Transcript College Process for Juniors - Gonzaga Preparatory School

Junior
College Process
Gonzaga Preparatory
School
January 15, 2014
Welcome!
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Joe Feryn
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Morgan Hatcher
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Dennis Kukuk
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Ann Kukuk
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College Process for Juniors
The main topics to be considered at this point in the college
process:
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Criteria for college admission
Appropriate curriculum
Cumulative g.p.a. and grade trends
Personal profile
College admission tests
Shopping for a college
Application process
Financial aid process
Special circumstances
Criteria for College Admission*
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Rigor of high school curriculum
Cumulative grade point average
College admission tests scores
Personal essays
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
*Basis of an “holistic” approach to college
admission
Appropriate curriculum
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What are “core” courses?
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Secondary vs. Post-secondary requirements
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English
History/Social Science
Math
Science
Languages
Admission vs. graduation
Required vs. Recommended
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“Required” = minimum
“Recommended” = magis, rigor
Relative from college to college and level of selectivity
Rigor strengthens college admission profile
Cumulative g.p.a.
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Unweighted
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Evaluated by colleges after 6 semesters
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Follows 11-point grading scale
All academic courses possess equal value
Preferred by most colleges to which GP students apply
Evaluated with “rigor” of coursework
Basis of preliminary offers of admission
7th semester grades required to confirm admission
Final transcript and grades finalize admission
Evaluated by colleges for grade trends
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Maintain positive performance or show improvement
Most colleges are looking for reasons to admit
Personal Profile
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Product of attitudinal and behavioral choices
Factor in admission
Reflected in a variety of forums
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Classroom
Social Media
Activities
Addressed in recommendations
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Teachers
Counselors
College Admission Tests
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Evaluate pre-ACT (PLAN) and pre-SAT (PSAT) results
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Register for at least one test this spring
“Score-Choice” vs. full disclosure
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Determine which test to take
Use pre-tests to prepare for ACT and/or SAT
Know the reporting policy of each college!
We recommend students send all scores.
Send scores directly to colleges from the testing
agency. Colleges must receive scores by the colleges’
application deadlines.
College Research
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Discern personal values
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Religious/secular
Private/public
Location
Urban/rural
Majors/programs
Cost/affordability
Preview college/university websites
Tour colleges whenever possible
Talk with alumni
Begin now; be inclusive; narrow college choices
by September
Application Process
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Apply early (September/October/November)
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Early Action/Early Decision/Regular
Apply online
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Counselors will meet with students and parents
early in September to provide updated application
process details.
Financial Aid
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Recognize that colleges are the first and best
sources of financial aid
Request FA and scholarship information
when applying for admission
Attend Gonzaga Prep’s FA workshop in the
fall
Become familiar with reputable FA websites
Beware of scams; seeking and applying for
FA is free
Special Circumstances
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Any junior intending on playing sports in
college should register with the NCAA at
www.ncaa.org and/or NAIA at
http://www.naia.org.
Any junior interested in the U.S. military
academies and/or ROTC should appoint with
Mr. Kukuk this spring.
Family Connection
What can you do on Family
Connection?
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Complete/share surveys and résumé
Share game plan
Take career and personality inventories
Research and compare colleges
Research majors and careers
Track deadlines
View schedule of college visits
Search for scholarships
Prepare for SAT/ACT tests
Receive communications from Gonzaga Prep
Expectations
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Gonzaga Prep will use Family Connection exclusively to
manage the College Application Process. Students are
expected to:
– Complete Surveys/Resumes for counselor & teachers
– Update Prospective & Active Applications
– Request Transcripts
– Request Letters of Recommendation
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It is the student’s responsibility to have official test
scores sent directly to the colleges from the testing
agency (SAT/ACT).
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Students need to check email regularly and respond.
How is Family Connection accessed?
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On the Web
– Link from www.gprep.com (click on College Bound,
then select “Naviance Family Connection”)
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http://connection.naviance.com/gonprep
All students and parents were registered for Family
Connection during their freshman year.
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If you do not remember your code, or have not yet registered,
please contact your counselor.
Family Connection Sign-In
Select
SelectCollege
CollegeBound
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Select Naviance
Select Naviance
Family Connection
Enter your email address and the
password you created.
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Welcome Page
Test Prep
PrepMe is an ACT/SAT preparation program.
PrepMe is an ACT/SAT
It is FREE and is accessed through
preparation program. It is FREE
your student’s Family Connection
and is accessed through your
account.
Family Connection account.
College Search
Add them to
2)…then add them to your list.
your list here.
1) Search for colleges here…
Search for
colleges here.
Track interest level, deadlines, app
process, and access contact information
for selected colleges.
Research Careers
Under Careers Under Careers tab, begin
tab, begin to to research careers.
research careers.
About Me…
Assigned Tasks for Juniors to
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Develop résumé
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Complete game plan
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The information about your various achievements will
be used by your counselor and teachers to complete
college paperwork.
The information about goals after high school and
college interests will be used by your counselor to
assist in the college search.
Research colleges and careers
Begin PrepMe
Tips
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Visit the website often!
Explore on your own.
Use your Gonzaga Prep email address.
Gonzaga Prep counselors provide full
college advising; you need not pay a private
party for services.
College Counseling Expectations
and Responsibilities
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You will read and return the expectation
sheet to your counselor today.
Your parents will receive a copy tonight.