october 8th, 2015 -- marla heckman – last names a – k [email protected] 467-3200 ext 1203...
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October 8th, 2015
-- Marla Heckman – Last names A – K [email protected] 467-3200 ext 1203Office located in the Media Center-- Katie Ryan – Last names L – Z [email protected] 467-3200 ext4299Office located in the old production studio on 2nd floor
1. Choose a school2. Apply to College3. Submit the FAFSA4. Review your SAR5. Compare Award Packages6. Apply for Scholarships7. Make a decision8. Choose a lender9. Find a way to cover the difference
Choose a College
commuting vs. living on campus
urban vs. small college town
size of the school extracurricular/ athletic
activities size of classes/ faculty-
student ratio restrictions/ regulations
of social life type of programs offered cost of the school
2-year Open-door
admission policy
H.S. diploma & ACT scores are used for placement
Accept H.S. grads, G.E.D. recipients
4-year ACT or SAT scores
are required G.P.A., class rank,
volunteer work, personal
statement, professional essay,
extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation, and/or transcripts may be taken into
consideration
Talk with College Representative- this can be done at College Fairs, Rep visits at Taylor, or at the actual College
Talk with Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Parents, and current College students
Visit the College Websites
Do a college search on collegeboard.org or collegenavigator
-Throughout the school year various college and university representatives come to Taylor High School during the school day.
-Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend.- Sign up in homeroom-Students are responsible for making up any
work from the class they miss.- Visits we have had so far: Mount Union,
Muskingum, Malone University, University of Toledo,
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
Senior students will rotate to various colleges and postsecondary programs during 6 different sessions during the school day.
UC, NKU, Thomas More, Miami, Miami Hamilton, Cincinnati State,Xavier, Mount St. Joseph University, Ohio State University, University of Dayton,Ohio University, Thomas Moore, Good Sam College of Nursing, Paul Mitchell Cosmetology, Eastern Kentucky, Military, IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Ivy Tech, Art Academy, Cincinnati Christian
Make a College Visit- Each junior and senior gets two excused visits a year. You must complete paperwork before the visit.
Prepare and complete a college comparison worksheet to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each school
Pick 3 schools – dream, realistic, fall back
Meet with an admission counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a tour Check out the academic programs Attend a class Talk with students and facultyYou can schedule these online. Go
to the school’s website and find Admissions
How many students? What area is the school located in? What is the average test score for freshmen coming
in? What percentage of students graduate in 4 years? Where to students study? What is the average class size? What is the average financial award? What percentage of students live on campus? What extracurricular activities are offered? What is the crime rate? Do many students have cars? Where can they park? What services does the career placement center
offer?
New this year- each student in grades 9 – 12 gets one excused absence from school to shadow a professional at the career of their interest.
Forms are available in the guidance office and must be completed before the absence will be excused.
Take advantage of this great opportunity!
Apply
Complete Applications
Ask about fee waivers
Take ACT or SAT Write essays Ask for letters of rec Send official
transcripts Submit completed
applications
99% of college applications are now online
Complete the correct form and submit all application materials to your counselor
Make sure to include correct addresses and postage.
The counselors will include any necessary letters of rec or transcript forms that need to be included.
Check your deadlines! Decide if you are using the school’s
online application or the common application (if applicable)
Review all necessary documents. Some schools have extra forms that need to be completed by the high school counselor.
Proofread all information before sending!
This list is not inclusive and students are responsible for looking up the deadlines pertinent to the schools that they are interested in. Students should check the school’s admissions website or go to www.collegeboard.org to do a college search. They list deadlines as
well.
- Miami University- Early action, 12/1 Regular decision- 2/1- OSU- Early is 11/1, Regular is 2/1- OU- Regular – 2/1- UC- 12/1 is the deadline for many majors including - DAAP, CCM, College of Engineering, Nursing, etc.- NKU- Regular – 12/1, Scholarship Application- 1/15- Cincinnati State- Scholarship deadline 2/15
Make sure you tell your counselor where you have applied so that they can send appropriate paperwork.
You may complete a form to do this, stop by in person, or send an email. Remember there may be a counselor form that requires your student signature for many schools.
