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500,000 Minutes
Princeton High School
Guidance Department
Brian Church (A-L)
Debra Dullard (M-Z)
Elena Hilmes - Registrar
 Work
 Military
 Trades
 Apprentice
programs
 Proprietary schools
 College
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Recognize strengths and weaknesses
 Analyze interests and values
 Achieve a personal goal
 Increase earning power
 Prepare for a career and expand
learning
 Participate in extracurricular activities
and social life
 Consider influence of family and
friends
Fitting The Pieces Together
 Person….
Where do I fit?
 Program…. What will I study?
 People…. Who will I meet?
 Place…. Where am I going?
 Price…. How much will it cost?
#1 The Person….Where Do I Fit?
 My
grade point
average is…
 My class rank is…
 My ACT score is…
 My high school course
of study is…
 My profile vs. the
profile at choice
schools…
#2 The Program-What Will I Study?
Factors to Consider
 Favorite classes
 Work experiences
 Leisure activities
 School activities
 Dream careers
 People admired
#3 People - Who Will I Meet?
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Visit the campus…
Plan the trip…
Parents should
accompany…
Take the campus
tour…
Meet a department
professor…
Ask questions…
Trust your instincts…
#4 The Place-Where Am I Going?
 Distance
from home
 Residential life
 Campus setting
 Campus size
 Campus safety/security
 Health services
 Sororities/fraternities
 Study abroad programs
#5 The Price - How Much Will It
Cost?
 Discuss
the cost of
attendance as a family
 Community college &
state university vs.
private school costs
 COA (Cost of Attendance)
- EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
Financial Need
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Analyze Your Results
Fit…
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I clearly meet admission criteria
• Offers selected major of study
• Affordable
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Fit If…
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Questionable criteria for admission
• Offers selected major of study
• Financial need package is important
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Want To Give A Try…
Admission criteria clearly questionable or very
competitive
• Financial aid is a must
English
Mathematics (Algebra 1 and above)
Social Studies
Science
Foreign Language (same language)
4 Years
3 Years
3 Years
3 Years
2 Years
Colleges may also require additional courses in:
Mathematics
Fine and Performing Arts
Science
Computer Science
2007 ACT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATING CLASS REPORT
The Application Process
 Online
applications are typically preferred
and can be found under “Prospective
Students” on the college website.
 Use www.phs-il.org – click on the
Guidance link and log on to PrepHQ for a
comprehensive list colleges and
universities.
 A very limited number of paper
applications are in the Guidance Office.
 Application fee waivers are available.
When Do I Apply For College?
 The
month of October is
considered “Application Month”.
 Apply to your top 3-5 choices.
 P.H.S. Application Mania Night
 Many schools have priority filing
deadlines.
Application Deadlines
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University of Illinois
@Chicago - No Priority Deadline - January 15 – Application Period
Deadline
@Springfield - September 1 - March 15 - Application Period
Deadline - After March 15, applications will be considered as space
permits
@Urbana/Champaign - September 1 - Nov.1 - Priority Filing Period
(postmark deadline) January 2 – Application Period Deadline
Illinois State University
September 1 - November 15 - Priority Filing Deadline
March 1 – Application Period Deadline
Western Illinois University
To guarantee consideration apply by May 15
What is a Transcript?
A
complete record of your grades,
rank in class and credits. (through the
6th semester)
 Your highest ACT composite score
will be included on the transcript.
 Upon student's request, the Guidance
Office will mail the transcript and a
school profile sheet or email a PDF
transcript.
The Personal Resume
 Your
list of academic,
athletic, and community
activities.
 Study examples
 Make several copies
 Begin immediately
The Personal Statement
 Offers
information not found
on the application.
 Explain what you can offer
the school.
 Write it yourself.
 Have it proofread.
The Teacher Recommendation
 Best
to write out a request.
 Share where you are going.
 Include addressed envelope and stamp.
 Share what you want in the
recommendation.
 Share with the author the common link
between the school and yourself.
 Give the teacher a deadline.
IVCC Applicants
 Complete
the admission application in the
fall.
 Visit www.ivcc.edu for more information.
 IVCC Tuition Guarantee Notice of Intent
Form - Check your eligibility
IVCC Placement Testing
 All
first-time, full-time students must take
placement tests at IVCC in English and
Math (Accuplacer)
 The following ACT sub-scores will
exempt you from the IVCC placement
testing:
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Math - 24
 English - 22
 Reading - 23
An Overview of Financial Aid
 Apply
for your PIN number at :
www.pin.ed.gov
 File
the FAFSA as soon as possible after
January 1, 2010 at www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Use
a FAFSA worksheet to help complete
the filing process.
Financial Need Calculation
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
is determined by completing the FAFSA.
 Outside scholarships and awards are then
added to expected family contribution
which then decreases the financial aid
package offered by the university.
 Finally, the student’s financial aid package
is determined.
The Student Aid Report (SAR)
Will receive in mail 2-3 weeks after filing
Make any necessary corrections
Pay attention to EFC (Expected Family
Contribution)
Is “Financial Need” the same at
all institutions?
NO!
“Financial
Need” is determined using the cost of
attendance at individual institutions.
College “A”
COA
EFC
FINANCIAL
$18,000
- 5,000
NEED $13,000
College “B”
COA
EFC
FINANCIAL
NEED
$8,500
- 5,000
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$3,500
Scholarships
 Register
at www.fastweb.com
 Check PrepHQ for a complete listing of
local scholarships – Wal-Mart, Princeton
Memorial Scholarship, Princeton Rotary.
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Check PrepHQ
daily for
announcements
Prairie State Achievement
Examination (PSAE)
Day 1 – Wed., April 22 - ACT Plus Writing
 Day 2 - Thursday, April 23
 ISBE Science Test
 Reading for Information (WorkKeys)
 Applied Math (WorkKeys)
 PSAE pre-registration will be completed
at PHS during Block 4
on Friday, April 17.
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Should I Retake The ACT?
 Next
test: April 4 and June 13, 2009
 PHS School Code: 143-560
 PHS Test Center Code: 163030
 ACT No Writing - $31 (2009 fee)
 ACT Plus Writing - $46 (2009 fee)
 The ACT is given at PHS in October
and February (National Test Date).
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Become familiar with the ACT test content and
format.
Review your PLAN® results to identify academic
weaknesses.
Learn appropriate test-taking strategies
Use ACT Online PrepTM – ACT’s test preparation
program.
Review The Real ACT Prep Guide – the official
test prep book – available for purchase at
www.act.org.
Visit the ACT at www.actstudent.org - take the
ACT free practice tests.
What’s Next for You?
 Encourage
the completion of college
applications in October and November
 Take college visits – Spring Break 2009
 Complete FAFSA after January 1, 2010
 After the final school selection is made,
contact schools not chosen.
 Be organized and meet all deadlines!!!!!
 Determine
college costs
 Investigate ALL possible resources
− Parents
− Savings
− Summer earnings
− Financial aid: scholarships, grants,
loans and work-study
− Other sources
 Secure necessary forms and note the
deadlines
 Apply for financial aid as early as possible
Take Responsibility!!!
Stay Positive!!!
Utilize PREPHQ!!!
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