senior planning meeting september 13, 2011 welcome class of 2012
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Senior Planning Senior Planning MeetingMeeting
September 13, 2011September 13, 2011
Welcome Welcome
Class of 2012Class of 2012
English 4 credits
Math 3 credits
Social Studies 1 creditWorld History: Socrates to Napoleon Period (1/2) World Geography (1/2) World History: Napoleon to the World Wars Period (1/2) Regional Geography (1/2) Advanced Placement European History (1) Modern History I (1/2)
American History or Advanced Placement in American History 1 credit
American Government ½ credit Science 2 credits
Consumer Economics ½ credit(This requirement can be met by completing Consumer Economics or Principles of Economics.)
Music, Art, Foreign Language or Vocational/Technical Education 2 credits
Physical Education 4 credits
Health ½ credit
Driver Education 0 credit
Speech ½ credit
Computer Literacy and Keyboarding/ Introduction to Computer Concepts ½ credit
Electives 8 credits
Total Credits Required* 27 ½ credits
WorkWork Military Military TradesTrades Apprentice programsApprentice programs Proprietary schoolsProprietary schools CollegeCollege
English 4 YearsMathematics (Algebra I and above) 3 YearsSocial Studies 3 YearsScience 3 YearsForeign Language (same language) 2 Years
Colleges may also require additional courses in:
Mathematics Science Fine and Performing Arts Computer Science
Fitting The Pieces TogetherFitting The Pieces Together
Person…. Where do I fit?Person…. Where do I fit? Program…. What will I study?Program…. What will I study? People…. Who will I meet?People…. Who will I meet? Place…. Where am I going?Place…. Where am I going? Price…. How much will it cost?Price…. How much will it cost?
Analyze Your ResultsAnalyze Your Results I Fit…I Fit…• I clearly meet admission criteriaI clearly meet admission criteria• Offers selected major of study Offers selected major of study • AffordableAffordable I Fit If…I Fit If…• Questionable criteria for admissionQuestionable criteria for admission• Offers selected major of studyOffers selected major of study• Financial need package is importantFinancial need package is important I Want To Give A Try…I Want To Give A Try… • Admission criteria clearly questionable or very Admission criteria clearly questionable or very
competitivecompetitive• Financial aid is a mustFinancial aid is a must
The Application ProcessThe Application Process Online applications are typically preferred Online applications are typically preferred
and can be found under “ Future and can be found under “ Future Students” on the college website.Students” on the college website.
A very limited number of paper A very limited number of paper applications are in the Guidance Office.applications are in the Guidance Office.
Application fee waivers are available. See Application fee waivers are available. See your guidance counselor if you need a fee your guidance counselor if you need a fee waiver.waiver.
The Common Application The Common Application There are now 465 Common Application There are now 465 Common Application
members in 47 states and the District of members in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Columbia.
They represent an enormously diverse They represent an enormously diverse variety of institutions: small and large, variety of institutions: small and large, public and private, coed and single-sex, public and private, coed and single-sex, highly selective and relatively open highly selective and relatively open enrollment. However, they all share a enrollment. However, they all share a commitment to the mission of promoting commitment to the mission of promoting access through “holistic” admission. access through “holistic” admission.
When Do I Apply For College?When Do I Apply For College?
The time to complete and submit The time to complete and submit applications is now. applications is now.
Typically, students apply to the Typically, students apply to the top 3-5 choices.top 3-5 choices.
Many schools have priority filing Many schools have priority filing deadlines.deadlines.
Application Deadlines Vary Application Deadlines Vary University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois @Chicago - No Priority Deadline - January 15 – Application @Chicago - No Priority Deadline - January 15 – Application
Period Deadline Period Deadline @Springfield – No Priority Deadline - Applications will be considered @Springfield – No Priority Deadline - Applications will be considered
as space permitsas space permits @Urbana/Champaign - September 1 - Nov.1 - Priority Filing Period @Urbana/Champaign - September 1 - Nov.1 - Priority Filing Period
(postmark deadline) January 2 – Application Period Deadline(postmark deadline) January 2 – Application Period Deadline Illinois State UniversityIllinois State University September 1 - November 15 - Priority Filing Deadline September 1 - November 15 - Priority Filing Deadline March 1 – Application Period DeadlineMarch 1 – Application Period Deadline Western Illinois UniversityWestern Illinois University - No application deadline but in order to - No application deadline but in order to
guarantee consideration apply by May 15 guarantee consideration apply by May 15 Monmouth CollegeMonmouth College – – Encourage students to apply by the end of Encourage students to apply by the end of
first semester of senior year.first semester of senior year.
