1. 2014 Junior Parents’ College Program Rockhurst High School College Placement Staff

2. C.P.O. Staff Lyn Rixson, CPO Administrative Assistant Rich Sullivan, Asst. Dir CPOFola Okediji, Dir. CPO

3. What’s Happening at This Point? Mrs. Okediji In-classroom Meeting with Juniors (DECEMBER) Timelines Test Score Release Policy Transcripts (Transcript & Recommendation Waiver) Resume RHS College Visit Policy Opportunities to meet with college representatives at RHS Submission of Jr. Portfolio Student Individual meetings with College Counselor Review transcripts & senior schedule Test Score Release Policy College Search Resources Office Procedures College List Suggestions Relaxed Format Family meetings not required, but welcomed Counselor Assignments Mr. Sullivan: Aguirre - Koehler Mrs. Okediji: Koeppen - Zidar

4. Colleges Are Looking For… Mr. Rich Sullivan. Asst. Dir, C.P.O. High School Record Courses, GPA, Transcript (6 th semesters) ACT/SAT & SAT II ACCP (Rockhurst Univ. & UMKC) Mid-Year & End of Year Transcripts Advanced Placement (AP)

5. Some Colleges Are Looking For… Co-Curricular Activities –Quality vs. Quantity –Truth: Resumes Application Essay –Evaluation Opportunity –Not Just Content, But Grammar & Mechanics – Student Written Essays… Recommendations –Survey Completion: Student & Parent –Counselor &/or Teacher Perspective –Timeliness & Courtesy – A MUST –Going Beyond Required Recommendation(#)

6. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Mr. Rich Sullivan. Asst. Dir, C.P.O. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

7. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (MIZZOU) Decision: Routine Admission Consideration 1.ACT Composite Score : 24 2.SAT (CR + M): 1090 3.Meet all 17 core curriculum requirements/Core GPA*: (English (4), Math (4), Social Studies (3), Science (3), Foreign Language (2) & Fine Arts (1) *An admission decision is at the discretion of the application reviewer depending on the calculated CORE GPA. **Core GPA is not the transcript GPA. This is a GPA that MU recalculates with specified courses (core curriculum). NOTE: At Mizzou, a high school is considered either ranking or non-ranking. Mizzou will NOT accept ranks from schools listed as non-ranking. Applicants who DO NOT meet Mizzou’s published admission requirements automatically receive a comprehensive review that considers all of the above and any extenuating circumstance mentioned in an accompanying essay or letter of recommendation.

8. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS – Class of 2014 In-State: Student must meet at least ONE of these… Requirements to be considered for routine admission. 1.Complete the KS Board or Regents pre-college curriculum with at least a *2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale AND 2.Achieve an ACT composite score of 21+ or an SAT score (Math and CR only) of 980+ Out-of-State: 1.24+ ACT/1090+ SAT or higher 2.**2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale in the KS-QAC *Core GPA/Kansas Qualified Admission Curriculum (KS-QAC): (English (4), Natural Science (3), Math (3) and Social Sciences (3)

9. KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY In-State: Student must meet at least ONE of these Requirements to be considered for routine admission. 1.21 ACT/980 SAT (CR+M) or higher 2.*2.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale Out-of-State: 1.21 ACT/980 SAT (CR+M) or higher 2.*2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale *Core GPA/Kansas Qualified Admission curriculum (KS-QAC): ( English (4), Natural Science (3), Math (3) and Social Sciences (3)

10. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Automatic Admission 1.3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (GPA taken off the transcript –not recalculated) 2.Completion of 16 Core Curriculum Courses 3.ACT Score: 20 or higher or 930 SAT (CR+M) Qualifying for Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship (NRTA) 1.NRTA covers the majority of the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition 2.Automatically granted to eligible students. Students must apply for admission to be considered, but are not required to submit a separate scholarship application. 3.NRTA is awarded to entering freshmen and transfer students from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. 4.There is a fee of $560 per semester (billed fall and spring semesters only) as long as students are receiving the award. 5.Entering freshmen with a 3.60 or higher GPA and a 26 or higher ACT (1170 SAT combined math and critical reading) will receive an NRTA that pays 90% of the difference between the in-state and out-of-state tuition. 6.Entering freshmen with a 3.25-3.59 GPA and a 24 or higher ACT (1090 SAT combined math and critical reading) will receive an NRTA that pays 80% of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. A student must have these requirements met at the time the application is submitted (within the deadline guidelines)

11. What does it take to go to_____________ Notre Dame: 41% accepted. Average GPA 4.14, ACT 33, SAT 2174. NA 25% Boston College: 44% accepted. Average GPA 4.1, ACT 32, SAT 2101. NA 26% University of Missouri: 91% accepted. Average GPA 3.3, ACT 27, SAT 1828. NA 85% MIT: 1 accepted. Harvard 3 in last 4 years University of Kansas: 91% accepted, 26 ACT 3.22 GPA. NA 91% Creighton: 86% ACT 28 GPA 3.57 NA 79%

