Welcome Parents & Students

1. Welcome Parents & Students College Application Night 2011 Charla Simons, Guidance Director; Counselor for A-D grades 10-12 Laura Ehringer, Counselor for E-N grades 10-12 Dave McMillan, Counselor for O-Z grades 10-12 Stephanie (Cooney) Austin, Freshman Counselor Carmen Mann-Lynch, Intern Tony Duritsch, Intern Presented by the Guidance Staff of Whiteland Community High School

2. College Application Night Program • Senior Transition Interview • ACT/SAT and how to prepare • NCAA Athletes • College Visits • College Application • Scholarships • Dates • Essential Websites

3. Senior Transition Interview • Check graduation status • Review credits • Check graduation requirements • Discuss future plans • Copy of interview mailed home to parents along with a current transcript

4. Senior Transition Interview

5. SAT & ACT • Neither required • Military • Apprenticeships • Trade and vocational schools • Ivy Tech Community College programs • Most programs at Vincennes University • Who might take both SAT & ACT • Selective colleges • Honors programs • Competitive scholarships

6. WHITELAND SCHOOL CODE • Very important to include!!! • 153795 • Whiteland Community High School • Use to register for ACT and SAT • Requested on many college applications

7. 1/3 Critical Reading 1/3 Math 1/3 Writing Penalties for incorrect answers—may need to leave some blank ¼ English, ¼ Math, ¼ Science Reasoning, ¼ Reading, Composite Writing Optional, but Recommended Straight-forward question format No penalty for incorrect answers SAT, ACT, Both or Neither SAT ACT

8. More on SAT and ACT • Both have challenging questions • Both accepted by most colleges in U.S. • Neither superior to the other • www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com • Practice tests important Apply by mail with check or money order Apply on-line with credit card

9. Preparing for SAT ZAPS/RMASS Educational Services presents: Inside the SAT - Getting Ready for the PSAT/SAT Where: WCHS Date: Sept. 12 and 13 (Monday and Tuesday) Time:  3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day Cost: $79!  Fee includes:  5 hour test prep Comprehensive study guide 6 practice tests per subject Register at www.zaps.com or call toll free 877-927-8378.

10. Preparing for SAT cont. SYLVAN: Fall 2011 Sunday SAT Prep Class Cost: $499 Cost includes: - All texts, materials - Review of academic material covered on SAT - Proven test-taking, time-management strategies - Real practice exams w/ grading, feedback  Please visit the Greg Moore, in the Lobby, after the program to pick up Sylvan materials, or call 317-346-6604, for more information.

11. NCAA Division I or IIProspective Athletes • Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Requires core courses to meet requirements • ACT/SAT scores must be sent directly to NCAA—use code 9999 • See Mr. McMillan-WCHS NCAA coordinator

12. College Go Week • September 26 – 30, 2011 • Determine which college is a good fit before applying • This is a state initiative to promote awareness of college in all grades – we encourage seniors to apply soon! • Counselor can request fee waiver if on free/reduced lunch

13. College Search Websites

14. More College Search Websites

15. College Visits Call Ahead • Appointment with College Department heads- ex., education, engineering, nursing • Reservation for tours-visit dorms If you have a friend on campus • Visit a class • Stay overnight if possible Get documentation • Students allowed two college visits during their junior and senior year when attending with a parent • Bring proof of visit to the attendance office

16. NACAC National College Fair • Indianapolis • Indiana Convention Center • Tuesday Oct. 11 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

17. COLLEGE APPLICATION • Apply before Thanksgiving even if you have not taken the SAT/ACT • Fees waived • On-line applications preferred • Most applications are available to be printed from the Internet • Print Counselor page • Students must come to Guidance with their completed application (or verification via on-line submission) and complete an orange request form for transcripts, test scores, and counselor page to be released to the prospective institution. See Mrs. Martin, guidance secretary, for form. This is needed for every application.

18. E Transcripts

19. What are admissions counselorslooking for? • Academic credits • Honors and Advanced placement classes • Grades • Trends – up or down • D’s are red flags • ACT or SAT scores • Private schools • Activities

20. Scholarships? Can I get one?Forms and Websites • Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in Jan/Feb-www.fafsa.ed.gov • Apply for your PIN number now • Also: www.learnmoreindiana.org or www.studentaid.ed.gov • Visit WCHS Guidance webpage www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/wchs - click on guidance then financial aid and scholarships

21. WCHS Scholarship Website

22. Scholarships – More Information • Check with colleges you may attend • Your personal contacts: • Student/parent employer • Churches • Organizations your family belongs to • Avoid scholarship scams • KEEP TRYING!!

23. School Bulletin • http://powerschool.cpcsc.k12.in.us/public • 1.) Log in using Parent ID and Password (ex. 000000p) *Click on grades, attendance, teachers, etc. • 2.) Daily School Bulletin

24. COLLEGE COST ESTIMATOR • collegecosts.com

25. COLLEGE COST ESTIMATOR This is what you’ll see. Click Here. Scroll down and then click on Indiana College Costs. From here, you’ll want to back up to the page before.

26. COLLEGE COST ESTIMATOR Click on Programs and Products, then on College Costs Estimator Form You’ll need to register and complete the form

27. COLLEGE COST ESTIMATOR The form

28. IMPORTANT COLLEGE COST ESTIMATOR MEETING • College Cost Estimator Workshop • Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 • 6:30 pm • Central Nine Career Center • Dave Murray will return your college cost estimator

29. Important Financial Aid Meeting • Financial Aid Night • Thursday, January 26, 2012 • 7 pm • LGI Room by WCHS Office • A financial aid representative will be available to answer all your questions. • FAFSA explained in detail

30. Good Luck The Guidance staff at WCHS is available for individual questions. Please call at 535-3189 or e-mail the staff at: csimons@cpcsc.k12.in.us A – D (10-12) lehringer@cpcsc.k12.in.us E-N (10-12) dmcmillan@cpcsc.k12.in.us O-Z (10-12) saustin@cpcsc.k12.in.us Freshmen