SENIOR 2016 ESSENTIALS The Road to More Education

Objectives ► Admission Requirements ► Financial Aid ► Scholarships ► Future Plans ► Deadlines ► Upcoming Events

Parent Perspective ► Be involved in the college selection and application process. ► View process as a learning opportunity in decision making. ► Comfort level of involvement to make suggestions – student must be involved in the process and make the final decision.

Tackling the Tests  If you have not received “the” score – should take in October or December  Reasoning tests designed to evaluate the way a person thinks.  Basic knowledge and skills learned through classes and outside experience.  Indicator of success in college.  ACT / SAT / SAT – subject tests

Tackling the Tests Scale ScoreEnglish 75 questions 45 minutes Math 60 questions 60 minutes Reading 40 questions 35 minutes Science 40 questions 35 minutes % % % %

Tackling the Tests ACTDeadlineSATDeadline October 24September 18November 7October 9 December 12November 6December 5November 5 February 6January 8January 23December 28 April 9March 4March 5February 5 May 7April 8 May 6June 11June 4May 5

The College Search  The Best Resources Jana Duffer / Tonya Briggs / Mark Schroeder Teachers Family Colleges and Universities  Online Help  Campus Visits

The College Search  Criteria to Consider Affiliation Size Community Location Housing Student body Academic environment Financial Aid Support services Activities / Social Organizations Athletics Specialized Programs

Applying to College  What Schools Look for in Prospective Students Academic Record Grades Class rank Standardized Test Scores Extracurricular Activities Recommendations College Interview

Applying to College  Admission Procedures Early Admission Early Decision Early Action Early Evaluation Regular Admission Deferred Admission

Applying to College  Completing the forms Practice copies Decide on your approach Check deadlines Check data List activities Organize data Recommendation writers Counselor recommendations Teacher recommendations

Applying to College  Writing the Application Essay Tell about self Tell about academic, extracurricular, or idea Tell why you want to want to go to a particular university Show an imaginative side to your personality

Essay A - Describe a setting in which you have collaborated or interacted with people who's experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours. Address your initial feelings, and how those feelings were or were not changed by this experience. B - Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how? C - Considering your lifetime goals discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.

Applying to College Special Information  NCAA Clearinghouse  NAIA Regulations  Auditions and Portfolios Music Dance Art Theatre

Financial Aid  Types of Financial Aid Grants Scholarships Loans College Work-Study Financial Aid Programs

Applying for Financial Aid  FAFSA  Apply for State Grants  Ensure receipt of SAR  Complete individual college scholarship application  Apply for grants and scholarships before applying for student loans

Applying for Scholarships  Start early  Search for scholarships  Apply, apply, apply  Plan ahead  Be organized  Follow directions

Scholarship and Financial Aid Myths  Scholarships are rare and elusive awards  Chances of being admitted to college are reduced if applying for financial aid  All merit scholarships are based upon academic ability  Only minorities can receive scholarships  Colleges will take away financial aid if outside scholarship awarded

Scholarship Scams  Scholarship guaranteed or your money back  Scholarship service will do all the work  Scholarship will cost some money  Information not available anywhere else  Been selected as a scholarship finalist  Service needs your checking account or credit card #

Review and Finalize Plans ► Show initiative and be assertive ► Talk with academic advisors, college recruiter, principals, teachers, family members who have attended a particular college ► Consider college that meets personal needs and preferences ► Follow-up with college where applications have been sent ► Keep lines of communication open

General Information & Upcoming Events ► Seniors are allowed to miss two days for college visits. Pick up a college visit form from Mrs. Duffer, have it signed by the particular organization and return to the office the next school day. ► Senior Trip: Dues $30 ► Senior Prom: Cost $40 ► Senior Graduation information including Cap and Gown - October 6 ► Graduation: May 27 th 8:00 p.m.

General Information & Upcoming Events SENIOR REMIND Enter #81010 Stay informed on upcoming events, scholarships, etc.

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