Demystifying College Admissions
Clark County School DistrictLas Vegas, NV
Calendar for Senior Students
CCSD Moving On – College and Career Transitional Planning Guide– See Handout
College Admissions Process
Finding a college that fits Request college information Complete application College Entrance Exams Campus visit College Comparison Worksheet
Finding a College That Fits
Know YourselfGoals Likes & Dislikes Abilities Resources
Other Considerations Size Type Location Affordability Programs/Degrees
College Information
College websites (Insert school name
here) College and Career Center Located (insert info here)
Web Resources
CCSD Guidance and Counseling Website ~http://ccsd.net/cpd/guidance/guidance.html
Nevada Career Information System~http://nvcis.intocareers.org
User name: ncis Password: nevada
College Searches www.princetonreview.com www.collegeboard.com (student page)
2009 College Fair Plus
Cashmen Center October 27-28, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 pm Approximately 150 colleges participating Breakout sessions
Education Funding Consultants, Scholarship Search, NCAA Student Athletes
http://ccsd.net/collegefair/
Nevada Colleges/Universities ( See - CCSD College Planning & Scholarship Handbook)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno Nevada State College Sierra Nevada College Community Colleges
CSN Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows CC,
Western Nevada College
UNLV/UNR Admissions Requirements
3.0 G.P.A – in core classes 4 credits English 3 credits math – Algebra or higher 3 credits social science 3 credits science – at least 2 lab science courses
Alternate admission requirements are available – speak to your UNLV/UNR rep.
Nevada State College Admission Requirements
2.0 G.P.A 4 credits English 3 credits math – at least 2 Algebra or higher 3 credits social science 3 credits science – at least 1 lab science
course
Preparation for College Admissions
Introductory Letters/Email– request catalog, application, financial aid
College Visits Resume Letters of Recommendation (at least 2 wk notice) Essays
KEEP COPIES!!
College Entrance Exams
SAT I Critical Thinking / Problem
Solving Verbal – average score: 508 Math – average score: 520 Writing Guessing Penalty Register online at
www.collegeboard.comSAT II Subject Tests Required by some
schools/programs
ACTContent BasedMath / English / Read / Science ReasoningOptional Writing TestAverage composite score: 21Math includes Trig.No guessing penaltyRegister online at www.act.org
Student Athletes
Academic Plan– Core Courses
NCAA requirements– Refer to NCAA Quick Reference Guide
Clearinghouse– Register at end of junior year
College entrance exams– Take at end of junior year
Website– www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Financial Aid
Grants– Do not have to pay back
Loans– Must pay back with interest
Work Study Scholarships
– Do not have to pay back
Financial Aid Nights
(Insert school information here)– TBA
Community
Free Application for Federal Student Aid*FAFSA
FAFSA– Required for any federal financial aid– File form beginning January 1 – Both student and parent needs a PIN – Checklist of information needed to complete
FAFSA is in handbook – www.fafsa.ed.gov– FAFSA4caster
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
Financial Aid – Scholarships
Merit based– Academics– Special talents– Community service
Need based– FAFSA
Competitive– School– Local– National
How Can I Get More?
Internet scholarship searches– www.fastweb.com– More internet sites on CCSD Moving On – College & Career
Transitional Planning Guide Be as well rounded as possible Scholarship committees look at:
– GPA– Honors, AP, and IB courses– ACT, SAT I, and SAT II scores– Involvement in clubs, activities, athletics, and community– Work– Family responsibilities
Where Do I Start?
Largest scholarships come from the colleges themselves
– Be sure to request the scholarship/financial aid applications when you apply
– For example, UNLV’s application for all types of scholarships is found on the web
– Each school has a specific way to apply – contact the financial aid office at individual schools for information
– Be aware of deadlines as they may be different from admission application deadlines
Deadlines and Presentation Are Important!
Remember there are hundreds of applicants. Often the only contact you have with the
scholarship committee is your application. Read those directions! Don’t be late!
Scholarship Summary Sheetshttp://ccsd.net/cpd/guidance/guidance.html
*Posted by due dates
Due in November Target All-Around Scholarship (National)
Sponsor:Target
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Transcript. List and describe the volunteer service in which you have participated without pay in your community. Essay – Choose one volunteer experience listed on your application and briefly describe how the experience benefited others. Describe what happened in your life or in the life of your family as a result of your volunteer service experience. Must use Target application form. http://www.target.com. (once on their website, type in keyword: scholarships)
Deadline:November 1, 2009 (Received)
Current scholarship lists can be found in (insert school info here)
Millennium Scholarship
Graduate with a diploma from a Nevada high school. Complete high school with at least a 3.25 GPA and pass
all areas of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam. Resident of Nevada for at least two of your high school
years. Core curriculum required (4 English, 4 math [including
Alg. II], 3 Social Studies, 3 Science) Will NOT pay 100% of your college expenses Website: https://nevadatreasurer.gov/index.html
Scholarship Scam Warning!
“This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
“You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
“May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship?”
We’ll do all the work.”
It’s All Up To You!!!