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Preparing for a college search
KNOW YOURSELF: Take some time to evaluate your…
*Values*Ambitions*Achievements*Academic Strengths*Interests*Standout Talents
Utilize resources-under “CAREERS” tab, complete all career interest assessments-View “ROAD TRIP NATION” for career videos
Naviance
Preparing for a college search
Choosing Your College Priorities: What is most important to you?
*Location
*Academics
*Size
*Campus Appeal
*Social Life
*Total Cost – Including financial aid
I. Community College2 year Associates Degreeor fulfill some of your Bachelor’s degree requirement
make sure to meet with counselors at the college about transferable credits
Average cost: $2000/year (tuition only)Ex: SAC, ACC, Blinn, Lone Star (Houston area)
How do you define “College”?
II. Public College/UniversityBachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate degreeBroad range of curriculum offeredAverage cost: $23,000+/yearEx: UT, Texas A&M, Auburn, OU
III. Private College or UniversitySmaller class sizes, more professor attentionEarn Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctorate degreesAverage cost- $46,000+/yearEx: TCU, Wellesley, Stanford, Oberlin
How do you define “College”?
How do you define “College”?
IV. Vocational/Technical SchoolIndustry based- from culinary to cosmetology, automotive to medical assistingYou will get hands on trainingPrograms are typically 18 months, where you can earn certificate or Associates Degreeprice varies greatly Exs: Alamo Community Colleges, Texas State Technical Institute, Culinary Institute of America, Everest Institute, Paul Mitchell School
IV. Reserve Officer’s Training Corp (ROTC)Take ROTC in college, learn about military values, history, and leadershipGraduate from an ROTC program and be commissioned as an officerEX: UTSA, Colorado School of Mines, Tulane
How do you define “College”?
What goes in the College Application?Transcript
GPARankPre-AP, AP, DC coursework
Standardized TestingSAT and/or ACT scoresSAT subject scores (if applicable)
Extracurricular Activities Athletics,School ClubsVolunteer WorkLeadership Positions
Recommendations Teacher/Counselor
Essays
College Applications
Handout: http://goo.gl/guAf07
College admission selection factors
VIDEO… https://youtu.be/2AB-5dCFQrs
• Courses taken• Grades received• Class rank• Standardized test scores• Personal statements and essays• Recommendations• Extracurricular activities• Interviews
HANDOUT: https://goo.gl/oAB7Vy
College Applications: Naviance
1. Update your personal student and parent email2. Update “Colleges I’m thinking about” list3. Update your resume 4. Complete your “Game Plan” 5. Download the Naviance student mobile app for
your smart phone
How to apply?Step 1. Apply online & pay application fees
www.applytexas.orgwww.commonapp.org OPENS AUGUST 1st, 2015
Step 2. Submit an official transcript request Through Naviance account
Step 3. Request official scores from SAT/ACT to be sent to collegeswww.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org
Step 4. Request recommendations as needed (2-3)Counselors, Teachers, Employers, Club sponsors, Coaches (In person requests until August 1st )Through Naviance account for AHISD employees (after August 1st)
College Applications cont.
Regular Admissions The regular application deadline specified by colleges is typically in January or February
Rolling AdmissionsNo deadline date, applications are processed as received.
Early Action Non-binding, deadline usually in Oct/Nov
Early Decision (ED)Binding agreement and should only be used when applying to your top choice college. Deadline usually in Oct/Nov
Restrictive Early Action (EA) Non binding , deadline usually Oct/Nov Restricted from applying to other schools EA & ED
**APPLY EARLIER THAN DEADLINES!!
Admission terms to know...
*HANDOUT: http://goo.gl/2xLXLa
Admissions information
Top 10 % rule applies for all public TX schools except…
**University of Texas at Austin will automatically admit all eligible 2016 summer/fall freshman applicants who rank in the top 8% of their high school class, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review
Other Assured Academic Admits examples (SAT: CR & MATH only)TX A&M (College Station), top 25% & 1300 SAT (at least 600 on CR/Math) or 30 on ACT (at least 27 subscore)TX Tech, top 25% & 1140 SAT or 25 ACT, top 50% & 1230 SAT or 28 ACT, top 75% & 1270 SAT or 29 ACTTexas State, top 25% & 920 SAT or 20 ACT, top 50% 1010 SAT or 22 ACT, top 75% 1180 SAT or 26 UTSA, top 25% no minimum, top 50% 1100 SAT or 24 ACTUniversity of Houston (before Dec 1), top 10% & no min scores, top 11-25% & 1000 SAT or 21 ACT, top 26-50% & 1100 SAT or 24 ACTUniversity of North TX top 15% & 950 SAT or 20 ACT, top 50% & 1050 SAT or 23 ACT, top 75% & 1180 SAT or 26 ACTStephen F. Austin University Top 11-25% & 850 SAT or 17 ACT, top 50% & 950 SAT or 20 ACT, top 75% & 1100 SAT or 24 ACTAngelo State University top 50% & 820 SAT or 17 ACT, Tarleton University top 50% & no minimum scores, top 75% & 950 SAT or 20 ACT
Check college websites for other admission automatic admits requirements
Examples of Assured admission criteria
Things to Consider When Selecting a CollegeType of school
2 year4 year Vocational/Technical School
Admission RequirementsGeographical LocationPublic or PrivateSizeLiving FacilitiesCost - $$$$Majors offeredClubs/Sports/Activities
HANDOUT: http://goo.gl/eC7ZXL
How do you decide??
