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STEP Conference

Priscilla Ayala Admission Counselor for Diversity Outreach and Recruitment

Missouri State University


Why college?


Why college?

• The job you want might require it

• You can earn more money with a college degree

• To wake up every day to a job you love “Find Your Passion Find Your Place”

• Achieve skills and training for the job you want

• New experience and new friendships

Why would you want to go to college?


Understanding College Terms


College Terms• Credit Hour/s

• units

• Financial Aid• FAFSA

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• EFC• Expected Family

Contribution

• Gen. Ed.• Lab/Lecture Course• Waiver• Degree Terms:

• Associate, Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate

• Core Curriculum• Rigor


What do I need to know about college?


Different types of College

• 2 year colleges• Good transition from high school• A+ Program• Examples: OTC and Crowder

• 4 year colleges• Public vs. Private• Examples: Missouri State, Drury, Mizzou


“Right Fitting” YOU


“Right Fitting” YOU• RESEARCH

• Make a list of your interests, needs and wants for college

• Find the College that best fits you!• Public or private?• In state or Out of State• Large, Medium or small• Rural, Urban, Suburban• What do you need to address your cultural needs?• What do you value the most?

• (Being close to your hometown, family, wanting to live far away, wanting to live just a few hours away?)

• What educational opportunities do you want?• (study away, service learning…etc..)


Fun Facts!!!

- Public affairs mission

- 4 branch campuses- West Plains- Mountain Grove- Dalian, China

- Largest internship and service learning in state

- Over 20, 000 students

- Affordable!!!

- Believe in upholding our diversity inclusive excellence model

- Missouri State competes in NCAA Division I athletics.

Missouri State University!!


Missouri State.edu/admissions/espanol


How much does college cost?


What do you pay for in college?

- Classes/Tuition - Living on campus- Books- Student fees

- Things to think about in regards to college:- Private vs. public- Out of state vs. In- state

- fee waivers

How much does college cost?


2012-2013 Student Fees

SEMESTER YEAR

Missouri Residents $3,396 $6,792

Non-Missouri Residents $6,569 $13,138

Room and board* $3,602 $7,204

Books and supplies** $500 $1,000

Total Missouri Residents** $7,498 $14,996

Total Non- Missouri Residents** $10,671 $21,342

Missouri State University Student Fees


How can I afford college?


How can I afford college??

- Have a plan!- Don’t be average…

- Grades- ACT or SAT scores- Involvement in your

school or community

• Seek Financial Assistance• Scholarships

• Private, state, university• Be aware of deadline

• Loans• Saving money now

Did you know?

Most students get help paying for college.. 75% of students at MSU get financial aid


Missouri State Scholarships

Scholarship Minimum ACT(or SATequivalency)

Class Rank GPA / 4.0 Scale

Presidential 30 / 1330* AND Top 10% OR 3.90 or higher

Board of Governors

28 / 1250* AND Top 10% OR 3.90 or higher

Provost** 26 / 1170* AND Top 20% OR 3.70 or higher

Deans’ 24 / 1090* AND Top 10% OR 3.90 or higher

Multicultural Leadership Scholarship

No Minimum Top 50% OR 3.00 or higher

Hutchens/SGA 20/950* AND Top 50% OR 3.00 or higher


Financial Aid

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)• www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Grants• Work Study• Loans• Subsidized v. Unsubsidized


When should I start preparing for college?


When to start preparing for college?

• NOW!!• Colleges start looking at your grades your 9th grade year.

• For admission to the college• For scholarships


How do I prepare?


How do I prepare?

• GPA/Class Rank

- Keep your grades up early on…Don’t

• Test Score (ACT/SAT)

• Take the “college prep” curriculum in high school = CORE

• Involvement

• DEADLINES • Applications


Dual Credit

• Getting college credit while in high school• Benefits:

• Getting a head start in your career• Opportunity to understand how college class will be like• Possibility of being on a college campus


Advanced Placement

• What is advanced placement?• How to prep for advanced placement exams


ACT/SAT• Take it early: the earlier the better

• 10th or 11th

• STUDY and PRACTICE• Talk to your counselor about ACT prep classes• Actstudent.org

Check and see what score you need to strive on your ACT for admission at your college of choice


Campus Visit Desk:

at Missouri State University

You may visit www.missouristate.edu/visit or call (417) 836-6616 or email:

[email protected]

Go visit college campuses early!!


Applying for Admission


Applying for AdmissionWhen to apply?

• You can start applying as early as you finish your junior year!

Why apply early?

• Priority in opportunities such as: • Housing• Scholarships• Registration for classes


Requirements for Admission- What do you need to submit for admission?

• High school transcripts *• ACT/SAT test scores *• Application fee *• Essay• Letters of

recommendation


Admission Requirements

• Each school varies, so check with your choice of college to verify requirements

• Missouri State• Top 3 requirements:

• Top 25 % of class• 3.5/4.0 GPA• ACT 24 or higher

• Sliding scale


Letters of Recommendation

- No family.- Give teachers/counselors 2-3 weeks notice.- Make sure they know the deadline.- Ask if they’d like additional information.- Let them know if you need more than one.- Don’t forget to thank them.


Checklists


What did you learn?• Be sure to know what classes you need to graduate and

to meet CORE• Take ACT early and PRACTICE• Make your list so you can start research for college• Visit college campuses as early as possible• Be well aware of admission requirements for your choice

of colleges• Become familiar with Scholarships and Financial Aid.• Include someone you trust in your research process

(mentor, parent, high school counselor etc…)• If you can take advanced classes take them


Words of Wisdom


Priscilla’s Words of Wisdom

• Get to know your high school counselor

• Visit with Admission Counselors that come to your school.

• Attend college fairs.

• Narrow down choices to top 3-5 colleges.


Priscilla’s Words of Wisdom• Apply for admission EARLY!

• Have all applications out by the end of October.

• Be actively engaged in the college search process.

• Don’t chose a college solely based on where your friends are going.

• Begin discussions on the costs of college / budgeting with someone you trust


Advice for Students• Learn to manage your time.• Learn to save and budget money.• Build your study habits now.• Challenge yourself in your classes• Ask the questions students don’t think to ask.• Have fun in high school, but your junior year will

be critical to get ready for college• Develop strong listening and note-taking

skills


Questions?


Thanks For Coming!

Priscilla AyalaMissouri State University

[email protected]

417-836-5517

mailto:[email protected]

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