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Your Life Map:
Planning for College
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Post Secondary Counseling
Academic Counseling
Source: ACT’s College Planning Guide
You will learn on this part
of the journey:
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time management/prioritizing
communication
independence
your strengths/weaknesses
how and when to ask for help
your actions/decisions or lack of
will have consequence! (P/F)
Final Stats on Class of 2014
216 Graduates to College
Type of School
#
%_____
4 year Schools
203
94%
2 year Schools
13
6%
Out of State
73
34%
Catholic Colleges
32
15%
JCCC
12
4%
KSU
53
25%
KU
44
20%
818 Applications/Transcripts processed for Srs
3.78 average per Senior
College Family Connection
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What is it?
How do I access it?
What can I do with it?
How does it help career and
college planning?
94/220 seniors HAVE NOT
Registered!
How is it accessed?
College Family Connection
on the Web
http://connection.naviance.com/stasaints
Link on STA website also
Student accounts- Student should be
registered, most use STA email address
Parent accounts –Registration code
given to you with Skyward code. Call or
email if you don’t have it or if you are
having problems logging in.
Colleges I
have visited
Definition------A scheduled visit with the admissions office
to a college where you have an interest. A stroll around the campus
and visit to a frat house does not count!
Procedure-----•Several days in school calendar where Seniors do not have to
be in school…. Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 13, 15, 16, Nov 13-14, &
Dec. 5. Go on these days if possible so you don’t miss class.
•Parent call Mrs. Jordan in Attendance Office on day to report absence.
You can call in advance of this visit.
•Student obtain an actual signature from college official with date on
letterhead or program on the date of the visit. (Not the visit
confirmation letter or a business card!)
•Return this to Mrs. Jordan so she can code absence as excused.
•If there is obvious abuse of the policy, then your visits will be
marked as unexcused.
College Visit Programs (on their Campus)
When are Senior Days?
Sept. 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 14, 21
How to attend?
Register Online
After you register online, you will receive an email confirmation. Questions?
[email protected]
785-864-3911
K State
Senior days
You're Invited!
Register now
You're invited to a Senior Day at K-State! Spend
a day exploring K-State's campus.
Your day will include opportunities to discuss your academic interests with a K-State faculty member and hear the latest
information about financial aid, fraternities, sororities, residence halls and much more! Take a tour of campus, and enjoy
lunch in the K-State Student Union. Our lunch program includes a student panel and prizes, and one lucky student will
receive $250 toward textbooks for his or her first semester at K-State.
Cost
$20 per student and $15 for each parent, family member, or guest, which covers program materials,
parking, and lunch.
Choose a date
You can choose from six event dates:
October 6
October 10
October 13
October 20
Nov 3
Nov 11
Benedictine:
RAVEN DAY
Raven Days provide an enjoyable and informative visit to our college community and are offered on select Mondays and Fridays during the
academic year. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The schedule includes a walking tour of campus and residence hall rooms,
an academic overview, meetings with admission counselors, lunch in the Café, and an opportunity to attend one of three interest sessions
on Nursing, Engineering, and our Programs of Distinction. Mass is available for those who wish to attend as well. Individual appointments
with professors are unavailable on Raven Days. Register here: http://www.benedictine.edu/apply/visit/raven-day
ADD AN OVERNIGHT TO YOUR RAVEN DAY VISIT
Seniors and transfers (only) are invited to spend the night in a residence hall on the evening of your visit for select Raven Days. We’ll
introduce you to your student host at the conclusion of your Raven Day activities.
RAVEN DAY DATES
Monday, Sept. 1
Friday, Oct. 17
Friday, Sept. 26
Friday, Nov. 21
Friday, Oct. 3
Friday, Dec. 5
Creighton: Jay Days Weekday Visit Program
Location Harper Center
Creighton University 602 N. 20th Street Omaha NE 68108
Contact Admissions Office (402) 280-2703 [email protected]
Learn about Creighton in smaller group sessions than CU Sunday Open House. Sept 28 and October 12. Jay Days are scheduled on
weekdays, while classes are in session, to give you a good feel for campus life. Dates are Oct 13, 16, 17, and Nov 10 and 17. Get a more
detailed look at Creighton during Jay Days: Tour campus Meet with faculty. Find out about the resources available at Creighton. Get the
details about admission and scholarship.