Visit college campusesConsult for feedback
relatives, alumni, teachers, counselors Don’t rule out a college if you have never heard of itTake advantage of available resources
College Admission visitsCollege Fairs/Virtual fairs (www.collegeweeklive.com)College/Career Center –(http://webfc.ahisd.net/~lvargaslew/)
Follow the Golden Rule of the college admission process:
How do you decide??
Never apply to a college that you would not gladly attend if offered the choice.
Utilize Naviance “My Planner” to record all pertinent deadlines, contacts, interviews, etc.
Read all information sent by colleges, both e-mail and letter.
Confirm with admissions office that you are “officially” on college email alert list
Make copies of every application for admission and financial aid before sending!
Words of wisdom
www.nacacnet.org
Keep college information in separate folders.Keep notes about likes and dislikes, contacts, visits in the file with the information.Set up a checklist for all college applications including:• Deadlines (both application and financial aid)• Test scores • Essays
• Recommendations
Words of wisdom
VIDEO…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF_VJ8D3NYE
Myth #1: Only Top Tier Schools Prepare People for SuccessPart of the genius of America is that you can make your destiny by what you do, not where you go to college.
Myth #2: A College Brochure in the Mailbox Means SomethingThe college only wants the application. The more applications a college receives, the more it can reject. The more it rejects, the higher its ranking goes up.
Myth #3: Applying to More Schools Increases One's Chances You increase your odds when you apply to more schools where your GPA and test scores (ACT or SAT) fall into the median range.
College admission myths
Myth #4: Once you send in the application, you're done. Don't fall prey to the myth that "send" means you're done.It is your responsibility to follow up with college visits, emails, calls
Myth #5: Large universities offer more opportunities than small liberal arts colleges.
It's important to look beyond the advertised opportunities and ask how many students actually use them.
College admission myths
Financial Aid
VIDEO…https://youtu.be/UBHBGBBOjRw
Types of Financial AidA) Need-based
1. Loans2. Grants
B) Merit-based 1. Academic 2. Talent 3. Athletic
Handout…http://goo.gl/pcerPa
Scholarships
1. Continue searchinga) Naviance scholarship search g) www.scholarships.comb) http://www.chegg.com/scholarships h) www.cappex.comc) http://www.college-scholarships.com/ d) http://www.finaid.org/e) http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp f) www.fastweb.com
2. Get personal• To stand out, tell your personal story through your
essays
3.Disregard the $$ amount• Every little bit helps!
4. Keep up your grades • For a more competitive GPA
5. Proofread• Correctly fill out and check for errors; ask for help
6. Don’t give up
scholarships
7. Beware of scholarship scamsApplying for financial aid is FREE and help is available at any college/universityvisit www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams for more information on scams
8. Students must stay organized- All academic activities, extracurricular activities,
community service, work etc., matter on many scholarship applications
scholarships
9. Start preparing by using FAFSA4CASTER- www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov - Enables students & parents to learn about financial
aid process - Provides estimates on financial aid packages
College Days
Don’t forget to visit campuses! Submit college visit verification to AHHS attendance officeSend Thank You notes! http://www.texasmonthly.com/collegeguidehttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/compare-colleges
Senior SPRING exam exemption policy- http://goo.gl/D1SNzU
College rePs
Don’t miss all the college reps and fairs that come to AHHS
Stay in the know through checking Naviance and the college and career website for upcoming events and college rep visits (http://webfc.ahisd.net/~lvargaslew/)Passes can be printed from Naviance (with teacher approval for class being missed)
Summer To Do List
Attend free Café College workshopsRead your college mail and send reply cards to schools of interestVisit the campuses of your top-five college choices.
Send Thank You notes Prepare for and take the ACT/SAT in (if needed)Continue researching your list of colleges & scholarship opportunitiesPractice filling out college applications
Summer To Do List
Volunteer in your communityPrepare college resume- input information in Naviance
Accomplishments/HonorsActivity listWork experience
Compose rough drafts of your college essaysService Academy- continue applying for nominations (http://lamarsmith.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations/military-academy-nominations-faq)
NCAA/NAIA athletes- register with Eligibility Center (if not already done so)
http://eligibilitycenter.org- NCAAhttp://www.playnaia.org/- NAIA
Senior Year
**Make senior year count Senior year is an opportunity
to strengthen skills andbroaden experiences, in schooland out
Colleges pay particular attention to the
senior schedule and performance
Senior Year
SCARY STAT…21% of Colleges Revoked Admission Offers
*Breakdown of reason as to why offers were revoked*Final Grades – 65%*Disciplinary Action – 35%*Falsification of Application – 29%
**CAUTION: Be wary of what you post online, colleges and future employers will “google” you and/or check out your Facebook/Instagram etc…
Parent/Guardians’ Roles
Help your student understand the college search process Be realistic and non-judgmental Be in the "back seat" - and not the driver - of the college
search process Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions Be aware of deadlines and fees due Know that things have changed since your college days Don’t overemphasize your own alma maters Don’t compare your student with others Don’t dwell on disappointments, like a rejection letter Celebrate successes!
We hope this information has been helpful!
HAPPY SUMMER BREAK! The AHHS Guidance and College Center Departments
THANK YOU!