1. CLASS OF 2019 and 2020 PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

2. 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!!!!

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

4. 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?

5. 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!

6. 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!

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

8. 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

9. How Does My Child Apply to College?
Individual College Application

10. 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)

11. 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 for updates from colleges
Students miss deadlines
Students do not tell their counselor that they applied to colleges

12. NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
Division 1 & 2 must meet eligibility
NCAA:
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

13. 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