1. College Research and Planning January 13, 2016 Welcome, Juniors and Parents! Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Romano, Ms. Maura Quinn and Mrs. Janet Dunn

2. Program Agenda Welcome and Introduction Counselor Assignments 2015 Incoming Class Profiles and Trends Top Factors in the Admission Process Social Media and College Admission Assessments Worksheets College Admission Testing The College Search & Naviance Special Circumstances Demonstrating Interest Application Components – Common Application – NEW! Coalition Application – PASSHE Resources for Financial Aid Getting Organized

3. Lower Moreland High School Guidance Department 555 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 P: 215-938-0114 F: 215-947-0333 www.lmtsd.org/lmhs Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Linda Forcina Counselor Assignments for Class of 2017: www.lmtsd.org/lmhs Mrs. RomanoMs. QuinnMrs. Dunn A-FG-MN-Z

4. 2015 Incoming Class Profiles Sources: www.bu.edu; www.pitt.edu; www.penn.eduwww.bu.eduwww.pitt.eduwww.penn.edu Boston UniversityUniversity of Pittsburgh University of Pennsylvania Number of Applicants54,75730,631Total: 37,268 ED: 5,489 Number / % Admitted17,522/ 32 %16,499 / 54%Total: 3,787 / 10% ED: 1,316 / 23.9% Matriculants3,6004,0942,435 SAT Scores2039 Composite AverageCR: 590-700 M: 600-700 W: 570-670 *middle 50% of students CR: 690-780 M: 710-800 W: 700-790 * middle 50% of students ACT31 Composite AverageEnglish: 26-33 Math: 26-31 Writing: 25-30 32-35 Average Grade / GPAA-3.98 (weighted)Top grades within the context of their HS OtherAverage Rank in HS class Top 8% 95% took at least one AP course in HS Performance in HS is the single most important factor

5. Local Example of Admission Trends Temple University 2013 Applications received: 18,813 # offered admission: 12,016 (63.9%) # matriculated: 4,390 37% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.44 (trans: 3.07) Ave. accepted SAT: 1130 Ave. accepted ACT: 24 Applications received: 14,611 # offered admission: 6,922 (47.4%) # matriculated: 2,298 33% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.53 Ave. accepted SAT: 1079 Ave. accepted ACT: 24 Temple University Fall 2015 Application received: 28,886 # offered admission: 16,084 (55.7%) # matriculated: 4,906 (largest ever) 30.5% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.51 (trans: 3.11) Ave. accepted SAT: 1156 ( Temple Option) Ave accepted ACT: 26 Applications received: 14,315 #offered admission: 7,408 (51.7%) # matriculated: 2,395 32% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.51 Ave accepted SAT: 1074 Ave. accepted ACT: 24 West Chester University 2013West Chester Univ. Fall 2015

6. Top Factors in the Admission Process 2014 State of College Admission - NACAC Top Factors:Moderately Important:Considered but Supplemental: Grades in college preparatory courses Strength of curriculum Standardized admission test scores Grades in all courses Essay or writing sample Teacher and counselor recommendations Demonstrated interest Extracurricular activities Rank in Class Student interviews Subject test scores (SAT II, AP exams) Work experience

7. Social Media and College Admission Potential Positives:Potential Negatives: Showcase a talentNegative image displayed through words or pictures Demonstrate interest in school or program Negative impression about interactions with others Learn about programs by following a college, department or professor Anyone you follow may follow you. Keep it professional.

8. Assessments STUDENTS – What is important to you when considering a school? Major, location, vibe, internship opportunities, sports & activities, Greek life PARENTS - What is important to you when considering a good match for your student? Caliber, legacy, size, cost, distance, outcomes Use your Naviance assessments as a guide, especially if you are undecided

9. College Worksheet & Brag Sheets To complete NOW:  College Worksheet for Students and Parents – in Planning Guide NOTE: We strongly encourage students and parents / guardians to complete this assessment TOGETHER prior to the junior conference To complete LATE SPRING:  Student / Parent Brag Sheet  Teacher Brag Sheet

10. College Admission Testing SAT and Subject Tests (www.collegeboard.org)www.collegeboard.org ACT (www.actstudent.org)www.actstudent.org TOEFL (www.toefl.org)www.toefl.org LMHS School Code: 390-303 LMHS Test Center Code: 39-334 Note: Refer to Preparation for College Admission Testing packet distributed in December

11. The College Search: Naviance Completed in 9 th and 10 th : Extracurricular Activities Do What You Are Cluster Finder Sophomore Data Sheet Career Interest Profiler To Do in 11 th :  Update Extracurricular Activities  Explore Enrichment Programs  Enter Colleges I’m Thinking About  Register for College Rep Visits  Complete Game Plan (About Me)  Explore College Research and Scholarships & Money tabs  SuperMatch College Search  Scattergrams  Scholarship list

12. Special Circumstances Services for students with disabilities NCAA Admission to service academies ROTC Fee waivers for testing and applications TOEFL

13. Demonstrating Interest What it means:What do to: Some colleges track expressed student interest in an effort to assess likelihood of applicant attending if admitted (yield).  Attend meetings with college representatives visiting LMHS in the fall  Attend open house programs on campuses if possible  Attend area information sessions  Attend Meet the College Rep in April, 2016  Attend spring college fairs  Utilize college and universities’ social media sites (Facebook and Twitter)  Consider ED or EA options

14. Application Components Elements of application:  Application  Transcript  SAT / ACT scores if required (www.fairtest.org)www.fairtest.org  Essay (required or optional)  Extracurricular Activities  Letters of Recommendation  2 teachers, 1 counselor  Payment Remember to …  Research deadlines and types Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Deadlines, Rolling Admission  Schedule an interview if this is required or recommended

15. Application Types  www.commonapp.org (Common Application) www.commonapp.org  http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org (Coalition Application - NEW!) http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org  Electronic school-specific application  https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education / PASSHE) https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu  https://admissions.psu.edu/MyPennState/index.cfm/login/in dex (Pennsylvania State University) https://admissions.psu.edu/MyPennState/index.cfm/login/in dex  Schreyer Honors College- separate electronic application

16. Resources for Financial Aid Important Links: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov www.student.collegeboard. org/css-financial-aid-profile www.student.collegeboard. org/css-financial-aid-profile www.pheaa.org www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com Note: all scholarship searches should be FREE LMHS: Naviance: Colleges Tab – Scholarships & Money – Scholarship List Attend FAFSA completion workshop in Fall, 2016

17. Getting Organized January to August  Schedule individual junior planning conference  Complete College Worksheet for Students and Parents prior to conference  Enter Colleges I’m Thinking About prior to conference  Attend Meet the Rep Night 4/6/16  Register for college admission tests (SAT, SAT II and ACT)  Visit campuses  Solidify summer plans – community service, internship, enrichment  Attend June class meeting January to August, cont’d  Complete junior questionnaires (brag sheets for teachers and counselor)  Complete Graduation Project Part A  Finalize senior schedule and maintain challenging courses  Attend Senior class meeting in September for directions about application procedures. NOTE: midyear grades will automatically be sent to colleges

18. Questions?