1. Class of 2014 College Planning Night
The HSHS Counseling Department Presents:
Class of 2014 College Planning Night

2. Exploration Phase (Frosh – Junior Year) Application Phase
(Fall Senior Year)
Decision Phase
(Spring Senior Year)
Big List
30-40
Small List
4-8
Final Choice 1
Family Connection
District 86 College Fair
College Rep Visits
Campus Visits
Junior Planning Conference
Net Price Calculators
College Countdown’s Financial Fit Program
Application Completion
Senior Seminar
Application Mania
HSHS Writing Lab (essay revision)
Office of Admission Websites
fafsa.ed.gov
Office of Financial Aid Websites
MAY 1 DEADLINE
Big = 50 schools you want to learn about
Small = Reach, Match, Clear Admit
Final Choice = Your Future Institution

3. EXPLORATION PHASE Academic Fit Financial Fit Feel Fit Resources
Family Connection
College Countdown – Financial Fit Program
Campus Visits
College Reps
Guiding Questions
Do I match the academic profile (Reach, match, clear admit, etc)?
Does the college have the academic programs you need (majors)?
Do you anticipate academic success at the institution?
What can you afford to pay yearly as a family?
Have you used Net Price Calculators to estimate aid packages?
What are you willing to borrow to pay for college costs?
Do you feel comfortable at the college?
Does the school offer experiences and programs you’re interested in?
Do the mission and culture match what you are looking for?

4. Traditional College Search

5. Family Connection

7. EXPLORATION PHASE Academic Fit Financial Fit Feel Fit Resources
Family Connection
College Countdown – Financial Fit Program
Campus Visits
College Reps
Guiding Questions
Do I match the academic profile (Reach, match, clear admit, etc)?
Does the college have the academic programs you need (majors)?
Do you anticipate academic success at the institution?
What can you afford to pay yearly as a family?
Have you used Net Price Calculators to estimate aid packages?
What are you willing to borrow to pay for college costs?
Do you feel comfortable at the college?
Does the school offer experiences and programs you’re interested in?
Do the mission and culture match what you are looking for?

8. Financial Fit

9. Financial Fit – Net Price Calculator Example
Financial Data Parent’s combined Adjusted Gross Income, Student’s AGI, Reportable Savings.
EFC Calculate your Families EFC with the FAFSA 4caster at
GPA & ACT Know your child’s GPA and ACT score.

10. Financial Fit – Net Price Calculator Example
Financial Data Parent’s combined Adjusted Gross Income, Student’s AGI, Reportable Savings.
EFC Calculate your Families EFC with the FAFSA 4caster at
GPA & ACT Know your child’s GPA and ACT score.
Family of 4, 1 going to college.
Parents Adjusted Gross Income
$90,000
Parents Reportable Savings
$20,000

11. Financial Fit – Net Price Calculator Example
Financial Data Parent’s combined Adjusted Gross Income, Student’s AGI, Reportable Savings.
EFC Calculate your Families EFC with the FAFSA 4caster at
GPA & ACT Know your child’s GPA and ACT score.
Family of 4, 1 going to college.
Parents Adjusted Gross Income
$90,000
Parents Reportable Savings
$20,000
Students Income
$4,000
Students Savings $0

12. Financial Fit – Net Price Calculator Example
Financial Data Parent’s combined Adjusted Gross Income, Student’s AGI, Reportable Savings.
EFC Calculate your Families EFC with the FAFSA 4caster at
GPA & ACT Know your child’s GPA and ACT score.
Family of 4, 1 going to college.
Parents Adjusted Gross Income
$90,000
Parents Reportable Savings
$20,000
Students Income
$4,000
Students Savings $0
Estimated EFC
$14,500

13. Financial Fit – Net Price Calculator Example
Financial Data Parent’s combined Adjusted Gross Income, Student’s AGI, Reportable Savings.
EFC Calculate your Families EFC with the FAFSA 4caster at
GPA & ACT Know your child’s GPA and ACT score.
Family of 4, 1 going to college.
Parents Adjusted Gross Income
$90,000
Parents Reportable Savings
$20,000
Students Income
$4,000
Students Savings $0
Estimated EFC
$14,500
GPA
4.75/5.0
ACT 28

