Transcript -2016 College Launch Power Point

GETTING READY FOR
COLLEGE
Class 2017
11th Grade
College Launch
College Counselors
Carolyn Blair
Mary Anne Modzelewski
THERE ARE 3 MAJOR DECISIONS IN THIS
PROCESS…….YOU MAKE 2 OF THEM!
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You decide where to apply
Colleges decide WHO to admit.
YOU make the ultimate decision---Where to
attend!
Each side has a great deal of anxiety around the
decisions they don’t control!!
COLLEGE IS A FIT TO
BE MADE, NOT A MATCH
TO BE WON.
ENGAGE IN THE COLLEGE SEARCH
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start with a map and a good conversation – look at
the distance from home… how far away do you want
to be?
csi: college investigator – ask yourself “what do you
want to do with your life?” ask others around you…
discuss what is affordable
Reflect on your academic interests– search by
programs and opportunities
OPEN YOUR EMAIL and READ IT! Colleges use
email for demonstrated interest. We keep you
informed via EMAIL.
PLAN college visits/ even colleges here in town
Take responsibility– meet with the representatives
who visit CHS
Do your research: utilize Naviance to find out more
about the colleges that interest you
MEET WITH YOUR COLLEGE COUNSELOR!
OWN THE PROCESS
Parents….keep
going to college
in mind who is
Students…Keep
in mind who is
paying for college
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a family decision, but the
STUDENT should own the
process
COLLEGE COUNSELORS..WHAT DO WE
DO?
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are your advocate in this process. We
write a comprehensive “Counselor
Recommendation” for every student who
needs it.
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are available to assist you in making this
process go smoothly. That can mean
different thing for different families….Let us
know what you need.
 College
counselors develop relationships with
our college partners.
SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH YOUR
COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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Ms. Blair
Last name beginning with A -- J
Ms. Modzelewski Last name beginning with K -- Z
Log into your counselor’s calendar to schedule a
family meeting during the day. Post-secondary
planning meetings take place Monday –Friday during
the school day. Students will be excused from class:
carolynblair.youcanbook.me
modz.youcanbook.me
Log into your Family Connection/Naviance account at
connection.naviance.com/clayton. Complete the Student
Questionnaire and Parents must complete the Parent
Questionnaire.
COLLEGE PROCESS CHANGES FOR
2017
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1. Standardized testing changes: NEW SAT released
March 2016.
2. Common App Roll-Over – 11th graders can start
their Common Applications and save the data for the
opening of next fall’s application season.
3. “Prior-Prior” Financial Aid Process –recently
announced changes to the financial aid application
process includes requiring tax data from the "priorprior” year, making the FAFSA available much
earlier for the class of 2017’s applications to college.
FAFSA will open October 2016.
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR
The exact things a college seeks may vary, but
most keep the following in mind.
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Your Academic Record
Standardized Testing/Test Optional
The Secondary School Report
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
An Essay and possible supplements
Extracurricular Activities
Perceived/demonstrated interest
TESTING
ACT: Can be helpful for
state-funded scholarships
 CHS administers a FREE
ACT to all juniors on April 19
(you will not register for this
ONE test—YOU must
register for all other tests)
 You MUST REGISTER online at act.org for additional
tests that you are taking
 If you qualify you may take
the ACT two more times with
a fee waiver. Your counselor
can tell you if you qualify.
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TESTING
SAT I: Over three-hour long test divided into
three sections that test Evidence-based Reading
and Writing Test, Math and Essay (optional-50
minutes). Students receive three scores ranging
from 200 to 800 – Score is out of 1600: 800 for
Math and 800 for Evidence-Based Reading
and Writing. This test may be taken as many
times as needed, with most colleges taking the
highest score.
 You must register to take this test at
collegeboard.org
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TESTING
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SAT II: refers to a subject area. Highly
competitive schools may require or recommend
SAT II and SAT I, but most schools require only
the SAT I OR ACT.
The SAT II is one-hour long and tests a variety
of subjects. Students may take the test as many
times as they like, but can only take three tests
in a single test date. SAT II and SAT I may not
be taken on the same day.
If you need to take SAT II’s, June testing is best
TESTING
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SAT/ACT- Writing: both include a section on
writing. We recommend all students take the
writing section.
TOEFL: required for students whose first
language is not English. It is a computer test
where a student works individually at his own
pace within certain time limits.
FINANCIAL AID-IMPORTANT FACTS
Should I apply for Financial Aid?
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Even students whose parents have high incomes
receive loans, grants and scholarships
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Many parents miss out on possible financial aid
because they do not fill out the FAFSA
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If you don’t need it… don’t apply
FINANCIAL AID- IMPORTANT FACTS
Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA)
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Almost every school will require you to
fill this out and submit it to the
government to determine your
“Estimated Family Contribution” EFC
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You can go to www.fafsa.gov to
estimate what your EFC.
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FASFA is filed after *OCTOBER
(NEW) of your senior year- NOT
BEFORE!
FINANCIAL AID-IMPORTANT FACTS
CSS Profile
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Offered by the College Board. It allows schools to
ask questions not covered by the FAFSA
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Helps with the distribution of nonfederal student
aid funds or institutional funds
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A complete list of colleges that require PROFILE
can be found at www.collegeboard.org
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You must register at least four weeks in advance of
earliest school’s priority deadline
VISITING A CAMPUS
Visiting a campus is one of the best ways to learn
about a college…and score some “demonstrated
interest” points!
 However, if one of your schools is an expensive
plane ride away, visit a variety of local colleges.
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
How are you going to spend this summer between 11th and
12th grade?
Some possibilities:
 Employment
 Summer School
 Pre-College Programs that relate to your interests:
Engineering (Rolla, Rose Hulman, Purdue)
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Architecture (Notre Dame, Wash U, U of Oregon)
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Visual Arts (MICA, MCAD, CCA, Wash U)
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English (U of Iowa, Kenyon, St. John’s)
 Shadow a professional
 Community Service
 Camp Counselor/leadership development
 Start your college essay, resume, activity sheet DRAFTS
 Free on-line test prep at Number2.com
 Visit some colleges during summer travel
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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISIT CHS
4-SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR JOHN BURROUGHS
ON MONDAY, APRIL 25 6:30-8 PM
WE LOOK FORWARD TO
YOUR NEXT STEPS!