College Night March 6, 2013
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College NightMarch 6, 2013
Francis Howell North High School
Susan Deppe – Millikin UniversityJennifer Wynkoop - Maryville University
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Agenda for Tonight
Factors to Consider when Choosing a CollegeApplying for Admission Applying for ScholarshipsFinancial AidTimelinesCollege Visits and FairsQ & A
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Finding the Right “Fit”
• Individual Decision•What is a good “fit” for
me, might not be a good “fit”
for you•Visit a Variety of Schools
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Factors to Consider when Selecting a College/University
Location Size Academic Programs/
Reputation Campus Culture Extracurricular Activities/
Athletics Safety Admission Criteria Cost
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Location, Location, Location Proximity from
Home In-State vs. Out-of-
State Urban/Suburban/
Rural Availability of
Internships, Practicums and Clinicals
Travel Expenses
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BENEFIT OF STAYING IN MO
1. In-State Tuition2. Bright Flight*3. Access Missouri Grant*4. A + Program/Community Colleges5. Quality, Accredited Programs of
Study6. Excellent Facilities
* Not guaranteed
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Size of Campus Does size really
matter? Average Freshman Class
Size Student-to-Faculty Ratio Lecture Halls—most
larger campuses will have freshmen and sophomore lecture halls (200+ students)
Who is Teaching my Classes?
Small campuses may not offer the variety of courses as the larger Universities
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Academic Programs How many Majors? (Do you have what I’m
interested in studying?) Undeclared Students? Pre-Professional Programs Assessing Academic Reputation
Program Accreditations Faculty Credentials Facilities and Classroom Technology First to Second Year Retention Rate Six-Year Graduation Rate Academic and Career Advising Programs Job Placement Rates within six to 12 months of
graduation Average Starting Salaries
Academic Support Services—tutoring, career placement offices, Accommodations
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Campus Culture
Public vs. Private 2 year vs. 4 year Religious vs.
Independent Commuter Campus
vs. Residential Campus
Diversity of Student Body
What type of campus culture are you looking for?
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Becoming a Student-Athlete If you intend to be a Student-Athlete
at a NCAA I, II or III School, check out: www.NCAA.org
NCAA Div. I and II need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center If you intend to be a Student-Athlete
at a NAIA school, check out: www.NAIA.org to register
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Extracurricular Activities
What does the Institution Offer Outside of the Classroom? Student Organizations and Clubs Greek Life Athletics/Athletic Events Intramural Sports Spiritual/Religious Organizations Internship & Study Abroad Opportunities
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Safety Clery Act -The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal mandate requiring all institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in the federal student financial aid program to disclose information about crime on their campuses and in the surrounding communities. (ed.gov)
Campus Security Emergency/Disaster Plans
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How to Apply for Admission
Take the ACT and/or SAT Submit the Application for
Admission and Processing Fee.
Ask your High School Counselor to Submit Your Official Transcripts Showing Class rank, Cumulative Grade Point Average and ACT/SAT score(s)
Submit Supporting Documents: Essay, Resume, Letters of Recommendation
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Core Curriculum Requirements University of Missouri – Columbia: Required Core
Curriculum:
English: Four units, one of which may be in speech or debate; two units emphasizing composition or writing skills
Mathematics: Four units, Algebra 1 or higher Science: Three units (not including general science), one
of which must be a lab Social Studies: Three units Foreign Language: Two units of the same language Fine Arts: One unit
www.admissions.missouri.edu/apply/freshmen/requirements/high-school-coursework.php
*Core Curriculum Requirements vary by College/University*
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Application FAQ’s Is there an Application Fee? What are your Application
Requirements? Do you require the Writing
Portion of the ACT or SAT? When is your Application
Deadline? Are you a Common
ApplicationMember? www.commonapp.org
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Sample Application Essay TopicsCommon Application Essay Questions (choose one):
Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
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ResumeSHOULD INCLUDE… One Page Significance
Order/Chronological Order
Intended Major Activities,
Community Service, and Work Experience
Unique Facts
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Earning College Credit while in High School
Advanced Placement (AP)Course taken at H.S. with Examination
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Examination Only
Early College Credit (ECC)Course taken on a College Campus
Dual EnrollmentCourse taken at H.S.
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How to Apply for Scholarships
Submit Scholarship Application
Send Letters of Recommendation
Write Essay Summarizing Your Personal Accomplishments
Interview Process Know the Deadlines
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Types of Scholarships Merit
ACT/SAT Scores High School Cumulative GPA
and/or Class Rank Involvement
High School Extracurricular Activities
Performance/Talent-Based College Extracurricular Activities
Athletic Need-Based Career-Based Competitive/Automatic Outside Scholarships ROTC
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Financial Aid Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid: www.fafsa.gov(Beginning January 1 – Senior Year)
Can Send it to up to 10 Schools Pay Attention to Deadlines (aim for Feb. 15) Taxes Verification/Tax transcript Student Loans, Federal and State
Aid/Grants, Work Study Net Price Calculator
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Cost• Tuition• Room and Board• Fees• Text Books• Additional Course Fees
Most students should complete 30 credit hours a year
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OTHER COSTS
Before Attending
•Application Fees•Housing Deposits•Enrollment Deposits•Travel Expenses
While Attending
•Clothing•Supplies•Transportation•Entertainment•Laundry•Parking
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Admissions Timeline: Junior Year ACT/SAT!!! ACT prep course Pick college prep courses/core requirements for
senior year College visits at Francis Howell North College Fairs Career Assessment/Research Research 12-15 Colleges (programs, scholarships,
admission criteria) Join a Club/Community Service Visit Colleges FINISH JUNIOR YEAR STRONG!
