The College Planning Processat Solon High School

SHS College CounselorsSHS College Counselors::Mrs. Wendy Dingman A-De 349-6242 wendydingman@solonboe.orgMr. Rick Nowak Df-Ho 349-6243 ricknowak@solonboe.orgMrs. Ann Trocchio Hp-Mc 349-7407 anntrocchio@solonboe.orgMrs. Kathleen Kinney Md-See 349-7307 kathleenkinney@solonboe.orgMrs. Anne Johns Sef-Z 349-6241 annejohns@solonboe.org

SHS College Planning Support StafSHS College Planning Support Staff:

Mrs. Laura Gordon Secretary Mrs. Valerie Harrell Financial Aid Advisor

Planning for college

1. Think

College Entrance Recommendations (Minimum)

• 4 years of English• 4 years of Math

(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)• 3 - 4 years of Science

(including Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• 3 - 4 years of Social Studies

• 2 - 3 years of Foreign Language

• 1 year of fine, applied or performing arts

ACT Results at SHS Composite Scores

• National Average 21.0

• SHS Class of 2014 25.3

• SHS Top 10% 33.8

SAT Results at SHSCritical Reading & Math

• National Average 1010

• SHS Class of 2014 1207

• Top 10% 1400-1600

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2. Consider

College Search on Naviance

3. Compare

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4. Apply

www.naviance.com

Student

5. Plan

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6. Decide

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College is not a prizeCollege is not a prize to be won . . .to be won . . .

but rather a but rather a matchmatch to be found.to be found.

Keith Gehres

Associate Director

Undergraduate Admissions

The Ohio State University

Ohio’s Public Universities

• Advantages of attending Ohio’s public universities:– Wide variety of academic programs– Broad range of student life experiences and

opportunities– Diverse type of institutions to choose from

• Metropolitan, urban, rural, selective, moderately selective, open, large, medium, small

Ohio’s Public Universities

• Advantages of attending Ohio’s public universities, cont.– Broad range of opportunities to participate in

research– Affordable tuition options– Financial assistance (merit and need based)– Ability to transfer credit from community college

Ohio’s Public Universities

• Advantages of attending Ohio’s Public Universities, cont.– Opportunities for graduate and professional

studies– Regional campus options– Major sports programs

Ohio’s Public Universities

• Admission Completion Requirements:– www.opuac.org – Application Form (online or hard-copy)– Application Fee (ranges from $60 to no fee)– High School Transcript– ACT/SAT

• The ACT Writing Test is recommended by most of the universities; required by University of Cincinnati, Miami University, The Ohio State University and University of Toledo

– Some universities will require:• Essay• Recommendation• College Prep Form

Ohio’s Public Universities

• Recommendations– Consider college characteristics that are important

to you and your family– Request information from the university– Schedule a campus visit– Apply for admission by the appropriate deadline– Develop a plan to pay for your education

Private University Education

Andrew CruseAssociate Director of Undergraduate AdmissionCase Western Reserve University

Characteristics of Private Universities

• Size; typically smaller universities • Selectivity• Graduation Rates• Geographic Diversity• Values• Liberal Arts• Alumni• Cost/Value

Finding the right fit

• Size of University• Location: city, rural and/or urban area• Academic majors interest• Student involvement• Athletics• Visiting the campus• Internships/job placement

Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO)Ohio’s independent institutions include research

universities, traditional liberal arts colleges, comprehensive universities, single-purpose institutions,

religiously affiliated colleges, and a historically black university.

There are nearly 50 private institutions in Ohio.

Why is there a difference in price between

public and private institutions?The cost of providing a higher education is generally the

same at independent colleges and universities as at publicuniversities.

For example, both types of institutions incur costs associated withbuilding and maintaining classrooms,

residence halls, computer facilities and libraries; paying facultysalaries; and providing career and counseling services.

However, private institutions charge a higher price, or tuition,because they do not receive an educational subsidy from

the state.

Apply to colleges that best fit personalneeds, regardless of price

The ability to pay for a college education is likely to bean important factor in selecting a college or university.However, the price of a particular institution should notprevent a student from applying to the schools of his or

her choice.

Every student should apply to the collegesthat best suit his or her academic, social and personalneeds, regardless of the price, because financial aid

can make it affordable to attend.

Complete the FAFSA.

Ohio’s independent colleges and universities require prospective students to complete the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To qualify for some state and federal grant and loan programs, students should complete the FAFSA as soon after January 1

as possible of their senior year.

www.fafsa.gov

Ohio Private Colleges and Universities

• Antioch University Midwest• Art Academy of Cincinnati• Ashland University• Baldwin-Wallace College• Bluffton University• Capital University• Case Western Reserve University• Cedarville University• Columbus College of Art & Design• University of Dayton• Defiance College• Denison University• The University of Findlay• Franciscan University of Steubenville• Franklin University• Good Samaritan College of Nursing

• Heidelberg University• Hiram College• John Carroll University• Kenyon College• Kettering College• Lake Erie College• Lourdes University• Malone University• Marietta College• Mercy College of Ohio• Mount Carmel College of Nursing• College of Mount St. Joseph• University of Mount Union• Mount Vernon Nazarene University• Muskingum University• University of Northwestern Ohio

Ohio Private Colleges and Universities

• Notre Dame College• Oberlin College• Ohio Christian University• Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine• Ohio Dominican University• Ohio Northern University• Ohio Wesleyan University• Otterbein University• University of Rio Grande• Tiffin University

• Union Institute & University• Urbana University• Ursuline College• Walsh University• Wilberforce University• Wilmington College• Wittenberg University• The College of Wooster• Xavier University

Next Steps

• Continue Your Research– Guidance Office– School/Public Library– Government & Association Websites

• IPEDS – nces.ed.gov/IPEDS• College Navigator – nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator• AICUO – www.aicuo.edu• Net price calculator

• Campus Visits– Open Houses, Campus Tours, Personalized Visits

College is not a prizeCollege is not a prize to be won . . .to be won . . .

but rather a but rather a matchmatch to be found.to be found.