12. Scholarships - www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.org Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Scholarships: www.gkccf.org/scholarshipsGreater Kansas City Community Foundation Scholarships: www.gkccf.org/scholarships www.twitter.com/rhscpo

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15. Interviews/Auditions, Campus Visits, Athletics & Military Academies Mrs. Okediji Interviews & Auditions –Local & Campus Opportunities RHS, College Fairs, Information Sessions/Receptions –Will an Interview Help? Campus Visits –Visiting During the Summer –RHS Process & Policy Athletics –The NCAA process Military Academies –The process

16. CAMPUS VISIT PROCESS & POLICY Seniors will be allowed 4 excused absences per year Deadlines For Visits: December 1 and May 1 Visits will not be approved for days preceding or following: Thanksgiving, Senior service projects, Spring break, or Easter break. Process Student submits to the C.P.O. note from parents with a week’s notice given in advance of the visit. Once the note is received and reviewed by student’s college counselor, C.P.O. will give an absence request form to the student. Student must take this form to all his teachers for their signature and to inform of upcoming visit request. Once the signatures are received, student MUST return the form to the C.P.O. prior to departing for the visit. IF THE FORM IS NOT RETURNED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, THE REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED NULL & VOID.

17. NCAA/NAIA – Student Athletes Graduate from high school Complete minimum core courses Present a minimum required GPA Qualifying test scores on either ACT or SAT Complete amateurism questionnaire Process Register on the NCAA eligibility website, Pay the fee and complete the questionnaire Send ACT/SAT directly to the NCAA Stop by our office at the end of the year to request your 6 th semester transcript (process to request changes senior year)

18. MILITARY ACADEMIES - Access the website for each academy and read their requirements. Register on the website (Packet & Access to Admission Page). Determine standardized test requirements. Begin to seek nominations from your congressman or senator. Contact their offices to determine requirements and deadlines. (Transcript, College Counselor Rec. and Test Scores) Request official transcript and letters of recommendation as required via Naviance and by talking with your college counselor. Teacher recommendation letters are typically from a Math & English teacher. Prepare to take a military physical (performed by military personnel) Physical fitness requirement must be done by end of 1 st semester of senior year. Scheduling can be done through Coach Nolen. December/January: Nominations are typically sent out Acceptance Kiss Summer Good-Bye – You will be leaving in late June

19. Parent Surveys The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The most important question on the parent survey is the last question where we ask you to brag about your son. We need you to take advantage of this option. The bad: Anything that starts with: “we think our son is a great kid, he is one of three, we are happy with how he has done at Rockhurst.” The ugly: NOT responding at all. DEADLINE: March 15th

20. THE GOOD He has many attributes and is a very busy young man. Responsible **** has begun his second year working at Worlds of Fun in March. This year he is an assistant lead employee with responsibility for a small staff and the cash register in two shops. Caring **** has been an active member of Assisteens (sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Women’s Assistance League) for 5 years. He has been Vice Chairman, Philanthropic for the past 3 years and will be Co-Chairman next year. The teens meet one Sunday each month with a project to work on. One of his favorites is the Christmas caroling party at the senior center. He chooses the carols they will sing with the seniors, ensure everyone has the lyrics and accompanies playing the piano. Dedicated *** has run cross country the past three years and was a member of the varsity squad this year. During the summer, to make the varsity squad *** would drive to Rockhurst Mon-Fri at 7:30 a.m. to run with the team.

21. The Good Continued… If something needs to be put together such as furniture, computers, etc, *** is the go to guy. He seldom needs direction and just seems to figure it out on his own. *** has a lot of patience and will stick to the task at hand without getting irritated, distracted, or bored. He has taken the Theatre Tech class at Rockhurst for two semesters and really enjoyed it. ***was able to wire together a new phone system in a restaurant we once owned. He just recently put in a new thermostat at our house. Also, he built a room in our attic, walls and all. Once he gets an idea, there is no stopping him. *** excels in math and prefers concrete answers to questions. He isn't a fan of the abstract and vague, although he appreciates most art and the skill involved. *** is the first to notice the way a building is designed, he makes comments all the time on how things can be improved or how interesting certain areas are to him. He always seems to be aware of his surroundings. He went to a seminar that ABC University put on regarding their Architect and Design School. He seemed very interested in the program but I'm not sure he was sold on going to ABC University.

22. Accessing Naviance Go to…www.rockhursths.edu Click on Academics Click on College Placement Office Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on … Naviance

23. Type your registration code into this box

24. Enter & Confirm Email Address Enter and Confirm Password Check box accepting “I accept…” Click on Complete Registration

26. Check son’s name Click on the drop down menu and choose your son’s name, then click “go.”

27. Click on “my colleges” Accessing the Parent Survey

28. About Me

29. Accessing the Parent Survey in Naviance

30. Click on the “CPO PARENT SURVEY” link. Save & Return LaterSave and Submit

32. Click on university selected for details about the institution

33. SCHOOL WEBSITE OVERLAP SCHOOLS

34. Please Pick-Up Packets as you leave. Please check the address on the envelope as you pick-up. Call 816-363-2036 – CPO Office With Questions THANK YOU FOR JOINING US THIS EVENING.