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Counselors Dorrinda Cullum (A-K) Ext Heidi Bennett (L-Z) Ext. 2232
Exploring Colleges 4861 to choose from Most important decision 70% return for sophomore year
Exploring Colleges Getting organized Use folders, real and virtual Manage lists **Spring Break and summer vacation are great opportunities to visit schools!
Exploring Colleges The visit Think like a consumer Make it official Checklist of things to do Write Thank You College Open House list can be found on the website
Exploring Colleges What if you can’t visit? Website College rep. visits – schedule posted on website Call an alumnus College fairs
Applying To College On-Line Preferred Options 1. Early decision – Binding 2. Early Action 3. Regular Admission 4. Rolling Admission 5. Deadline Decision May 1.
Transcripts Memorial uses Parchment Log in to to registerwww.parchment.com Send transcripts to any college, NCAA
Common App Saves students time by filling out 1 application and sending to any member school 456 member schools Students and parents are encouraged to watch the tutorial
Getting In There are no guarantees Art vs. Science
Eight Factors Course Selection Rank Interests Tests Essays Recommendations Interviews Academic Performance
Course Selection Challenge yourself AP and Honors Check college website for course requirements *World Language, Math, Science* Core 40 minimum standard for Indiana schools
Rank Memorial does not report rank on transcripts sent outside of the school building Growing national trend Beneficial to students who have strong GPA’s but are in the bottom 50% of the class
Interests What you do outside the classroom Make an impact Quality vs. Quantity
Tests SAT Start early-winter or spring of junior year Fall of senior year if necessary 2 Parts: Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing OPTIONAL Essay 800 max score per section Send scores to Memorial (150980), NCAA (9999) Register: Subject tests required by some schools
SAT Changes More similar to ACT Major difference—how concepts are tested and steps students have to take to solve correctly. No penalty for wrong answers, so guessing is OK (like ACT). 4 answer choices instead of 5 A student’s ability to process information quickly is key. Reasoning and Critical Thinking extremely important.
Tests ACT Composite Score – English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, OPTIONAL Writing 36 is perfect score Accepted by most schools Should take writing portion Register:
Tests Test Prep Cost vs. Benefit Princeton Review Private tutor USI/Ivy Tech SAT’s My College QuickStart
Essay Don’t use fancy words Be real Spellcheck and Proofread!
Recommendations Tell who you are and what you are good at Give plenty of notice Doesn’t have to be the teacher who gave you an “A”
Interviews Highly interested Highly selective Dangers of social media
Academic Performance Most important factor Upward Trend Junior year very important Senior year grades do matter
How Do You Know??? Read the information! Talk to your counselor Call admissions office and ask
Factors Considered Indiana University Admitted Students Middle 50% Average: GPA SAT ACT Indiana Admitted Students (2013 figures): Average GPA 3.73 Average SAT % in top 25% of class, 40.7% in top 10% of class 86.7% with Academic Honors Diploma **November 1 deadline for scholarship consideration
Purdue University Admitted Students Middle 50% Average: GPA – SAT – (CR & Ma) ACT – *Apply by November 1 to receive a decision by first week in December and for scholarship consideration *Deadline for Nursing, vet technology and vet technician
Purdue University Apply to one college AdmitDeny Waitlist Holding for new info. Early Dec.- Initial Release of Decisions Nov. 15 th – Deadline for Consideration for Purdue Scholarships
UE and USI Heather and Mark will explain
Paying for College Average Cost: 2 year public school - $7,000 (living at home) 4 year public school (in-state)- $18,943 4 year public school (out-of-state) - $32,762 4 year private school - $42,419 *Source: College Board College Cost Estimator –requirement for all colleges to have on their website
Paying for College Financial Aid Worksheets available in counseling office Available January 1 Due March 10 for IN (some schools earlier). KY is first- come, first-serve Must be done every year Receive fin. aid packages around April 1 Estimated Family Contribution **Apply even if you don’t think you’re eligible
Paying for College Financial Aid Types of need based aid: Grants Loans Work Study
Paying for College Scholarships Grades Athletics Interests Intended Major
Paying for College Where to Find Scholarships MHS website Parent employer College Websites College Goal Sunday: Feb. 21, :00 Ivy Tech **Never pay for a scholarship search!!
Class of 2015 Profile 159 graduating seniors Attending 46 colleges/universities 14 states Over $13 mil in scholarships offered Top 5 University of Southern Indiana – 26 Indiana University– 25 University of Evansville--13 University of Kentucky- 9 Purdue University – 6
Planning Ahead… Counselors meet with juniors this week registration for Juniors - Feb Counselors meet with seniors 2 nd week of school Look for folder with information