College Fairs
Sept 9: Private HS College Fair Rockhurst HS 6:30pm
Sept 10: Catholic College Fair 8-8:45am
Oct. 5: Nat’l College Fair Downtown Conv Center 1-4 pm
Oct. 6: Nat’l College Fair Downtown Conv Center 8:30am-11:30am
Oct. 13 OP Convention Center 6:30-8:30pm
Oct. 15: Shawnee Mission East College Clinic 6:30pm
Preregister for the college fairs
By creating an account at www.gotomyncf.com, students will
receive their own barcode that will be scanned by the
college representatives at the fair.
•saves the student time and effort in filling out numerous
information cards
•allows more time for face-to-face interaction with
the representatives.
•Once the free account is created, students can log back in at
a later time and print off their specialized barcode. The
information and barcodes never expire, and they are usable
at ANY college fair.
•Students will need to have their barcode registration with
them when they attend the fair.
•Visit the www.nationalcollegefairs.org website for details and
information about NACAC and the Kansas City fair.
Athletes:
Need a transcript/ACT scores for an
official college visit:
1)Email Mrs. White the NAME of the coach,
the college name and the coach’s email
and/or FAX number.
2)Request ACT scores to be sent from ACT
to the college and NCAA/NAIA
3)Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
and/or NAIA for academic eligibility
ACT
Planning for College
You can organize the college
planning process in
six simple steps
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Know Yourself and Your Reasons
for Attending College
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Consider College Characteristics
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List, Compare, and Visit
Colleges
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Apply for Admission and
Observe Deadlines
Narrow your choices (STA average is 3-5)
Review college admission test requirements
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ACT – Sept. 13, Oct 25 and Dec 14
SAT and/or Subject tests – Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6
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Apply to colleges on their website or Common App
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Know college application fees and deadlines
 Early deadlines for some schools Nov. 1 &
Dec. 1
 Early Decision is binding, Early Action is not
Know scholarship requirements
NCAA/NAIA Eligibility form – We submit
transcript now….. http://eligibilitycenter.org
http://www.playnaia.org/
TEST PREP- DO SOMETHING!!
FREE PRACTICE TEST FROM ACT!
1. Power Prep: ACT Meets 2 times, evening sessions, $80, prior to
each test date. Also one session class Oct. 21 (no school)
2. Two Sisters: ACT
Meets 6 times , Sun evening, more curriculum based.
Postcards mailed to student home. 19th year at STA.
3. ZAPS: One day session, Oct 13 (no school!), $75 zaps.com
5. Adam Groden and others – Ind/Groups 816-516-2119
6. Get Smarter Prep – Group and Individual 913-322-3400
7. Kaplan/Princeton Review - $800+
8. Tutorious: Classes here, small group $400. CRAM course
9/6 & 7 12-4 here at STA. $99 Tutorius.org
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Submit application materials (electronic) prior to deadline
High school transcript (3 free, other $3). Must request on CFC
each transcript/or application submitted.
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Apply for Admission and
Observe Deadlines
Official transcript vs unofficial transcript. Fax $7.50. Pay in May
We submit transcripts beginning Sept 2.
Recommendations – Ask ASAP
 Completed teacher recs letters to Mrs. Bruns
 All letters are confidential
Admission test results-ACT Scores must be requested
from ACT. Scores will not appear on transcript.
www.actstudent.org
Common Application – website, 300+ colleges and
universities
www.commonapp.org
We submit items electronically, tracking # on CFC
Class rank - N/A See bar graph
Class of 2015 6th semester GPA
70
Top 50%
Top 75%
60
Students = 235
50
Top 25%
40
30
20
Top 10%
59
59
58
97.40-93.35
93.33-88.19
88.17-75.27
35
10
12
12
100+
99.9-99.28
0
99.26-97.47
GPA
Counselor Recommendation
In order for the Counselor Rec/Secondary School
Report to be completed, you must complete the
following on the College FC website:
Student Questionnaire
Parent Questionnaire
Complete the resume on CFC or email your resume to Mrs.
Bruns. Also email your essay.
College recommendations will not be completed by Mrs.
Bruns until all these materials are on file. Please complete
this at least two weeks prior to your postmark deadline. If you ask
last minute, it may not be done in time to meet the deadline!
Application Timetable
• NOW- Make appointment with Mrs. Bruns to review
applications, takes about 30-45 mins. Tues-Fri
•Please call before just “stopping by” 9133192477
•Are you using the Common App? Let me know ASAP!