14. Financial Fit – Net Price Calculators

19. University of Illinois Truman State University
NPC Review
University of Illinois
Truman State University
Harvard College
Total Cost
$33,922
$20,770* *Books & Misc NOT Added
$58,450
Gift Aid $0
$6,500
$47,425
Direct Student Loan
$5,500
Net Price
$28,422
$8,770
$5,525

20. Financial Fit ISU SIUE WIU Ball State Truman State
School Name
ISU
SIUE
WIU
Ball State
Truman State
Wisconsin Eau Claire
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Harvard
Marquette
DePaul
U of Tampa
St. Ambrose
Augustana
Benedictine
College of DuPage
Lewis

21. Financial Fit School Net Price ISU $14,086 SIUE $14,859 WIU $16,103
Ball State
$17,069
Truman State
$8,770
Wisconsin EuClaire
$17,926
Indiana
$32,568
Michigan
$35,564
Iowa
$21,676
Northwestern
$17,690
Notre Dame
$10,610
Harvard
$5,525
Marquette
$27,864
DePaul
$26,618
U of Tampa
$19,500
St. Ambrose
$18,255
Augustana
$18,593
Benedictine
$15,212
College of DuPage
$1,103
Lewis
$13,620

22. Financial Fit School Net Price ISU $14,086 SIUE $14,859 WIU $16,103
Ball State
$17,069
Truman State
$8,770
Wisconsin EuClaire
$17,926
Indiana
$32,568
Michigan
$35,564
Iowa
$21,676
Northwestern
$17,690
Notre Dame
$10,610
Harvard
$5,525
Marquette
$27,864
DePaul
$26,618
U of Tampa
$19,500
St. Ambrose
$18,255
Augustana
$18,593
Benedictine
$15,212
College of DuPage
$1,103
Lewis
$13,620

23. Flagship Out of State – University of…
School
Net Price
Alabama
$28,500
Kentucky
$23,300
Arizona
$31,500
Louisville
$19,750
Arizona State
$16,500
Michigan
$35,564
Colorado
$40,900
Missouri
$21,300
Illinois (In-State)
$26,900
Penn State
$37,100
Iowa
$21,600
Wisconsin
$33,200

24. Flagship Out of State – University of…
School
Net Price
Alabama
$28,500
Kentucky
$23,300
Arizona
$31,500
Louisville
$19,750
Arizona State
$16,500
Michigan
$35,564
Colorado
$40,900
Missouri
$21,300
Illinois (In-State)
$26,900
Penn State
$37,100
Iowa
$21,600
Wisconsin
$33,200

25. EXPLORATION PHASE Academic Fit Financial Fit Feel Fit Resources
Family Connection
College Countdown – Financial Fit Program
Campus Visits
College Reps
Guiding Questions
Do I match the academic profile (Reach, match, clear admit, etc)?
Does the college have the academic programs you need (majors)?
Do you anticipate academic success at the institution?
What can you afford to pay yearly as a family?
Have you used Net Price Calculators to estimate aid packages?
What are you willing to borrow to pay for college costs?
Do you feel comfortable at the college?
Does the school offer experiences and programs you’re interested in?
Do the mission and culture match what you are looking for?

26. District 86 College Night April 16, 2013 – Hinsdale Central Field House, 7-9 p.m.

27. College Rep Visits

28. College Rep Visits

29. Campus Visits

30. Application Phase Complete the Application Online
Application Form - You must complete all material required for application and submit your application on or before the published deadlines. You should be the sole author of your applications.
Essay or Personal Statement, if needed.
Supplemental Information (resume, portfolio, etc), if needed.
Application Fee – paid online (see your counselor for a waiver if you receive Free or Reduced Lunch)
Transcript Request Form
Possible Supporting Documentation
Secondary School Report/Counselor Form (if needed)
Teacher Recommendations (if needed)

32. This is your transcript format – let’s dissect it like a college will.

34. Official Scores – HSHS all or nothing sending
Test Prep
Multiple Scores

35. Page 2 = Test Scores

36. University of Illinois
Students are asked to write two essays:
How have your past circumstances and experiences (such as your upbringing, community, and/or activities) impacted who you are, your future goals, and your choice of major? If you haven't decided on a college or major yet, briefly explain your intentions and aspirations for your first year at Illinois. Please limit your response to approximately 300 words.
In no more than 300 words, tell us something about yourself that isn't covered elsewhere in this application, some interest or experience of yours that you think the University of Illinois should know about as part of the admissions review.

37. University of Chicago

41. Family Connection Search

42. College Information Sessions