jonathan law high school guidance department presents the college process
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JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTS
THE COLLEGE PROCESS
School Counseling Team Contact InformationSchool Counselors:
A-BOR Paulette Reeves ext. 5868 DB-J Cristina Scarpa ext. 5768
K-MTNicole Pirrello ext. 5468 MU-S Barbara Kovacs ext. 5668 BOS-DA, Marguerite Raymo ext. 5568
T-Z Email: first initial, last [email protected] Staff:Christy Lindsay, College and Career Assistant ext. 5060
A commitment Time consuming Often confusing Hard work Requires thought A team undertaking The student, the family and the
school counselor working together
The College Process Is …
Our Agenda
Student profile Naviance Testing Choosing the right school(s) Applying to school(s) Financial aid NCAA registration Questions and answers
Student ProfileWhat do colleges want to know? Just the facts:
G.P.A. Class Rank Courses (level of difficulty) SAT/ACT Scores
Digital Footprints Be aware of what it is and how it is used
The Whole Person Student Leader Athlete Key/Keyette Club Interact Club Advocate Staff Actor Musician Artist
Volunteer Employee Scout Sailor Member of your
family Church Group
Naviance
Naviance enables our counseling office to offer a comprehensive website for parents and students to use in making decisions about colleges and careers. It allows students to: Research colleges/careers Sign up for college visits at JLHS Check out scholarships Complete inventories/surveys Share information via email with students and parents
www.connection.naviance.com/jonathanlaw
Resources that Naviance provides:
College Information
College Search EDOCS Academic/Action
Plan Interest Inventory Personality Survey
Scholarship Information
Learning Styles Resume Builder
College Admissions Testing SAT
SAT I – (Reasoning) SAT II (Subject tests)
ACT
About the tests
What are they? When do students take them? Where are they offered? How to register? What is the cost? How do the colleges receive the scores?
Are there alternatives? How may my son or daughter improve their scores?
SAT Reasoning Test or SAT I Three sections to the test:
Critical Reading Math Writing
Each section is scored on a scale of 200-800.
There are sub scores for the multiple choice sections and the essay.
SAT Subject Tests or SAT II One hour long, may take three at one administration sitting
Required by some selective colleges for admission
May be used for placement in appropriate college level classes
Will be indicated on the application if required
The ACTAmerican College Testing Program Four sections to the test:
English Math Reading Science
Optional writing section with an essay sub-score
Scored on a scale from 1-36
Four individual scores plus a composite average score
When do students take SATs/ACTs?
Most students take these tests in spring of junior year and then again in fall of senior year.
Most colleges will take the higher/highest score in each section from all of the testing.
Most colleges recommend two or three times.
How to Register:
Online SAT at www.collegeboard.org ACT at www.actstudent.org
How to Register:
What is the cost? (This year) SAT Reasoning Test- $50, late fee $27 SAT Subject Tests- $23 registration fee, plus $12 per test.
ACT- $35, $50 with optional Writing Section
*See your counselor to determine if you are eligible for a fee waiver*
Deadlines and additional fees are described in the written material or on website.
How Do Colleges receive Scores? Directly from Testing Service
Four are free at registration or within 5 days after the testing date.
Cost per school $11 for scores to be sent Current scores and previous scores
Score Choice Student elects scores to be sent Must select prior to registration or within
10 days of testing.
Very Important:
Entering the school code gives College Board and ACT permission to send Jonathan Law your scores.
CEEB CODE 070423
What are testing optional schools? Certain colleges are accepting
alternative information such as evidence of long term projects, etc. This is indicated as SAT optional. The information is on the college’s website.
Consult individual college websites or see your counselor.
How may my student improve their scores?Read, read and read more…
Use PSAT results
Take challenging math classes and other college preparatory courses.
Register for the “SAT Question of the Day” on collegeboard.com.
CHOOSING A COLLEGEHOW TO NARROW THE SEARCH
Important factors to consider: Location Size Major Suitcase School Housing/Commute Cost Activities
Facilities on campus
Community activities on campus
Support Services
Special Needs
Where to Start?