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Upcoming ACT Dates
April 13, 2013 (registration deadline: 3/8/13) June 8, 2013 September 21,
2013 October 26,
2013 December 14,
2013
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Research shows that of the students who took the ACT more than once:
55% increased their Composite score on the retest
22% had no change in their Composite score on the retest
23% decreased their Composite score on the retest
http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/more.html
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Summer (after Junior Year)
Continue On-Campus Visits Application Essays/Resumes ACT prep course/study Apply – many applications become
available on August 1st. Job shadow/Career Explorations
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Fall (Senior Year)
Submit applications (monitor admission and scholarship deadlines)
Retake ACT/SAT Letters of recommendation (plenty of
warning!) College visits at Francis Howell
North/on campus Narrow Choices to a few schools –
but always have more than one choice
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Spring: Senior Year Complete the FAFSA (beginning Jan 1) – pay attention to
deadlines and submit any other necessary paperwork to schools
“Seal the Deal Visit” Competitive Scholarship Competitions Review Financial Aid packages (apples to apples) Make Final Decision and Submit Deposit
National Decision Date is May 1st. Apply for Housing Notify Colleges/Universities that you are not Attending Continue to do well in classes! Request Final FHN Transcript and any Advanced College
Credit Transcripts to be Sent to College you Selected
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Before you get started, you should know:
• Cumulative GPA • ACT or SAT Composite score• Class rank and size • Core curriculum completed and planned to complete• Create an email to use specifically for this process
Bring this information with you to college visits
If possible, visit campuses during the week – this offers the best view of student life, and an opportunity to meet with faculty or
observe a class.
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College Fairs
I-70 Series College Fair – *Automated FairMaryville UniversitySunday, April 28, 1-3 pm
St. Louis Preforming and Visual Arts Fair - *Automated FairWebster UniversityMonday, October, 7, 2013, 7-9 pm
NACAC College Fair – *Automated FairSaint Louis UniversitySunday, October 20, 2013, 12-4 pm
Bring Labels with Student Information:Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address,
DOB, High School, Graduation Year, Major
If possible, ask for the card of the admission’s counselor that you will be working with so you have a direct phone number/email address.
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Questions to Ask at a College Fair What type of student organizations and clubs are there for students? When are the enrollment deadlines and do you require a certain ACT score? Can I get a list of majors to take with me? Will you be reviewing admission applications, if so what do you look for? Can the enrollment fees be waived? What does your school consider for admissions? (i.e. activities, grades, ACT scores, experience,
interests, etc.) Can you tell me about the safety history of the college and the community it is in? What percentage of your students go on to graduate school? What is the placement rate for those seeking employment? What accommodations do you offer for students with physical disabilities or learning differences? What are the retention rates of incoming students at your school? Is tutoring available for all students, if so, is it free? What is the biggest student complaint you hear currently? What is your typical class size look like? Can I have a business card with your direct phone number? (in case you have further questions) What is the parking situation like? Do you offer student housing, if so, for how long? What kind of financial aid does your school offer? What is the cost of going to school there annually? (i.e. tuition, room and board, etc.) Does your school allow double majors or a change of major? Is the campus wireless? Can I work on campus? Does your school offer scholarships or grants for incoming students? How can I be considered? What percentage of students return for their second year?
http://www.collegetocareers.com/questions-to-ask-college-fair/
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Types of Campus Visits
Individual Visits Group Visits Overnight Visits
To Schedule a Visit or to see what is Offered: Visit Websites, Contact your Admission Counselor or Call
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Questions to ask on a Campus Visit What activities and services are available to help students get settled
(academically and socially) during their first year? How big are the classes? (Ask students) How easy is it to meet with faculty? (Ask students) Are you able to register for the classes you want? What is the total cost of attending the college? What types of financial aid does the college offer and how do I apply? Are all freshmen assigned to an academic advisor? Where do most freshmen live? Can I take a tour? What activities are available for students? Who teaches the courses for first-year students? How successful are the college's graduates in finding jobs? What services (such as transportation and shopping) are available
locally? What is there to do on weekends? Do most students stay or leave
campus on weekends? http://www.actstudent.org/college/visit.html
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Internet Resources
Mo Dept of Higher Ed: www.dhe.mo.gov Financial Aid: www.finaid.org
www.fafsa.gov Scholarships: www.fastweb.com ACT: www.act.org College Board (SAT and AP):
www.collegeboard.com NACAC (fair automation): www.nacacnet.org
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We are here to Help!
Jennifer WynkoopAssociate Director, Office of AdmissionsMaryville University314-529-9604 (office)314-686-1311(cell)[email protected]
Susan DeppeAssociate Director of Admission, St. Louis RegionMillikin University636-395-7245 (office)217-521-7903(cell)[email protected]