Admission Terminology Admission Terminology Open admissions Open admissions — A policy of admission that does not subject — A policy of admission that does not subject
applicants to a review of their academic qualifications. Many public applicants to a review of their academic qualifications. Many public junior/community colleges admit students under this guideline, that junior/community colleges admit students under this guideline, that is, any student with a high school diploma or its equivalent is is, any student with a high school diploma or its equivalent is admitted.admitted.
Rolling admissions Rolling admissions — There is no deadline for filing a college — There is no deadline for filing a college application. This concept is used most often by state universities. application. This concept is used most often by state universities. Responses are received within three to four weeks. If admitted, a Responses are received within three to four weeks. If admitted, a student is not required to confirm, in most cases, until May 1. Out-of-student is not required to confirm, in most cases, until May 1. Out-of-state residents applying to state universities should apply as early as state residents applying to state universities should apply as early as possible.possible.
Early Decision Early Decision — Sometimes confused with Early Action, the Early — Sometimes confused with Early Action, the Early Decision plan allows students to apply to an institution early in the Decision plan allows students to apply to an institution early in the senior year, also between October 30 and January 15, and request senior year, also between October 30 and January 15, and request an early notification of admission. The student’s sign a contract with an early notification of admission. The student’s sign a contract with the school at the time of application that indicates that if accepted, the school at the time of application that indicates that if accepted, the student is obligated to attend that institution. the student is obligated to attend that institution.
Admissions DecisionsAdmissions Decisions AdmitAdmit — You’re in! You are being offered admissions to — You’re in! You are being offered admissions to
the college to which you applied. the college to which you applied. DenyDeny — You are not in. The decision is made by the — You are not in. The decision is made by the
college or university admissions committee and is college or university admissions committee and is forwarded to you and often times your high school. forwarded to you and often times your high school.
Wait listWait list — You are not in yet but have been placed on — You are not in yet but have been placed on a waiting list in case and opening becomes available. a waiting list in case and opening becomes available. Schools rank their wait list in order of priority, and Schools rank their wait list in order of priority, and unfortunately, the more competitive schools have years unfortunately, the more competitive schools have years when they never draw from their wait lists. After a certain when they never draw from their wait lists. After a certain time, a rejection notice is sent. time, a rejection notice is sent.
What is a Transcript? What is a Transcript? A complete record of your grades, rank in A complete record of your grades, rank in
class and credits. (through the 6class and credits. (through the 6thth semester) semester) Your highest ACT composite score will be Your highest ACT composite score will be
included on the transcript. included on the transcript. Students must sign a transcript request form Students must sign a transcript request form
in the Guidance Office. Your transcript will in the Guidance Office. Your transcript will be emailed or mailed to the institution. be emailed or mailed to the institution.
The Personal ResumeThe Personal ResumeYour list of academic, Your list of academic,
athletic, and community athletic, and community activities.activities.
Study examplesStudy examplesMake several copiesMake several copiesBegin immediatelyBegin immediately
The Personal StatementThe Personal Statement
Offers information not found Offers information not found on the application. on the application.
Explain what you can offer Explain what you can offer the school.the school.
Write it yourself.Write it yourself.Have it proofread.Have it proofread.
The Teacher RecommendationThe Teacher Recommendation
Best to write out a request.Best to write out a request. Share where you are going.Share where you are going. Include addressed envelope and stamp.Include addressed envelope and stamp. Share what you want in the Share what you want in the
recommendation.recommendation. Share with the author the common link Share with the author the common link
between the school and yourself.between the school and yourself. Give the teacher a deadline. Give the teacher a deadline.
Potential I.V.C.C. Students Potential I.V.C.C. Students
Visit www.ivcc.edu for more information. Visit www.ivcc.edu for more information. Complete the admission application in the Complete the admission application in the
fall.fall. IVCC Tuition Guarantee Notice of Intent IVCC Tuition Guarantee Notice of Intent
Form - Check your eligibility Form - Check your eligibility
An Overview of Financial AidAn Overview of Financial Aid
File the FAFSA as soon as possible after File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2011 at www.fafsa.ed.govJanuary 1, 2011 at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete the filing process.the filing process.
PHS Financial Aid Night is Monday, PHS Financial Aid Night is Monday, December 2, 2011 – 6:30 - Auditorium December 2, 2011 – 6:30 - Auditorium
TuitionTuition & Fees & Fees
Room & BoardRoom & Board
TransportationTransportation
Books & SuppliesBooks & Supplies
Miscellaneous Living ExpensesMiscellaneous Living Expenses
Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance (COA)(COA)
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What are the costs?What are the costs?