College websites Naviance View books College representatives College fairs ( sign up today for the Harford College Fair)
College tours
College Visits
• Call for an appointment.• Review school information before arriving for your visit.
• Tour the surrounding area.
College visits continued…
Time your visits when students are on campus.
Tour the residence halls, cafeteria, classrooms and library.
Bring an unofficial transcript. Ask questions (i.e. freshman class size, health services, car policy, campus security, admissions dates and criteria).
College visits continued…
Speak, informally, to students. Consider having an interview with admissions staff.
Talk to financial aid office during the visit.
Make a list of first impressions.
Take pictures.
Open Houses
Day or weekend activities for prospective students.
Dates available on college websites.
Usually late spring and early fall.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Jonathan Law Timeline
The Jonathan Law Guidance Department requires 10 School days to process a completed application.
The guidance department reviews the application, including the essay, prior to the student submitting the application.
TYPES OF COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Decision Early Action: Single Choice Early Action Standard Rolling Admission
TYPES OF APPLICATIONS
Online Applications-encouraged by schools
Common Application (www.commonapp.org) Paper Application
Completing the Edocs/Online Application:
Aspect of Naviance JLHS may transmit transcript and support materials
(recommendation letters) electronically to colleges All students must register for the Common
Application Upon completing registration for the common
application, students must sign “Release Form” Student may now transmit their common
application or the school’s own electronic application. Please save your work.
Student should complete the Transcript Request Form (blue form) and bring it to Mrs. Sena in guidance.
Essays
Brainstorm on the topics. Complete a rough draft. Have someone review it. Revise. Edit. SAVE ESSAYS WRITTEN DURING
YOUR JUNIOR YEAR.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Determine how many the schools require.
Make sure they’ll be strong. Teachers Counselor-If you are using the
common application please make certain to inform your counselor.
Decisions
Acceptance Deferral Wait List Denial Inform counselor of decision
FINANCIAL AID
Tuition Cost BreakdownWestern
Connecticut State
University
College of the Ozarks
University Vermont
University of South
Florida/Tampa
Worcester Polytechnic
Institute
Tuition$8,246
TuitionWork for free tuition
Tuition$32,528
Tuition$14,916
Tuition$39,450
Room and Board$10,223
Room and Board $5,900
Room and Board$9,708
Room and Board$9,190
Room and Board $11,934
Books$1,300
Books$800
Books$1,200
Books$1,500
Books$1,000
*check school website for net price calculator *this price is before financial aid/scholarships/loans are factored in
The primary responsibility of
paying for college is that of the
parents/guardians and the student.
Bridging the Gap
The GAP
Cost of Attendance (COA) = Tuition, Room and Board, Fees
Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) = From FAFSA – amount family is expected to contribute
Gap is the Need. COA – EFC = Gap
Financial Aid is money that you can apply for to help bridge the gap
between your family assets
Grants Scholarships
Loans Work Study
How to apply for Financial Aid?
Start to prepare your tax information in November – December of the Senior year
Complete and submit the Profile, if required Apply for your PIN so that you can complete
and submit the FAFSA to get the SAR that tells you your EFC.
WATCH DEADLINES! Contact Financial Aid office for
specific application forms, deadlines and requirements
Financial Aid Acronyms
FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
EFC-Expected Family Contribution SAR- Student Aid report PIN- Personal Identification Number CSS- College Scholarship Service COA – Cost of Attendance
Scholarships
Jonathan Law Scholarship: all students should submit the application
Scholarships are listed on the Guidance website and updated daily via Naviance/Family Connection
Beware of scholarship services that charge a fee
NCAA Eligibility Center All Athletes who are considering Division
I and/or Division II schools Online application: Go to NCAA website
and follow prompts for application. This should be done at the end of junior year.
There is a fee required to submit the application. ($70)
H.S. transcript is required to complete the application.
Questionsand
Answers…