Transcript College Planning for Juniors Class of 2013

College Planning
for Seniors
Class of 2013
Michelle Cundiff, MA,PSC
[email protected]
419-694-2211 x 1104
Agenda
 Tests
 College
Research
 Athletics
 Paying
 How to apply at RHS
Perspective
 Why
go to college?
 Indecision, confusion, moving slowly
 “College is a match to be made, not a
prize to be won.”
 Career choice might come later
Tests
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.org
ACT dates and registration deadlines left for this
school year (6 dates a year):
February 9 with a deadling of January 11
April 13 with a deadline of March 8
June 8 with a deadline of May 3
SAT dates and registration deadlines left for this
school year (7 dates a year):
January 26-deadline of December 28
March 9 -deadline of 2/8 (no subject tests)
May 4 – deadline of April 5
June 1 – deadline of May 2
RHS code 363-525 –-- needed to register
ACT vs. SAT
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ACT has 5 sections if students chose to take the writing test
(and they should).
ACT – English, math, reading, science, & writing
No penalty for guessing.
SAT has 10 sections including a writing test. There is a ¼
point deduction for wrong answers.
Students’ PLAN and PSAT scores should give them
information regarding which one they will score better on.
Most MHS students take the ACT, and then many students
retake it several times. Scores are available online
approximately 3 weeks after they take the test.
SAT Subject Tests – optional. These are for highly selective
schools so check with the individual school.
All colleges take both or either tests.
Test Prep
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Yes, yes, yes!!!
Do something – free online tests, paper test
book in Guidance office, workshops
LearningExpressLibrary.com – free practice
tests.
Classes and tutors for hire – time consuming
Many students say ACT can be difficult to
finish.
There are test optional schools –
www.fairtest.org
College Research
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Students should research colleges that they are
interested in as well as those that would be an
appropriate fit academically.
Students can use their PSAT and PLAN test scores as
estimates of their SAT and ACT scores in choosing
realistic colleges.
College search tools – college websites, OCIS –
www.ocis.org (username – riverdale & password –
ohiocis03), Sr. year college fair at FHS in September.
College visits – can miss 2 school days as a Sr – pick
up forms first. Typically sign up for visits via the
college website.
More sources
 Collegeresults.org
 Collegeboard.org
 Collegeprowler.org
 Cappex.com
 Collegedata.com
College Search Factors
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Academic Programs
Location – how far away from home
Size
Student activities
Residence facilities
Cost
Job placement
Study abroad, co-op, and other special programs
Selectivity and fit for student
Reputation
Statistics according to the
NACAC 2010 data
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average, four-year institutions
nationwide accepted about 2/3 of all
students who applied for admission.
 Common Application has been a factor
in the increase in applications submitted.
 The essay for the common application
has not changed for next year.
Middle 50% Scores for 2011
ACT
SAT Reading
SAT Math
RHS
20-25
UF
20-26
460-590
480-610
OSU
26 - 30
540 - 650
590 - 700
ONU
24 - 29
510 - 620
560-670
BGSU
19 - 25
910-1130**
Deciding where to apply
 Talk
to college admission reps
 Use web tools
 Visit campuses
 Attend evening programs-many open
house dates re major specific
How To Apply
 Deadlines,
deadlines, deadlines
 How many applications? According to
the NACAC report, 25% of fall 2010
freshmen applied to 7 or more schools.
 Types of admission plans – early decision,
early action, rolling, regular
 Application parts – demographics, essay,
resume information, recommendations
College Admissions Criteria
 Grades
in college prep courses
 Strength of curriculum
 Admission test scores
 Class rank
 Essay
 Counselor & Teacher recommendations
 School involvement, etc.
Essays
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Common Application Essay choices
Evaluate a significant life experience, achievement, risk
you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and
its impact on you
Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or
international concern and its importance to you
Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on
you, and describe that influence.
A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and
life experiences adds much to the emotional mix. Given
your personal background, describe an experience that
illustrates what you bring to the diversity in a college
community or an encounter that demonstrated the
importance of diversity to you.
Topic of your choice.
Some interesting essays: U. of Chicago – “What
does Play-Doh have to do with Plato?” “What is
X?” Wake Forest U. - “Give us your top ten list.”
Athletics
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NCAA Eligibility Center – register at
http://eligibiltycenter.org
Costs about $70 to register
Request that your transcript be sent from the
RHS counseling office AFTER completion of
junior year ** can still register as a Sr.
Athletics – adds a WHOLE OTHER ASPECT to
the college search
See your coaches and Mr. Taylor (athletic
director)
Paying For College – note that some
programs & housing/meal plans can have different
costs.
Tuition
Room &
Board
Total
ONU
$34,140
$19,476
$43,616
UF
$27,290
$9,074
$36,364
UT
$8,788
$9,746
$18,534
BGSU
$10,044
$8,268
$18,312
UNOH
$8,775
$6,750
$15,855
Owens
$1,976
Paying For College
 Applying
for aid – FAFSA
 Types of aid – grants, scholarships, loans,
work study
 Alternative methods of funding:
ROTC/military, payment plans, co-op,
community college, be employed, attend
part-time, PSEO
Applying to college at RHSStep #1
 Submit
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application online
Form
Application fee
 Free/Reduced
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Lunch waiver
Essay
Resume or list of activities
Applying for college at RHSStep #2
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forms (or invite electronically)
Counselor Report
Teacher Recommendations
Supplementals
Applying to college at RHSStep #3
 Request
a transcript by seeing Mrs.
Cundiff and filling out a ½ sheet pink
request form
 Allow 1-2 weeks for mailing from RHS
 If the deadline is near, come into the
Guidance office
After applying
 Complete
FAFSA in January
 www.fasfa4caster.ed.gov
 www.fafsa.gov
 www.pin.ed.gov
Attend Financial Aid Meeting with Bluffton Univ.
at Arlington High School on Jan 14 @ 6:30
Other Hancock County Dates:
McComb 12-18-12 @ 6:30
Liberty Benton 1-14-13 @ 7:00
Findlay 1-7-13 @ 7:00
After Applying
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Continue scholarship search
 www.fastweb.com
 www.schlarships.com
 www.brokescholar.com
 www.collegeboard.org
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Check with local organizations
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Churches
Clubs
Banks
After Applying
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for admission decision
 Keep up study habits and grades
 Visit campuses again before making final
decision
 Decide by May 1 – do not have more
then one deposit after 5/1
How can parents help?
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DON’T TOUCH THE KEYBOARD!!
Help your Sr. stay organized
Help schedule and attend college visits
Help your student clarify importance
 Choice should be theirs
Search for independent scholarships
Complete FASFA as soon as possible after Jan 1
Complete FASFA PIN as soon as possible
Text Updates
 Receive
Guidance Updates by texting the
words:
Follow RHS_Guidance1 to #40404
ACT dates, scholarships, deadline reminders
Questions?