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Senior Classes Fall 2019 To-Do List

Updated for seniors, this guide includes self-assessment, researching options, college basics, admissions types, resources, standardized tests, GPA conversion, and college lists. Stay on track for a successful senior year!

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Senior Classes Fall 2019 To-Do List

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  1. PPAS College Office Senior Classes Fall 2019

  2. To Do List (updated for seniors) • Self-assessment • Continue researching options • Visit campuses • Take the SAT (again) • Know where you stand • (and keep grades up!) • Finalize college lists • Write /re-write essays • Update Resume • Research & Apply for scholarships • Access Naviance account (in school) & update it • Sync Naviance account with Common App • Ask for recommendation letters • Work with college office to complete apps • Submit applications • Read our emails – if you did not get one this week, we don’t have your email, so write us immediately

  3. SELF-ASSESSMENT

  4. RESEARCH OPTIONS And of course, use resources from this presentation

  5. COLLEGE BASICS: TYPES OF DEGREES • BACHELORS: (B.A./B.S.) • 4-year program • Includes about 50% general education requirements • BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: (B.F.A.) • 4-year program • More focus on arts curriculum • Degree you would likely receive from a conservatory or visual arts program • ASSOCIATES: (A.A./A.S) • 2-year program • Degree you would likely receive from a community college • GRADUATE: (Masters or PhD) • Degree completed AFTER Bachelors • CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA/CREDENTIAL: • Credential for employment in a specific occupation (i.e. computer technology, cosmetology) UNDERGRADUATE

  6. COLLEGE BASICS: SCHOOL OPTIONS CUNY: The City University of New York • 11 senior colleges and 7 community colleges • Very affordable and offer a variety of majors • A space for all New York City students who graduate • Macaulay Honors = tuition free program for qualified students with high GPAs & test scores. https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/applying-to-macaulay/ • SUNY: The State University of New York • 64 campuses across the state • Affordable but many are competitive • Conservatories • Specialized programs for artists (BFA degrees) • Examples: Boston Conservatory, NYU Tisch, Roosevelt • Women’s Colleges • Examples: Smith and Wellesley • Historically Black Colleges • Examples: Howard and Fisk

  7. COLLEGE BASICS: TYPES OF ADMISSIONS • REGULAR (GENERAL)—set deadline • ROLLING—applications roll in/roll out • EARLY DECISION (ED)—apply early and find out early (BINDING) • EARLY ACTION (EA)—like early decision but not binding • EARLY ACTION restrictive or Single Choice EA - can't apply early action anywhere else • OPEN—you pay and attend For more information on early admissions: http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/college/earlydecision.asp

  8. COLLEGE BASICS: RESOURCES COLLEGE REFERENCE BOOKS (all updated annually) • US News Ultimate College Guide • The College Board: College Handbook • Princeton Review: Complete Book of Colleges • Fiske Guide : College Guide Guides specifically for the performing arts: (new editions every few years) • Arco: The Performing Arts Major’s College Guide • Peterson’s: Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts INTERNETRESOURCES • COLLEGE RELATED WEBSITES: • www.collegeboard.com • www.princetonreview.com • www.collegenet.com • Naviance* • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.fastweb.com • OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE (link on PPAS website)

  9. Take Standardized Test • Register NOW for October, November, or December tests. Seats fill. • See the handout in your folder with dates and websites • Use your registration code for free SAT prep • Visit our office for test prep booklets • On reduced/free lunch list? You can get 2 fee waivers per test! SAT (OCT 5, NOV 2 & DEC 7) vs. ACT(SEPT 14, OCT 26, DEC 14) * Critical Readingand Math * English, Math, Reading, Science * 1600 possible points * 36 possible points * Measures aptitude, tests reasoning * Focuses on achievement, measures and verbal abilities the bigger picture of what you’ve *** Essay optional, check w/ school learned in school skills SAT II/SAT SUBJECT AREA TESTS: • Subject specific (Literature, Bio, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, U.S. & World History, Foreign Languages: Latin, German, Spanish, Italian, French) • Required for some competitive colleges (and looks good for all)

  10. PPAS CEEB Code: 333847 WRITE THIS NUMBER DOWN!! You will need it often!

  11. KNOW WHERE YOU STAND • Are you on track to graduate? • Is your transcript accurate? • Have you requested records from other schools you attended? • Have you met your Regents requirements? • Are you eligible for an Advanced Regents Diploma? • Do you know your GPA? • What is your grade trend? Senior Year Freshman Year Senior Year Freshman Year

