Matheson Jr. High School Parent Teacher Conference Fall 2012 College and Career Readiness CCR Plan

Overview of Presentation  College Admissions Requirements How to apply Deadlines  College Entrance Exams ACT/SAT ACT Review  Scholarships & Financial Aid  FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid  Calendar of Events

College Admissions

University of Utah Admissions 1. Course requirements:  4 years English  3 years math (2 years beyond Algebra 1)  3 years science  2 yrs. required from Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Human Biology  Level one and two of the same foreign language taken during grades 7 – Rigor of high school classes 3. Personal Attributes  Unique contributions  Accomplishments  Extra-curricular activities

Freshman Scholarships  Course recommendations for admissions: 4 years of English 4 years of math 3 years of laboratory science – Chemistry, Physics, Biology 2 years of history or government 2 or more years of foreign language (recommended not required) ACTGPA Acceptance Rate BYU % BYU Hawaii % BYU Idaho % LDS Business College % Average ACT and GPA for admissions

Comprehensive Admissions Review GPA AP Courses Service Unique Personal Circumstance Talents and Creativity Leadership Seminary Attendance Application - 7 Parts – 4 Essay questions

Utah State University

Westminster College  Westminster recognizes academic achievement measured by: Difficulty of coursework Extracurricular Activities 3.0 GPA or higher 20 ACT or higher Counselor Recommendation Personal Essay Freshman Scholarships

Salt Lake Community College  Salt Lake Community College Open Admissions Accuplacer Test (Math, Reading and Writing) or the ACT  Utah Valley University Open Admissions ACT Test

Out of State Colleges  Identify the colleges of interest  Go to the college website and gather the facts: Admissions Requirements Admissions Deadlines College Entrance Exam Financial Aid & Scholarships Tuition

Common Application Apply to more than one out of state college with one application. There are 415 colleges on the list that use The Common application Boston College Dartmouth Emory Harvard Reed College New York University Stanford Wellesley University of San Diego Westminster College - Utah Yale

How to Apply for Admissions 1. Complete and submit an admission application - online 2. Pay application fee - online 3. Submit an official high school transcript 4. Submit an official ACT/SAT score Additional steps required by some schools 1. Personal Essay 2. Counselor/teacher recommendations

Admissions/Scholarship Deadlines Institution Admission DeadlineScholarship Deadline *Brigham Young University**Priority December 1 ** February 1 December 1 – Academic Scholarships February 1 Dixie State CollegeOpenMarch 1 Salt Lake Community College10 days prior to semesterMarch 1 Snow CollegeOpenFebruary 1 *Southern Utah University**Priority - December 1** May 1 December 1 – Academic Scholarships February 1 *University of Utah**Priority December 1** April 1 December 1 – Academic Scholarships February 1 *Utah State University**Priority - December 1** April 1 December 1 – Academic Scholarships Utah State University College of Eastern Utah OpenMarch 1 Utah Valley UniversityAugust 15First Priority Feb. 1 Weber StateOpenPriority January 14 Westminster CollegeRollingPriority March 1 Exemplary Achievement February 15

Deadline – Admissions/Scholarships 1. Brigham Young University - yes (update ACT scores and GPA until Feb. 1) 2. Southern Utah University - no 3. Utah State University - no 4. University of Utah - no  All materials in by the deadline: Application Fee Transcript Official Test Scores

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Financial Aid and Scholarships PublicPrivate Tuition – I year (2 semesters)$8,244$28,500 Average Cost of Tuition for College

Tuition Utah Colleges & Universities Tuition - 1 year (2semester) Utah State University College of Eastern Utah $3,070 Snow College$3,086 Salt Lake Community College$3,170 Dixie State College$4,089 Utah Valley University $4,288 Brigham Young University $4,710 Weber State University$4,761 Southern Utah University $5,576 Utah State University $5,931 University of Utah $6,763 Westminster College$28,210

Investigate All Possible Resources Student Savings Student Employment Family Contribution Financial Aid – Need Based Grants Student Loans Work Study Scholarships - Merit Based College/University Private scholarships

Financial Aid & Scholarships Need Based Based on Financial Need Grants and Work Study College /University Loans Merit Based Scholarships College/University Academic Departmental Leadership Diversity Talent Athletic Private Financial Aid & Scholarships

FAFSA - Federal Application for Free Federal Aid  Apply for a PIN at Electronic Signature  Complete federal taxes early  Submit the FREE application at as soon aswww.fafsa.ed.gov possible after January 1.  Check and see if the college asks for a Financial Aid Profile

Financial Aid and Scholarships  The biggest source of scholarships and grants is: Federal Government Colleges/Universities  Private scholarships represent the smallest source. Biggest SourceSmallest Source

 Banks  Businesses  Employers Civic Groups  Cultural/Ethnic Organizations  Local Government  Military Associations  Religious Groups  Private Charities/Foundations  Private Individuals  Professional Organizations  State Groups  Need Based  Special Interests/Abilities  Contest/Essay Where do you find private scholarships?Criteria Varies Financial Aid and Scholarships

 Complete free scholarship searches on:  Fastweb.com  Scholarships.com  Free-4u.com  TuitionFundingSources.com  Complete questionnaires or profiles  Note application process and deadlines  APPLY How do you find private scholarships? Financial Aid/Scholarships

Scholarship Checklist  Don’t Miss Deadlines  Start Your Search Early  Read Eligibility Requirements Carefully  Get Organized  Follow Instructions  Check Your Application  Keep Copies of Everything  Track the Package

+ Regents’ Scholarship Program

+ Regents’ Scholarship Program Required Classes  4 credits of English  4 progressive credits of math  3.5 credits of Social Science  3 credits of lab-based Science courses to include: Biology Chemistry Physics  2 progressive credits of the same World Language during grades 9-12

+ Regents’ Scholarship Program Qualifications For Each Reward 1. Max. value $1000 one-time payment 2. Core course of study during Cumulative 3.0 GPA 4. No grade lower that a “C” in the required courses 5. One report of ACT test score Base AwardExemplary Academic Achievement 1. Flat dollar amount – max. value of $900 per semester 2. Core course of study during Cumulative 3.5 GPA 4. No grade lower than a “B” in the required core courses. 5. Have an ACT score of 26

+ Regents’ Scholarship Program Read program information November – application December – first priority deadline February – deadline Remember to meet all deadlines: Be sure to submit all the required documents

College Entrance Exams

18-20 Open Admissions Dixie UVU SLCC Somewhat Selective BYU U of U Westminster Typical ACT Scores for Admitted Students

Take the ACT Twice Juniors take the ACT/SAT in April or June Seniors repeat the ACT/SAT by December 2012

ACT Test Dates Register online: ACT (No writing)…………………………………$35.00 ACT Plus Writing …………………………………$50.00 Late Fee………………………………. Additional $21.00 Test DateRegistration Deadline Late RegistrationStand by October 27September 21 Sept Oct. 5Before October 22 December 8November 2

ACT Review Options  ACT Review at Olympus High School  October 1 – October 26  Monday – Friday 2:15 – 3:15  Cost: $40.00  Register and pay in the bookstore or on the Olympus Webstore  ACT Prep and Practice Tests – online 

Online Options for Credit Electronic High School Complete by the end of 3 rd quarter Granite Connect See your counselor for more information

Students and Parent Calendar of Events

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