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Senior/Family Meeting August 1, 2012 Agenda • Introduction Mr. Ellington • Summary of changes Mr. Wright • College considerations Mr. Ellington • SLI/Salt Week Leadership Team • Senior Trip All Summary of Changes • Teaching/Administrative Staff • Enrollment Numbers • Summer focus – Wildly Important Goal – To be Canyon Creek ministries’ most effective and impactful ministry by the end of the 2013/2014 school year Summary of Changes Potential mission restatement Canyon Creek Christian Academy will partner with families, churches, our community, and local colleges to develop students that are well equipped spiritually, morally, and intellectually to excel in the college of their choice, to become leaders in the workplace and to serve faithfully in their churches. College Overview • • • • • • • • How to submit Application Mistakes Terminology Application deadlines Letters of Recommendation Scholarships Financial Aid College Visits Apply Early!! Try to have all applications submitted by OCTOBER 1st Submitting the Application • • • • Submit online if possible Print/and proof before hitting “submit” Get delivery confirmation with USPS Common application search/apply/status – http://www.commonapp.org • State Schools search/apply/status – http://www.applytexas.org • Submit to all schools by October 1st Common Mistakes • • • • • Not answering the question Misspelled words Grammar/syntax Failure to “save” Not hitting “submit” Terminology Rolling-submit • from September on • 3-6 weeks later decision received Early Action • forms by the required “early” deadline • you’re seriously considering this school Early Decision • legal binding contract • if you’re accepted, you must go there. Letters of Recommendation • • • • • Usually comes from a teacher Give minimum 2 weeks notice Provide a stamped envelope Write a thank you note! Give them a copy of your resume Primary Scholarships • • • • Merit Based Best sources are colleges where you apply Apply early! Nov 1-Dec 15 Call each college scholarship office find all scholarship you may be eligible for explore other possible financial aid • Academic strong SAT/ACT class rank in top 25% volunteer work Secondary Scholarships • Companies/foundries • Fastweb – www.fastweb.com • Texas scholarships – www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/ai d/faidalpha.php • Coca-Cola Scholars – www.coca-colascholars.org • Sam Walton Community Scholarship – www.walmartfoundation.org Scholarship Search • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards – www.scholastic.com/artandwriting • Ann Rand Institute Essay Competition – www.aynrand.org/contests • Public Speaking – www.legion.org • College Board – www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html • Hispanic – www.hispanicheritageawards.org Financial Aid • Need based • Federal Pell Grants, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loans • Grants don’t have to be repaid • Free/required application –FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov • After filed, the college contacts you • UTD Financial Aid rep later in the year? College Visit • • • • After acceptance good time to visit Monday-Thursday to “see” the campus Monday holidays are good Formally scheduled A little more controlled/scripted Good for information gathering Able to meet more college staff members Preparing for a Visit • Check website for visit information – Application fee sometimes waived around visit times • Make an appointment • Ask for what you want Visit freshman classes Check out the dorms Meeting department heads Things to Do on a Visit • Talk to a professor in your major • Talk to a coach in your sport • Talk to a counselor in career center what employers recruit from the school hire rates in your major salary ranges in your major • Visit students in your dorm • Spend a night in a dorm if possible Things to Do on Your Visit Impromptu activities – – – – – Read the student newspaper(s) Eat in cafeteria Ask a student why they chose this school Take photos Check out local activities Student take the lead/ask questions not parents!! After the Visit • Log/compare your impressions www.collegeboard.com/scorecard • Write thank you notes to people you met • Talk it over with parents • Discuss with friends One More Thing ‘FOG’ (Fear of God) letters • About 100 TCU applications affected • After being accepted, these students decided to coast their senior year • TCU looking to rescind acceptance letters • Senior year critically important • Colleges wanting to see strong finish SLI/SALT Week SLI origins • • • • Borrowed from Prestonwood Focused on select group of potential leaders Split time between training and service Supplied/culture relevant materials Concerns • Constricted membership (time, money) • Unintentional segregation of students • Want to prepare all students for leadership Revised Approach Membership • All students participate at some level • Could potentially opt/disqualify out Activities • Still in the planning phases • Prioritizing high impact and effective Riverbend camp – shorter/closer/cheaper SALT week – need to completely rethink Senior Trip Objectives • 100% participation and enjoyment • A memorable/God honoring experience Considerations • Parent/student/staff collaboration • Consider thought/work already applied • Solicit feedback via questionnaire • Decide/begin planning soon