CLASS OF 2019 and 2020 PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

YOU SHOULD BEGIN THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS IN YOUR JUNIOR YEAR YOU SHOULD BEGIN THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS IN YOUR JUNIOR YEAR. YOUR JUNIOR YEAR THERE IS A LOT TO DO!!!!

College Entrance Exams IMPORTANT JUNIOR YEAR TESTS A Quick Review: PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP

SELECTING A COLLEGE: WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU? 7 KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER:   1. PROGRAMS: Does the college I am considering have my major? If applicable, does it have my choice of sport? Extracurriculars? Study abroad? Good job placement? 2. COST: Can I afford it? Do they offer scholarships? 3. CHANCES: Can I get in? Do I have the grades? 4. LOCATION: Do I want a big city school or a small town school? 5. SIZE: Will I be able to learn in a class with 300 students? Will I do better in a small class? 6. 2 vs 4 year: What type of degree do you need? If you are going to transfer to a four year school be careful about which courses you take, so that the credits transfer.  7. Public/Private: Which is the best choice for you?

COLLEGE VISIT Tour classrooms and dorm rooms Talk with student & faculty Investigate your academic program Meet with an admissions counselor Verify admissions requirements Inquire about a class visit Discuss your chances of success: admission, graduation, placement, etc. Bring a copy of your transcript (request from Counseling Center 5 days prior to visit) Ask thoughtful, mindful, active questions!

Helpful Hints for College Bound Students When applying to college choose a safe school, a realistic school, and a reach school Early action Early decision Rolling Regular admissions Open admissions Ask for Letters of Recommendation early PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!

What Information is Required? Documentation Varies by School Application Supplemental Application Official Transcript Essay Application Fee Letters of recommendation Mid-Year Reports Final Reports

Letters of Recommendation Ask teachers early See how many are required by colleges Don’t send more than the required amount See who is required to write them Give teachers PLENTY of time Give teachers a Resume

How Does My Child Apply to College? www.commonapp.org www.suny.edu/student Individual College Application

NCCC and ECC Apply directly through their website- it is FREE Many programs fill up early (Nursing, Rad Tech, Animal Management) Check requirements for admission to specific programs (Nursing, Rad Tech, Dental Hygiene)

Common Mistakes!!!!! Students forget their username/passwords for SAT/ACT Registration AND College Applications Students do not check status of application Students do not submit applications Students don’t read e-mail for updates from colleges Students miss deadlines Students do not tell their counselor that they applied to colleges

NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse Division 1 & 2 must meet eligibility NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org Fee Request your transcript When do I register? You can register anytime during or at end of Junior Year How do I qualify to participate in sports at a D I or II school? Complete minimum of 16 core courses Take your SAT or ACT Eligibility is determined by sliding scale Higher Core Course Average, lower SAT /ACTScores You MUST have your SAT or ACT scores sent to NCAA directly from CollegeBoard or ACT. Scores on a high school transcript will NOT be accepted NCAA code is 9999

MILITARY OPTIONS ROTC Military Academies - Start the process NOW - Offered at over 1,000 colleges - Very competitive - In exchange for paid college tuition and a post college career you agree to serve in the military after graduation. Military Academies - VERY competitive - Once you graduate you become an officer in the military