simeon career academy counseling office counselor swap december 8, 2011 dr. deborah beasley, nmc...
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Simeon Career AcademyCounseling Office
Counselor SwapDecember 8, 2011
Dr. Deborah Beasley, NMCProfessional School Counselor
Overview Meet with your counselor Review responsibilities Chooseyourfuture.orgThe career/university search The university list Financial Aid/Scholarships College procedures What to do now?
Meet your Counselors **************************
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Ms. Menyette [email protected]
Dr. Deborah Beasley [email protected]
Mrs. Norma Levin [email protected]
• Simeon Career Academy simeonca.org
Cedric Muhammad [email protected]
• Ms. Constance [email protected]
Mrs. Sharon Rawls [email protected]
Post Secondary CoachRobertWilliams [email protected]
Responsibilities – Student Begin the process of selection EARLY Gather and organize information on
application requirements Schedule individual meetings with your
counselor Ask teachers for letters of
recommendation Register for all required testing Watch deadlines Attend College FairsStay in touch!
Responsibilities – Family Assist students in gathering information Discuss financial restrictions and prepare
necessary financial documentationAssist students in managing deadlines Get students to College FairsProofread essays Keep an open mind
Responsibilities – Counselor /PSC Provide guidance and support through
the selection and application processComplete required counselor referencesSend all school documentation on behalf
of the student to universities Invite universities to Simeon and provide
students with upcoming information on university related events
What to Expect From Your Counselor
“Information on College Fairs” “College Countdown” University visits & the event bulletin
boardCollege VisitsIndividual meeting with parents/students
in the spring (make an appointment)Individual meeting with parents/students
in the fall (make an appointment)
Regular emails – keep an eye out! School library, College Lab
CHOOSEYOURFUTURE.ORGWeb-based university search and application tool
http://choose yourfuture.org Studentscholarships.org
Tutorial for all Grade 11 studentsWhat are the features of Choose your Future?
SCHOLARSHIPS Personality/Career Inventories University searches University info* Resume help University visits Financial Aid Info
SCHOLARSHIPSPersonality/Career Inventories
University searches University lists*Resume help
University visits Transcript Requests* Financial Info
Career Research It is important to learn as much about and as
many careers as possible over the next yearCareer Day My College Options SurveyWHAT’S NEXT ILLINOIS
Personality/Career Surveys
Do not be afraid if you still haven’t identified the “perfect job” for you! (Keep searching)
Terminology Different parts of the world have different
philosophies and terminology when it comes to selecting your academic path INSTATE SCHOOLS
“College” vs. “University” “Major” and “Minor”
OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS “College” vs. University” “Faculty” “Course”
Bachelor of Science vs. Bachelor of Arts
What is the difference between a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts? Equally strong programsBS:
Usually involves more technical fields (sciences, architecture, engineering, etc.)
Usually, more “specific” coursework is requiredBA:
Normally includes languages, literature, humanities and history
More “electives” are usually allotted
The University Search WHAT’S NEXT ILLINOIS
Resources listed in “Explore Careers” My College Options
www.myCollegeOptions.org
University websites – Admissions Office US: The College Board
www.collegeboard.com CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE
www.choose yourfuture.org Universities and Colleges Admissions Services
www.ucas.ORGNAME OF UNIVERSITY
University websites
What’s Next IllinoisWhat's Next Illinois What’s Next Illinois
continued:www.whatsnextillinois.org/College advice, college admission applications, pay for college, financial aid, scholarships, apply online for admission, online applications….
Career PlanningCollege advice, college admission applications, pay ...
Scholarships/Financial Aid PlanningCollege advice, college admission applications, pay ...
• Explore CareersCollege advice, college admission applications, pay ...
What's Next Illinois - Test Prep
College advice, college admission applications, pay ...
• College Planning College advice, college
admission applications, pay ...
What to Look for in a UniversityA good match for YOULOCATION Educational Philosophy Cost Size Academic Offerings Social Atmosphere Selectivity Can you see yourself there?
The Final University List Balance, Balance, Balance!
“Reach” “Target” “Safe”
Timeline
What is a University Looking For? A strong transcript is the most important piece of the application
Standardized testing (SAT/ACT/TOEFL)Extracurricular accomplishments Letters of Recommendation Essays FIT
Parts of the Application – Transcript
What does a transcript include?
How does a university evaluate a transcript?
What classes should I be taking in Grade 12?
Standardized Testing ACT - Reading, Math, English, Science, Writing
All Grade 11/Junior students should take the ACT in April –
SAT I – March 31st is the registration deadline. Register at www.collegeboard.com
SAT II - Subject Tests Other dates –
June , 2012 October 9, 2012 November 6, 2012 December 4, 2012
TOEFL – www.ets.org
Who should take which tests?
Extracurricular Involvement Does it matter? How to present extracurricular involvement?
Is it too late to get involved?
Letters of Recommendation How many letters of recommendation do I need?
Which teachers should I ask?
What makes a good letter of recommendation?
The Essay/Personal StatementSTART EARLY!Generate ideas using known essay prompts –
“Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken and its impact on you.”
“Discuss an issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.”
ADVICE: Write a draft this summer and be prepared to show your parent, teacher/ counselor when you return to school in the fall.
Attend an essay writing workshop in this year
OUT OF STATE SPECIFIC INFORMATION…
Check with the University or
College
SIMEON CAREER ACADEMYWhat is a foundation year? Apply online for up to 5 COLLEGES OR
UNIVERSITIESEarly Decision November 15th and December 15thDeadline is October 15th for programs in NursingDeadline is January 15th for all other programs SIMEON will attach required school information to
your online application ON REQUEST (Common App)
POST SECONDARY COACH will send your application directly to the universities of your choice
United States Watch the deadlines VERY carefully
Early programs vs. regular programsCalifornia other states deadlines –
November 30th The Common Application
www.commonapp.org What is the most important part of the
application? Remember, the Universities are focused
on FLEXIBILITY
Early DecisionsMost schools have rolling admissions
All students applying to Post Secondary schools should take the ACT April, 2012
What is the most important part of the application?
Apply directly to that university or college – deadlines can vary
City Colleges Deadlines for city colleges: Open enrollmentHarold WashingtonOlive HarveyKennedy KingDaleyWrightMalcolm XTrumanOther local colleges
United StatesOut of State
Universities Most deadlines will range from Feb onwards
Local Universities Most will expect applications in June after graduation.
Check to see if national testing is required
In StateSemesters begin in either Feb/March or
July/August Have all application materials gathered before
you graduate
Submitting Your Application
The student portion of an application is better submitted online
You will need to submit standardized testing through ACT or request from counselor or Post Secondary Coach
How to request your transcripts and letters of recommendation be mailed?
Scholarships and Financial Aid US
In state vs. out of state tuition for US citizens Financial aid for U.S. citizens
FAFSA (June 30th of that year (deadline) Financial aid for international students Scholarships
Canada Cost for Canadian citizens vs. international students Scholarships for international students
Middle East Scholarship Coordination Office Ministry of Presidential Affairs Scholarship
What to do now? Register for the STUDY CLASS FOR THE ACTThink about your plans for the summer Sign-up for upcoming university visits
Career Day and US College Fair Begin using What’s next Illinois Sign-up for an individual appointment with your
counselor in the spring. Do your Choose your Future homework first!
Begin to gather information on universities Work to your full academic potential for the
remainder of the year. Every grade counts!
Q & A
Thank you for your time and attention! Please continue to contact us and refer to your
counselor for additional information.