•Write essays, have someone review essay, finalize it (Sr. Eng)
•Contact teachers for recommendations if necessary
•Submit your application online prior to the deadline
•Complete all applications prior to Dec. 1
•Apply for housing!!
•Jan. 1- Register with FAFSA online (www.fafsa.ed.gov), get
PIN numbers for you and parents (www.pin.ed.gov)
REJECTION!! Expect it!
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of your rejection of my application
for admission. As much as I would like to
accommodate you, I find I cannot. I have already
received five rejections from other colleges, which
is, in fact, my limit. Your rejection puts me over
my cap. Therefore, I regret to inform you that I
am rejecting your rejection and, as much as this
may inconvenience the College, I will appear for
classes on Sept 3rd.
Keep accurate records!
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Develop a Plan to Finance
Your Education
Have the family “Money Talk” NOW
Determine total 9 month college costs
Investigate ALL possible resources
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Parents
Savings
Summer earnings
Financial aid: scholarships, grants,
loans & work-study
Other sources
Scholarships
STA List
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Posted on FC website
and updated daily
Paper copies are in Acad
Counseling Office or online
Is it a postmark deadline or
“be there” deadline?
Some sponsors are
accepting only the first 350,
1000, etc. submitted
applications. Pay attention
to that!
If you apply online, are you
required to submit
additional items, such as
transcripts, recs, etc.?
Other sources
 Colleges
 FASTWEB.com
www.fastweb.com
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Parent’s place of
employment
Community
organizations
www.finaid.org
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Develop a Plan to Finance
Your Education
Secure necessary forms and note
deadlines - FAFSA in Jan.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply for financial aid as early as
possible, can do online Jan 1
Selective schools may require the
CSS Profile form in the fall
Encourage parents
to do taxes early or estimate
Don’t eliminate any
college because of
costs!
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Source: ACT College Planning Guide
What Does Postsecondary
Education Cost?
Budget Items
Colleges – Estimated Costs
2-Year
Public
Private
Tuition & Fees
$2970
$10425
$36090
Room & Board
$(6652)
$8200
$ 9868
Books & Supplies
$1000
$1000
$1000
Transportation
$500
$500
$ 500
Miscellaneous
$1200
$2400
$ 2400
Total Budget
$5670
$22525
$49858
Budget for 9 months
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Review and Finalize
Your Plans
Show initiative and be assertive
Talk with your parents and counselor
Select a college that meets YOUR needs
and preferences
National Decision Day is May 1
Follow up with colleges where you have
applied
Complete housing forms soon!
Register for summer Orientation early
College Success Factors
Test scores and high
school grades are
important . . .
. . . However, they
measure only part of
your “potential”
Source: ACT College Planning Guide
COLLEGE NOW
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Info Session Aug 21(Olathe Med Center) & Aug 26 JCCC Regnier 101 7-8:30pm
Apply for admission by 8/29
Mail/Fax in Concurrent Enrollment Form…signed by
Dr. Ford by 8/29
Email from JCCC…you are admitted, JCCC ID and
password
Register for specific class by STA hour, CRN #
@jccc.edu/collegenow Fall and Full Year
ACT scores for English and Math or take COMPASS test by Aug 29
Pay online with check or credit card
Deadline for enrollment & pay by Sept 12
DROP JCCC class if you drop STA class
http://www.jccc.edu/collegenow
Erin Elmore, [email protected] Our Contact
College Algebra credit
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Quick Step Plus Program: 3 hours
College Algebra credit in this class.
JCCC College Algebra teacher will
discuss enrollment in class. Need a
score 25 Math on ACT or take the
COMPASS test at JCCC. Enrollment
deadline is mid October.
Important Reminders
•Be aware of your email address and posting on Internet …..
Facebook, etc. New email address with gmail, hotmail, aol, etc
just for college correspondence.
• Pass/Fail form out after 1st grading period
•Red in Grad Req. on Skyward-See Mrs Castinado NOW!!!
•All class schedule changes must be DONE by
Thurs, Aug 28.
•Messages on College Family Website - Please use this to keep updated on
college visits, deadlines, scholarships, etc.
•Housing forms can be filed at several colleges
•You can accept scholarships at more than one college
•E mail - - [email protected]