College 101 Power Point 11-13-13
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Transcript College 101 Power Point 11-13-13
Seminars are funded by a Guidance and Counseling iGrant from OSPI
INTRODUCTION
5 events; 4 parents and students, 1 student only
Choosing a College: Oct 16-7PM
SAT & ACT Prep: Oct 30-7PM
College Fair, Portland, OR: November 1
College Essays, Applications & Scholarships: Nov 13-7PM
FAFSA in Detail: Dec 11-6:00 PM-Classitorium
Events are iGrant Funded by OSPI
Goal: learn and enhance understanding of the college process from
preparation to admission.
Ask questions any time.
Feedback at events will be important for improvement.
TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
ESSAYS, APPS & SCHOLARSHIPS
• Hear from Julie Johnson, Centralia College Foundation
• Look at college application basics.
• Look at college essay prompts.
• Learn the basics of a well written college personal
statement.
• Visit scholarship search engines & web pages.
• Look at CHS Dollars for Scholarships sample application.
COLLEGE APPLICATION BASICS
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Requirements: make sure you qualify for admission.
• See admissions>requirements for undergraduates.
• Core Classes, SAT Scores, GPA.
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Remember timelines & set reminders!
• Priority deadlines for Acceptance, Housing, Financial Aid, Scholarships
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Have personal, academic and family information ready and at your
fingertips
• Tax information, letters of recommendation contact information, school
(academic and personal=Transcripts and awards) information.
• Open up a folder on your computer and start adding information; save
and back up.
Use your resources:
• Counselors, Career Center, or Call Directly to Admissions Office
• Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream
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REQUIREMENTS- CHECK EACH INSTITUTION
4 YEAR
UNIVERSITY(GENERAL)
2 YEAR COLLEGE
High School Graduation
Requirements, plus:
High School Graduation
Requirements, plus
Extra year of math,
science, English.
Classes in your field of
study.
Foreign lang- 2-3 years
Early application.
High SAT Score
Trending upward. . .
Good GPA
Strong Senior Year
See our website for 2 year, 4 year & NCAA entrance comparisons:
http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/293
TIMELINES AND REMINDERS
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Notebook
• Personal information, recommenders,
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iPhone App
• College Application Organizer- Ken Friedman
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See Peterson’s, College Net for Overall yearly timeline:
• http://www.petersons.com/; http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
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Gather information early and edit it.
Work with needed people early:
• Recommenders
• Registrar for transcripts
• Counselor
• Admissions & financial aid staff at the college you are applying to
APPLY TO FOUR
Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream
Solid: pretty sure I am going here and I can
get in.
Reach: I would like to go here, but I think it is
a reach for me to do so.
Dream: I am a pretty convinced I cannot go
here, but I will apply and dream a little!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAYS
Personal Essay or Statement types:
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The “You” Question:
• Example: "The University of Vermont values a diverse student body.
What contributions might you make to our campus community outside
of academic achievement?"
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The “Why Us” [College] Question:
• Example: "How did you become interested in American University?"
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The Creative Question:
• Example: "Sharing intellectual interests is an important aspect of
university life. Describe an experience or idea that you find
intellectually exciting, and explain why."
COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAYS 2
See paper for pitfalls and ideas about the 3 types of essays:
Get an essay reviewer:
• Parent or family member
• Trusted teacher, usually in the English department
• Counselor
• Admissions professional
• Allow time for feedback
• Don’t take feedback too personally
• Re-write if you think you need to.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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Our CHS Website: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/2237
• The WashBoard.org: http://www.thewashboard.org/login.aspx
• Dollars for Scholars at Centralia High School:
http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/298
• Let’s take a look at DFS application on paper.
• A few search Engines:
• http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/2238 Our Web page with Links
• http://www.college-scholarships.com/ College scholarships
• http://www.gocollege.com/ Go College
• http://www.finaid.org/ Financial Aid
• There are many, many more. Beware of scams!
QUESTIONS?
Jim Parker, Counselor
[email protected]
360-827-6309
Matt Whitmire, Counselor
[email protected]
360-827-6308
Deb Everley, Counselor
[email protected]
360-827-6273
Josh Lowe, Administration
[email protected]
360-330-7605
FEEDBACK
Please fill out evaluation form to help us do better.
Leave on table or turn it in to one of us.
Thank you for coming!
See you on December 11 @ 6PM (note time change!!!!)
FAFSA in Detail
Presented by Centralia College