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Getting Started in the College Selection Process. November 7 th , 2013 Aaron Bauer – Dublin Jerome Jon Borland – Dublin Scioto Kevin Patton – Dublin Coffman Nicole Sutherland – Dublin Coffman. Tonight’s Focus . Preparing your child for the college selection process
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Getting Started in the College Selection Process November 7th, 2013 Aaron Bauer – Dublin Jerome Jon Borland – Dublin Scioto Kevin Patton – Dublin Coffman Nicole Sutherland – Dublin Coffman
Tonight’s Focus • Preparing your child for the college selection process • Naviance/Family Connection • Used in all grade levels at the high school • On-line tool for the college selection/application process • College Admissions for the university perspectiv • Keith Gehres • Associate Director-Outreach & Recruitment, The Ohio State Univ. • Jennifer Markovich • Admissions Counselor, The Ohio State University • Ben Shoemaker • Director of Admissions, Otterbein University
College Timeline • 9th Grade: • Start strong in classes, solid GPA foundation, get involved, PSAT (optional) • 10th Grade: • PLAN test, PSAT (optional), begin college research • 11th Grade: • PSAT (required), Practice ACT, take ACT/SAT, college selection/visitation process, build resume, research colleges • 12th Grade: • College application process, transcript request process, take ACT/SAT (if necessary)
ACT & SAT Test Dates: • SAT • December 7, 2013 • January 25, 2014 (DCHS) • March 8, 2014 • May 3, 2014 (DJHS) • June 7, 2014 • ACT • December 14, 2013 (DJHS) • February 8, 2014 • April 12, 2014 (DSHS) • June 14, 2014
Naviance / Family Connection • Coffman - https://connection.naviance.com/coffman • Jerome - https://connection.naviance.com/dublinjhs • Scioto - https://connection.naviance.com/dublinshs
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6 Topics • Selecting a college, where to start • Researching colleges • Visiting campus effectively • What colleges look for • What factors influence admission • Misconceptions about preparing for and attending college
Selecting a college: where to start? • Develop criteria • Your ideal school? Size, location, majors, types of students… • Gather information • guidebooks • web/internet searches • Counselors, teachers, professionals, friends, family
50+ in Ohio, over 130,000 students Diversity of schools: liberal arts, nursing, professional schools (CCAD) Small classes taught by professors Opportunities for research, leadership, internships Strong graduation rates Tuition ranges $8,400 - $40,240 Financial aid/scholarships Private Colleges
13 in Ohio with 27 regional campuses Range in size from 2,000 to 42,000 Wide variety of academic major options Opportunities for research, leadership, internships Tuition ranges $4,833 - $14,652 Merit and Need-based Financial Aid Public Colleges
Researching colleges Over 3200 colleges nationwide, how to find a good match • College handbooks and guides • Websites • College catalogs and viewbooks • Colleges visiting your high school • High school counselor • On campus visits • Suburban multicultural college fair in April • Suburban college fair in September
Researching colleges Important considerations • Admission policy • Majors and course offerings • Support and success services • Campus life and housing • Location and size • Private or public • Religious affiliation • Physical facilities • Cost
Researching colleges Favorite college search sites • www.collegeboard.com • Select “find a college” • www.princetonreview.com • Select “counselor-o-matic”
Visiting Campuses Effectively Plan ahead for a visit(spring of junior year!) • Ask the college what they recommend • Be certain that classes are in session • Information session or formal interview • Is the tour a walking tour Ask a lot of questions • Prepare a list ahead of time • Know the institution • Be ready to talk (students, this means you)
Visiting Campuses Effectively Find the experts • Students: social life, residence halls, classes, professors • Faculty: department strengths, success of graduates, opportunities like internships or research • Coaches, band directors, organization advisors: schedule of activities, what kind of competition can you expect, how to prepare for audition or try-outs • Admission/Financial Aid Counselors:costs, scholarship opportunities, college stats like retention rates, chances of being admitted, special support services, safety issues –those things that are a concern to you
Visiting Campuses Effectively If you are looking at a residential campus, the student is going to live there, not just go to school • Eat the food • See a room: classroom/residence hall room • Arrange an overnight visit if possible • Attend a campus event
Visiting Campuses Effectively Ask interactive questions • Describe interactions with your professors? • What do you and your friends do for fun? • What did you do last weekend? • What extra expenses surprised you? • How do you get around campus/town? • How many times did you go home last term/year?
What colleges look for Apply with care! • Gather application materials (paper, web, common app) • Know the deadlines • Note requirements • High school transcript • Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT I, SAT II) • Essay • Recommendations • Interviews
What colleges look for High School Performance • Four year college prep curriculum • Performance based on GPA/class rank • Grade trends • Rigor of curriculum • Competitiveness of high school
What colleges look for Standardized test scores • May help to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses • May be used for placement • May be used for scholarship cut-offs • May not be weighed as heavily if high school record is strong • May need to include writing section for ACT • May not be required at all
What colleges look for Extracurricular activities • Never replaces academic preparation and performance • Consistent involvement and leadership important Service • Consistent involvement • Impact on student and/or community • May lead to special scholarships Other factors • Legacy • Diversity • Religious affiliation • Special talents • Interviews
What factors influence admission? NACAC 2011 admission trend survey • High school graduates • Number of high school grads peaked in 2008-2009 • Population expected to decline through 2014-2015 and remain below 2009 levels through at least 2020-2021 • Wide variations by state and region • Racial/ethnic composition changing • Total college enrollment • 2009: approximately 20.4 million students enrolled • 2020: enrollment will grow to an estimated 23 million students
What factors influence admission? Local admission trends • Students apply earlier • Early decision (binding) • Early action (non-binding) • Single choice early action (hybrid) • Students apply more often • Impact on decision • Surprise by increasing selectivity • Different for current students than siblings and parents • Increasing use of technology • Makes exploration easier but can be overwhelming
Student Misconceptions about Preparing for and Attending College • Fiction: Getting into college is the hardest part • Fact: For most students, completing college is the hardest part • Fiction:My senior year does not matter • Fact: Senior classes determine which classes you may take and how well prepared you are for those classes
Student Misconceptions about Preparing for and Attending College • Fiction: It’s better to take easier classes in high school and get better grades • Fact: One of the best predictors of college success is taking rigorous courses • Fiction:I can take whatever classes I want when I get to college • Fact: Most colleges require entering students to take placement exams in core subject areas