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Help your student navigate the college selection process
September 22, 2014
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What you need to know…
Kinds of Schools
Checklist Information
The College Environment
Admissions Requirements
Prep Curriculum
Application Checklist
Cost of College
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Kinds of Schools
Technical Colleges
Community Colleges
Colleges
Universities
Military Academics
Propriety Schools
What are the differences?
What does this mean for my student?
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College Selectivity
Open Admission Collegeso Accept virtually all applicants who have a high school
diploma or its equivalento ACT scores generally range from 16-22
Selective Collegeso Offer Admission to all or most applicants who meet
minimum admission requirementso ACT scores generally range between 20-26
Highly Selective Collegeso On average, these colleges admit less than 60% of their
applicantso ACT score are usually above 24
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So many choices, how do we decide?
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Evaluate Yourself
What do you really like to do?
How do you learn best?
What have you been involved in?
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Evaluate Yourself What are your strongest and
weakest subjects?
What is your high school rank?
Have you taken a college prep class schedule?
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Evaluate Yourself
What kind of college would you like to attend?
How well did you do on your College Admissions Test?
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Evaluate Yourself
The Ultimate Questions
Do your expectations and preparation match?
Are you being honest? Do your answers make sense?
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How do colleges differ?
Majors and Programs Location Size Cost Reputation Assistance Accreditations
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Prepare a checklist
May sound cliché, but a checklist will be very useful! Gather information from all
colleges your student is interested in
Weigh the differences betweeneach of the colleges
Contact Admissions Offices &ask questions!
Visit Campus How much?
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College Costs2014-15 estimated costs for one year (MN Resident)
Tuition Room/Board Total River Falls 8,552 6,385 14,937 Mankato 7,574 8,042 15,616 Madison 13,196 8,600 21,796 U of M 13,626 8,554 22,180 St. Thomas 36,682 9,200 45,882 Carleton 47,460 12,363 59,823
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College Costs
Additional costs to consider Books and supplies Spending Money Additional fees
oAthletic eventso Laptops/Tableto Library
Transportation
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Financial Assistance
Types of assistance available Pell Grants College Work Study Institutional Aid Loans - Public vs. Private
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Financial Assistance
Application procedures Fill out the FAFSA form Release data to the schools you are
considering Apply early (Before mid March) Tax returns may be required This is FREE!!
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Picture yourself as a…
Let your student experience the college
experience!
Be student
Eat the food
Talk to current students
Participate in campus events
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Other Important Things To Do on
Campus Take a tour
Take to faculty members
Visit the academic departments
Make a list of questions and ask them
Encourage your student to participate in these activities at all schools he/she is interested in.
It does make a BIG difference when choosing a college!
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Help ensure your students chance of getting into
college
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College Prep Curriculum
Minimum List of High School Classes to Take:
English 4 Years
Mathematics 3 years
Science 3 years
Social Science 3 years
Foreign Language 2 years
Additional classes to take:
More math, science, or social science classes
IB, AP, and/or Honors classes
Post-Secondary classes
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Applying for Admission What is Needed:
The ‘right’ curriculumAdmission Tests• ACT/PACT, SAT/PSAT, AP/CLEP
Know the deadlinesGeneral deadline and specific program
deadlinesComplete application form
Double check to ensure completion‘Sign’ the application
Send required materialsFollow up!
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Be in the know on how decisions are made
Academic Performance in High Schoolo GPA, Class Rank, Course Distribution/Rigor
Test Scoreso ACT, SAT, PSAT
High School Courses Interview
o Admission Officer, Alumni, Student
Referenceso Who will write a recommendation letter for your student?
Personal Qualificationso Skills, Motivation, Leadership
Essays and Applicant Statemento Proofread, Proofread, Proofread
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What To Do Right Now Summer/Winter of Junior Year:
o College Information, review your high school courses, and continue to visit campuses
Spring of Junior Year:o Take ACT (Feb, April, and June), Begin comparison process,
and continue visits Fall of Senior Year:
o Apply to 2 or 3 colleges, make housing plans, and schedule an ‘intensive’ visit to the schools applied to
Winter of Senior Year:o Apply for Financial Aid, Confirm housing plans, check on
placement testing requirements, and check on scholarship applications
Spring of Senior Year:o Reciprocity forms, and registration procedures
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Admissions
Your turn!You be the admissions
officer!!
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You decide!! Case #1
Female Student 3.4 G.P.AACT 26 H.S Rank 30/200 Involved in Theatre and Soccer
program at school. Received a letter of recommendation from Biology Teacher as a hard working student.
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You decide! Case #1
Male from IL. Big School 2.8 GPA 208/358 58% Test scores: ACT = 26 SAT = 1360 6 credits of PSEO classes Interview comments: “He’s a bright
kid. He probably could be successful here, but he’s screwed around a lot in school.
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You decide!! Case #3
Male student G.P.A 2.9 ACT 19 No HS Rank Upward Bound student Jr/Sr in HS 3.6 G.P.A IB classes throughout Strong student in Science and Math. Comment: Student struggled first 2 years of
H.S. First generation student. He has worked 25 hours a week while still being involved in upward bound.
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You decide!! Case #4
Female Student G.P.A 2.3ACT 29 HS Rank 110/175 Comments: Student took all AP
classes. Did well in English but D’s in Math and Science.
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Questions???
Any questions???
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Good luck with your college search!
Thanks for listening!
Pedro Renta, Admissions Counselor, University of Wisconsin - River Falls