College Planning Night Hopkins High School Senior Planning Night September 2012

College Planning Night Topics for Tonight Family Connection Post-Secondary Options Your College Criteria College Admissions Criteria Timelines Q & A with your Counselor

HHS Counselors Jean Davidson (A-Ch) Jan Jodock (Ci-G) Xeev Xwm Vang (H-K) Nate Schoch (L-N) Lara Runck (O-Sh) Nick Abel (Si-Z) College Planning Night

College Planning Night Family Connection Family Connection helps with all aspects of the process –The College Search –Scattergrams –Transcripts

College Planning Night Signing Up for Family Connection Students log-in with Moodle/Student Server Info Parents can Call or Counselor for Registration Code Sign-Up: Explore, Explore, Explore!

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Applying to College 1)Complete application online or via paper/pencil. 2)Pay application fee. 3)Send ACT/SAT scores directly to college through testing website. 4)Request HHS transcripts through Family Connection. Come to guidance office to pay ($3/transcript) & sign green form. 5)Bring in “counselor forms” or requests for counselor recommendations (if Common App, be sure to complete FERPA waiver on Family Connection, under “My Colleges” section). 6)Request teacher recommendations, if necessary. College Planning Night

College Planning Night Selecting & Applying to Colleges/Universities

College Planning Night Criteria For Selecting Colleges Academic Environment Social Environment Admissions Criteria Costs Click the Mortar Boards for More Info on Each Factor

College Planning Night Timelines for Senior Year Fall –Meet with your counselor EARLY –National College Fair (Oct 9 & 10) –Keep track of deadlines –Letters of recommendation may take two weeks to process (ask early) –Shoot for applications completed by December 1 –Begin scholarship search

College Planning Night Timelines for Senior Year Winter/Spring –FAFSA after January 1 –Continue scholarship search –Final college visits –Compare financial aid packages –Make the FINAL DECISION –GRADUATE!!

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You Are Invited to Financial Aid Workshop January 15 7 pm Little Theater learn how to do the FAFSA College Planning Night

Counselor Q & A Jean Davidson (A-Ch) Jan Jodock (Ci-G) –Cafeteria Xeev Xwm Vang (H-K) Nate Schoch (L-N) –Fireside Room Lara Runck (O-Sh) Nick Abel (Si-Z) –Commons College Planning Night

College Planning Night THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

College Planning Night Criteria For Selecting Colleges Academic Environment Social Environment Admissions Criteria Costs Click the Mortar Boards for More Info on Each Factor Curriculum Majors Challenge/Competition Resources for Learning X X

College Planning Night Criteria For Selecting Colleges Academic Environment Social Environment Admissions Criteria Costs Click the Mortar Boards for More Info on Each Factor Location Size Composition of Student Body Living Arrangements Organizations/Activities “Personality” of the school X X

College Planning Night Admissions Criteria Grades / GPA Course Selection Test scores Extra-curricular Recommendations Writing Sample/Essay Interviews NO MORE CLASS RANK (click here for more info) Click Here for More Info on Admissions Criteria: “What’s Most Important?”

College Planning Night ADMISSIONS FACTORS PRIMARY (Weighted Heavily) SECONDARY (Less Weight Given)

College Planning Night PRIMARY FACTORS Most important things admissions committees look at: GPA/Class Rank Standardized Test Scores (ACT/SAT) Rigor of High School Curriculum (AP/Advanced/Honors)

College Planning Night SECONDARY FACTORS Generally considered less important than primary factors: Extracurricular Activities (Sports/Clubs/Work) Letters of Recommendation Admissions Essays Legacy (Family Connection to School)

College Planning Night Costs Private / Public In State / Out of State Financial Aid Opportunities –Scholarships from Outside AgenciesScholarships from Outside Agencies –Government Aid/LoansGovernment Aid/Loans –Grants & Scholarships from CollegeGrants & Scholarships from College

College Planning Night Costs Net Price Calculator – (University of MN-Twin Cities) The net price calculator can help give you a sense of the need-based financial aid that may be available to you and also estimate your out-of-pocket expenses. – s.cfmhttp:// s.cfm Financial Aid estimator – D83A_ A=c0700edac513e475b e92e734ef9 62ae20http:// D83A_ A=c0700edac513e475b e92e734ef9 62ae20 List of MN Tuition and Fees