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OKcollegestart

OKcollegestart. Promoting College Access in Oklahoma . sdf. 1. Plan for College. 2. Prepare for College. 3. Apply to College. 4. Release Transcript . OKcollegestart homepage. www.okcollegestart.org Explore colleges – View school information

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OKcollegestart

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  1. OKcollegestart Promoting College Access in Oklahoma

  2. sdf 1. Plan for College 2. Prepare for College 3. Apply to College 4. Release Transcript

  3. OKcollegestart homepage www.okcollegestart.org Explore colleges – View school information Applications & Transcripts – Access online applications and release transcripts

  4. Explore Colleges

  5. Explore Colleges Control Center Campus Tours

  6. Online Application Non Branded Log-inBranded Log-in

  7. Online Application • Introduction page

  8. Online Application • Customizable • School Colors • School Logo • Field layout and options

  9. Online Application • Real-Time Database features: • Control Center • Undergraduate Data Update • Term Controls • Major Management • Notice to Applicant

  10. 25 post secondary institutions participating with an online application • Cameron University • Connors State College • East Central University • Eastern Oklahoma State College • Langston University • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College • Northeastern State University • Northern Oklahoma College • Northwestern Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma City Community College • Oklahoma City University • Oklahoma Panhandle State University • Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City • Oklahoma State University – Stillwater • Oklahoma Wesleyan University • Redlands Community College • Rogers State University • Rose State College • Seminole State College • Southeastern Oklahoma State University • The University of Tulsa • Tulsa Community College • University of Central Oklahoma • University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma • Western Oklahoma State College

  11. fds Transcript Exchange System

  12. What is the OKcollegestart Electronic Transcript Exchange? The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has contracted with Xap to provide high schools in Oklahoma the ability to electronically submit transcript data to post-secondary institutions

  13. The OKcollegestart Electronic Transcript Exchange aims to: • Help facilitate the application process for students attending college • Provide high schools with an opportunity to transmit transcripts more efficiently and affordably

  14. Experienced Electronic Transcript Provider • Over 1.5 million transcripts have been transmitted electronically through the Xap Transcript Exchange since 2000 • More than 1,400 institutions participating • 8 statewide electronic transcript exchanges • Provider of the Complete Digital Package (online application and transcript together)

  15. Paper vs. Electronic Paper transcripts • 35 million transcripts per year (HS to PSI only) • Cost: High schools $8 per transcript, PSIs $10-12 per transcript (National Center of Education Statistics) • Lost transcripts/Lack of confirmation tools • Electronic transcripts • Greater efficiency through electronic delivery • Decreased cost for processing and postage • Better verification processes

  16. Electronic Transcripts - Benefits • Faster more efficient sending • Greater security • Delivery confirmation • Students self-service As a result, counselors can save time and spend more time with students

  17. Sending transcripts – 3 Clicks Away • Step 1: Select students • Step 2: Select destination • Step 3: Confirmation

  18. Sending transcripts - Students There are two ways students can send transcripts to participating post-secondary institutions: • Release with Application • Transcript Manager

  19. Release with Application • By checking a box during the submittal process, students can attach their high school transcript to their online application

  20. Student Transcript Manager • Students can also send transcripts at any time during the year in the Personal Transcript Manager

  21. Student Transcript Manager • Students can authorize the release of all future versions of their transcripts

  22. Post-Secondary Participation • Oklahoma State University—Stillwater • Redlands Community College • Rogers State University • Rose State College • Seminole State College • Southwestern Christian University • Southwestern Oklahoma State University • University of Central Oklahoma • University of Oklahoma • Cameron University • Connors State College • East Central University • Langston University • Mid America Christian University • Murray State University • Northeastern State University • Northern Oklahoma A&M College • Northern Oklahoma College • Oklahoma City Community College

  23. High School Participation • Achille • Amber Pocasset • Antlers • Arnett • Atoka • Barnsdall • Bartlesville • Battiest • Bennington • Berryhill • Bethany • Big Pasture • Boise City • Boswell • Bowlegs • Broken Arrow • Broken Bow • Buffalo Valley • Burns Flat Dill City • Cache • Cache • Caddo • Calera • Caney • Carl Albert High School • Cashion High School • Cement

  24. Access Marketing Just because you build it, doesn’t mean they will come…

  25. CFNC Marketing Marketing Strategies: • TV • Radio • Print and Direct Mail • Billboards • Collateral Materials • Public Service Announcements

  26. Public Awareness • 80% of High School and Middle School parents in North Carolina are aware of CFNC.org • Of those who know the site, 84% anticipate using the services

  27. Training and Support • 4,850+ School Counselors Trained • 500+ Admissions Officers Trained • Superintendents and Principals • Teachers/ Media Center Directors • School Boards • Governor’s Education Cabinet • Legislative Education Oversight Committee

  28. 1,270,332 online applications 9336visitors per day for an average of 10 min 57,417 (2006-07) High school transcripts 2,461,441 student accounts CFNC.org Usage 2001 through January 2009

  29. North Carolina College Participation Rates for Students from Low Income Families Source: Postsecondary Education Opportunity

  30. Source: Tom Mortenson, Postsecondary Education Opportunity Newsletter Feb. 2008

  31. Why CFNC.org WORKS • Collaboration • Flexible and Robust Technology • Training • Marketing • Constantly Evolving • Student Centered

  32. Taking Access to The Next Level • College Application Week • College Access and Career Planning Infused in the Middle and High School Curriculum • Premier Agenda High School Planner CFNC Version Introduced • Bridges Career Planning and Exploration

  33. College Application Week Timeline • In 2005, one pilot school • 150 students submitted • 150 applications • In 2006, 15 high schools hosted an event • About 900 students participated • Over 1,000 applications were submitted • In 2007, 109 high schools hosted an event • 12,808 students participated • 21,445 applications were submitted • In 2008, over 400 public, private, charter, and home high schools. • 19,356 students participated • 37,903 applications submitted

  34. Questions? George Dixon, Ed.D, Senior Fellow The Institute for College and Career Success 919.818.4775 dixon@theiccs.org www.theiccs.org

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