2011-2012 Cost of Attendance2011-2012 Cost of Attendance
Illinois State University Tuition/Fees - $12,230Tuition/Fees - $12,230 Books/Supplies - $1,074Books/Supplies - $1,074 Housing - $9,090Housing - $9,090 Transportation - $ 730Transportation - $ 730 Personal/Misc. - Personal/Misc. - $2,090$2,090 Total $25,214 Total $25,214
Illinois Valley Community College
Tuition and Fees - $2,515Tuition and Fees - $2,515 Books/Supplies - $1,400Books/Supplies - $1,400 Housing - $2,700Housing - $2,700 Transportation - $2,640Transportation - $2,640 Personal - $1,350Personal - $1,350 Loan Fee - Loan Fee - $ $
60 60 Total $10,665 Total $10,665
2011-2012 Cost of Attendance2011-2012 Cost of Attendance
Monmouth College Tuition/Fees - $28,650Tuition/Fees - $28,650 Books/Supplies - $1,000Books/Supplies - $1,000 Housing - $7,440Housing - $7,440 Transportation - $ 640Transportation - $ 640 Personal/Misc. - Personal/Misc. - $1,150$1,150 Total $38,880 Total $38,880
University of Illinois at U-C
Tuition/Fees - $13,658Tuition/Fees - $13,658 Books/Supplies - $1,200Books/Supplies - $1,200 Housing - $9,714Housing - $9,714 Personal/Misc. - Personal/Misc. - $2,500$2,500
Total $27,082Total $27,082
ScholarshipsScholarships Register at www.fastweb.com.Register at www.fastweb.com. Visit www.collegeillinois.org or Visit www.collegeillinois.org or
www.finaid.org for financial aid informationwww.finaid.org for financial aid information You won’t be eligible unless you apply.You won’t be eligible unless you apply. There will mostly like be an essay to write.There will mostly like be an essay to write. Allow plenty of time for recommendations Allow plenty of time for recommendations
to be written.to be written. Don ‘t miss scholarship deadlines. Don ‘t miss scholarship deadlines. Many scholarships are one-time awards.Many scholarships are one-time awards.
Local ScholarshipsLocal Scholarships
Check the Scholarship Link on the PHS website for a Check the Scholarship Link on the PHS website for a listing of local scholarships.listing of local scholarships.
This list is updated weekly. Check the website often!This list is updated weekly. Check the website often! Examples of local scholarships for PHS seniors: Examples of local scholarships for PHS seniors:
Princeton Memorial Scholarship, Charles Phelps Family Princeton Memorial Scholarship, Charles Phelps Family Scholarship, Velma and Hugh Morrison Scholarship, Scholarship, Velma and Hugh Morrison Scholarship, Teddy and Barbara Reed All-Academic Athletic Teddy and Barbara Reed All-Academic Athletic Scholarship, Nelson Family Trust Scholarship, Fletcher Scholarship, Nelson Family Trust Scholarship, Fletcher Engineering Scholarship, Fletcher Education Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship, Fletcher Education Scholarship, Lee Wahlgren Environmental Science Scholarship, Lee Wahlgren Environmental Science Scholarship, Princeton Lions Club Scholarship, and the Princeton Princeton Lions Club Scholarship, and the Princeton Rotary Club Scholarship.Rotary Club Scholarship.
Should I Retake The ACT?Should I Retake The ACT?
Next test: Oct. 22 and Dec. 10Next test: Oct. 22 and Dec. 10 PHS School Code: 143-560PHS School Code: 143-560 PHS Test Center Code: 163030PHS Test Center Code: 163030 ACT No Writing - $34 (2011-2012)ACT No Writing - $34 (2011-2012) ACT Plus Writing - $49.50 (2011-2012)ACT Plus Writing - $49.50 (2011-2012) Register at www.actstudent.orgRegister at www.actstudent.org
What’s Next? What’s Next? Complete of college applications ASAP.Complete of college applications ASAP. Take college visits ASAP.Take college visits ASAP. Attend Financial Aid Night!Attend Financial Aid Night! Submit the IVCC Notice of Intent Form Submit the IVCC Notice of Intent Form
ASAP.ASAP. Complete FAFSA after January 1, 2012Complete FAFSA after January 1, 2012 Begin the scholarship search now!Begin the scholarship search now! Be organized and meet all deadlines!Be organized and meet all deadlines!