Many schools use online applications through Common App or Sendedu. Please enter your counselor’s email address so that she receives the request for your transcript and evaluation electronically. Make sure you tell your counselor after applying to one of these schools. Give your counselor the appropriate paperwork to send. This may include a resume or list of activities.
Check the school’s admission website to see if a letter is required.
Make sure you ask before giving out a teacher’s information.
Give people plenty of time to complete.Utilize the letter of recommendation form
found on the guidance website. If you are sending a letter and it is not
required, submit it along with the transcript request to send all documents together.
--If you are on free and reduced lunch, there is typically an application fee waiver that we can obtain for your student when
applying. --If you have special financial
circumstances that keep you from being able to afford college applications fees,
there may be fee waivers available to you. *Please ask you counselor or call the
admissions office at the school of choice*
Assist in obtaining college information
Review completed college applications
Certify an official transcript
Write a letter of rec (if required) Assist with application
fee waivers when applicable
Most schools will accept the ACT or SATCheck with the schools of your choiceSeniors should take these tests ASAP!You can still apply if you have not taken
the tests yet, but they will not determine admission until receiving these scores
Scores should be sent directly to the school
Register at www.actstudent.org
Content Based – Math, English, Science, Writing
Average 2014 composite score – 21.8
Test DateRegistration
Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 12, 2015
August 7, 2015 August 8–21, 2015
October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015
September 19–October 2, 2015
December 12, 2015
November 6, 2015 November 7–20, 2015
February 6, 2016*
January 8, 2016 January 9–15, 2016
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5–18, 2016
June 11, 2016** May 6, 2016 May 7–20, 2016
ACT Dates & Deadlines- www.actstudent.org
Register online at www.collegeboard.com
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving – Verbal, Math, & Writing
For the class of 2013, average scores are:
Critical reading:496Mathematics: 514Writing: 488
Test DateRegistration
DeadlineLate
Registration Deadline
Online Score Release
October 3, 2015 September 3, 2015
September 22, 2015
October 22, 2015
November 7, 2015
October 9, 2015 October 27, 2015
November 24, 2015
December 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
November 23, 2015
December 22, 2015
January 23, 2016
December 28, 2015
January 12, 2016
February 11, 2016
March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016
February 23, 2016
Mid-May
May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016 Mid-June
June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016 Mid-July
2015-2016 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
G.P.A. Rank ACT/SAT Test Score Personal statement Recommendations Difficulty of course
selections Courses in progress
Senior year
Academic Accomplishments
School Involvement Personality
Characteristics Level of
Commitment Personal
Accomplishments
ENGLISH: 4 yearsMATH: 3-4 years including Alg II CPSCIENCE w/LAB: 3-4 yearsSOCIAL STUDIES: 3 yearsFOREIGN LANGUAGE: 2-3 yearsFINE ARTS- 1 yearELECTIVES:
Deficiency in a particular entrance requirement: complete non-degree coursework on campus (foreign language)
Academic probationWait listDeferment (early admission process)
Note-takers Books on tape Reader Interpreter Extended time for tests Individual room Scribe Taping lectures Computer hardware/software
modifications
If you find a college that you're sure is right for you, consider applying early. Early decision and early action plans allow you to apply early (usually in November) and get an admission decision from the college well before the usual spring notification date. You know by December or January whether you've been accepted at your first-choice college.
Sometimes, students who apply under these plans have a better chance of acceptance than they would through the regular admission process. These plans are also good for colleges because they get students who really want to go to the college to commit early in the process.
Source- www.collegeboard.com
Early decision plans are binding. You agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package. Although you can apply to only one college for early decision, you may apply to other colleges through the regular admission process. If you're accepted by your first-choice college early, you must withdraw all other applications.
www.collegeboard.com
Early action plans are similar to early decision plans, but are not binding. If you’ve been accepted, you can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring. Under these plans, you may also apply early action to other colleges. Usually, you have until the late spring to let the college know your decision.
Source- www.collegeboard.com
Single-choice early action is a new option offered by a few colleges. This plan works the same way as other early action plans, but candidates may not apply early (either early action or early decision) to any other college. You can still apply to other colleges under regular decision plans and are not required to give your final answer to the early-application college until the regular decision deadline.