  12. GPA CONVERSION Converting our 100 point scale to a 4.0 scale: 4.0 95-100 3.1 86 2.2 77 3.9 94 3.0 85 2.1 76 3.8 93 2.9 84 2.0 75 3.7 92 2.8 83 1.9 74 3.6 91 2.7 82 1.8 73 3.5 90 2.6 81 1.7 72 3.4 89 2.5 80 1.6 71 3.3 88 2.4 79 1.5 70 3.2 87 2.3 78 1.4 69

  13. COLLEGE LISTS YOU SHOULD APPLY TO: SAFETY SCHOOLS (1-2)—you will definitely get in LEVEL SCHOOLS (5-7)—you will probably get in REACH SCHOOLS (2-3)—you might not get in Student B GPA: 2.5 SAT: 950 Student A GPA: 3.6 SAT: 1300 Safety: Looking for 3.4 and 1150 Level: Looking for 3.6 and 1300 Reach: Looking for 3.8 and 1450 Safety: Looking for 2.2 and 800 Level: Looking for 2.5 and 950 Reach: Looking for 2.8 and 1120

  14. RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS FAFSA= Free Application for Federal Student Aid • NEW!!! Fill out beginning October 1 using 2018 tax info • Many of you will need to provide a CSS profile (a supplement $ form) • Used by schools to assess financial need. New York schools also need TAP completed • Necessary for receiving government, state, and school scholarships, grants and loans. • Also helpful for Federal Work Study opportunities OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS: • Worth the time and effort! It’s FREE money! • Check-out RaiseMe • Search using: fastweb.com, zinch.com, scholarships.com • Colleges offer individual ones attached to them • Scholarships for NYC students • http://www.chegg.com/scholarships -- register for an account • DON’T get scammed – applying for scholarships should be FREE

  15. Low Income Educational Opportunity & Assistant Programs • Designed to help low income students afford and succeed in college • Created to give an advantage to those who were disadvantaged with their financial standing at home. • Qualification for these programs is based on BOTH financial and academic criteria. • STUDENTS who are eligible, should definitely apply!! • HEOP = Higher Education Opportunity Program • Offered at New York private schools • EOP =Educational Opportunity Program • Offered at SUNY schools • SEEK /College Discovery Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge • Offered at four year and two year CUNY schools • As a general rule you are most likely eligible to apply for these programs if you receive free or reduced lunch

  16. Decide what’s best for you & Research colleges Take the appropriate courses – have you had enough Foreign Language? Fill out college applications and track deadlines Submit Standardized test scores to colleges Request and handle teacher recommendations Read ALL of the college office emails! Attend scheduled meetings with college counselors Help you consider your options Offer college suggestions Send transcripts, and school profiles when requested Write your counselor recommendation (if required) Advocate for waitlisted students Keep you informed about the application and financial aid process Support and aid you through the process (and congratulate you when you get in!) YOU DO WE DO

  17. Application Process – What You’ll Need • Application (background questions, short answer, activities, contact info, intended major) • Standardized Test Scores • Transcript or Self Report • Essay • Resume (sometimes) • Head shots/Video (sometimes) • Recommendation Letters • Payment or a Fee Waiver if eligible

  18. GET ORGANIZED • Use a chart or list to organize: • Application requirements • Deadlines • School addresses and phone numbers • Application fees • Audition requirements, like uploads to “SlideRoom” • We’ve included organizers in your folder  • Keep copies of everything • Consider creating an email address just for college applications

  19. Using Naviance • ALL of the colleges you plan on applying to MUST be listed in Naviance, even if NO documents will be submitted through Naviance • All teacher recommendation must be requested through Naviance. * outside recommenders email in separately • Look-out for TASKS assigned to you from the College Office, i.e. Ms. P You cannot add colleges last minute without our office or teachers knowledge – otherwise no documents or letters will be submitted Common App & Naviance must be matched

  20. Where else to look for Info from us! • Your email inbox • TWO bulletin boards 4th floor • outside teachers’ lounge & outside college office • Along our office (room 400) walls TWO College Fairs are coming up both at the Javitz! We’ll send you the links to register • October 10th = SUNY Fair • Nov 12th = the NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fair ALSO, College Access Fair at Fordham on Oct. 26th. Email link already sent

  21. ppascollege@gmail.com Contact the college office: Professional Interns: Jillian Moss & Rebecca Solivan College Counselor: Ms. Pourghasemi College Office Fax: 212-247-7514 College Office Phone: 212-247-8652

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