person • Counselor

  25. And more... • Interview • Visit • Tour • Art, Theater, Music • may require video tape, audition, portfolio

  26. Decisions • Acceptance • Deferral • Wait List • Denial

  27. The Treasure Hunt Financing College

  28. Financial Aid • The primary responsibility for paying for college is that of the parents and the student. Students may receive financial aid if they qualify. • According to need • Academic merit • Special interests

  29. What is Financial Aid?Money for College • The total cost of college attendance includes: • Tuition and Fees • Books and Supplies • Room and Board • Transportation • Miscellaneous Expenses

  30. What are the types of Financial Aid? • Grants/Scholarships • Loans • Work Study

  31. How does one apply for Financial Aid? • FAFSA • Pin Number • Deadlines • Profile • College Forms

  32. Financial Aid Resources • College Planning Center of Rhode Island • Collegeplanningcenter.org • (401) 736 - 3170 • College Financial Aid Office • Community Financial Aid Workshops • Senior Notes

  33. Helpful Websites • FAFSA on the web www.fafsa.ed.gov • Financial Aid Information page www.finaid.org • Free Scholarship Search www.fastweb.comwww.rischolarships.com

  34. Student Athletes • The National Collegiate Athletic Accociation (NCAA) • Provides a central location for certification of academic elligibility for participation in intercollegiate sports • Students must register with the clearinghouse after their junior year in high school if they are considering a Division I or II School • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

  35. Questions & Answers

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