Source- www.collegeboard.com
Should I Apply Under One of These Plans?You should apply under an early decision or early action plan only if you are very sure of the college you want to attend. Do not apply under an early decision or early action plan if you plan to weigh offers and financial aid packages from several colleges later in the spring. Also, you shouldn't apply early if it would be beneficial to have more of your senior year work to show a college.Which Colleges Offer Early Plans?More than 400 colleges offer an early decision plan, an early action plan, or both. Use our College Search to look up each college you're interested in and see if it offers these options. A Last Word of AdviceIn the fall, it may seem appealing to get the college decision over with, but you may want to keep your options open during senior year as you learn more about colleges and your own preferences. On the other hand, you may be confident that you’ll thrive at a certain college. If so, you're the type of student early decision was created for.
Source- www.collegeboard.com
Know the criteria required by each college for documentation of disabilities related to learning
Apply early for appropriate accommodations for SAT/ACT
Learn to be an effective and active learner – ask your IEP holder what study strategies work best for you and discover your learning style
Learn to be an advocate for yourself Be an active participant in the college search
process Provide appropriate documentation (IEP &
MFE) Meet with the office of student disabilities
www.eligibilitycenter.org Ensures the academic eligibility of student
athletes in division I and Division II.
All Division I & II athletes must go through the Clearinghouse in order to play in college.
Division I: range of eligibilty requirements for both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores (combined).
Division II: core GPA must be 2.0+, SAT 820+.
If you have received an acceptance letter from a college or postsecondary program, please complete a form in the guidance office. We will be creating a bulletin board similar to the one found below.
Submit the FAFSA
After finishing the applications, the next step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Every school accepts the FAFSA and it is free to don’t pay anyone to complete it for you. You can get help completing the FAFSA at Financial Aid Night
Get an early aid estimate – Use FAFSA4caster.ed.gov any time during high school. This will give you an estimate of how much aide you might qualify for.
Receive free FAFSA help College Goal Sunday on Feb 14th, 2016 at UC Blue Ash, Sinclair College or Miami Hamilton
Request a PIN at pin.ed.gov Both parents and students will need one.
Prepare materials ahead of time. Logon to fafsa.ed.gov and begin! You can complete the application as early
as January 1st.
Review Your Student Aid
Report
Your Student Aid Report includes all of the information you provided on your FAFSA, including your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
You should receive your SAR within a week of submitting the FAFSA if you provided your email address
Check the information Submit any changes
Compare Award
Packages
If you applied for financial aid and completed all of the steps, you will receive award letters from colleges that accepted you. Your award letter will show how much financial iad the college is able to offer you. Evaulate your award letter and find the offer that best fits your needs. The letter will include…. Gift aid Work Study Federal Student Loans Cost of Attendance
Scholarships
Check with the schools you are applying financial aid department
Local & Regional Scholarships- make sure to have your students check their trlsd.org account. Every senior student is receiving all scholarships and announcements any time we get them. Info is emailed to their three rivers email account!
Search the Internet – www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.com www.finaid.org www.tuitionfundingsources.comwww.ohiomeansjobs.com
Make Your Decision
Consider the entire packagePick your collegeNotify the college – accept your
college’s admission and financial aid offers as soon as you don’t make a decision
Sign the forms. Don’t miss deadlinesRespond to other award letters –
decline the award offers from other colleges
Choose A Lender
If you are borrowing Stafford Loans, you will need to finalize them by choosing a lender
Select a lender – bank, credit union, or lender that is right for you. Your financial aid office may have some suggestions.
Sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) – this is a contract that acts as your promise to repay the loan. Once your loan is processed, the lender will send the money directly to your college.
Don’t borrow more money than you need!!!
Cover the Difference
The award offer you accepted may not have been enough to cover your costs. Options for students - Working, private loans
Options for parents- PLUS loans. You will need a PLUS loan application from a lender. Your financial aid office can help.
- Home equity loans- Retirement accounts
www.ohiomeansjobs.com- Free Resource provided by the state of
OH- Career Exploration and Profiles- Interest Assessments- Resume templates and resume
grading- Search for jobs- Budgeting- Assessments and training
www.threeriversschools.org
We want all seniors to come! November 3rd to 5th at Higher Ground
Convention Center in West Harrison, IN Cost- $125. Limited scholarship money is
available. Scholarship applications available from Mrs. Ryan
All money & applications are due by October 21st!