John Iacovelli Dean of Enrollment Management Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

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John Iacovelli Dean of Enrollment Management Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

 The more applications a college receives, the more competition there will be for the available spots in the freshman class.  From the college’s point of view, recruitment of students is the opportunity to attract the very finest students to their campus.

 Four-year college vs. Two-year  Residential student vs. Commuter  Research vs. Teaching Oriented College  Comprehensive vs. Specialized College

 Factors to consider: ◦ Academic programs ◦ Majors offered ◦ Location ◦ Size ◦ Environment ◦ Extra-curricular activities/Student life ◦ Career planning/Internships/Study Abroad ◦ Admissions Requirements ◦ Cost ◦ Financial Aid/Scholarships/Work-Study ◦ Visit, Visit, VISIT!!

 Factors to ignore: ◦ Your friend is going. ◦ Your boyfriend/girlfriend is going/is already there. ◦ They have great football team. ◦ I want to go as far away from home as I can. ◦ “Nameplate” chasing.

 AP/Honors vs. standard college prep curriculum  Seek advice  Best Advice? READ. ◦ Make reading a hobby.

 Assesses a high school student’s general educational development and ability to complete college-level work.  All standardized tests not created equal.  SAT Reasoning – 2,400 total ◦ Critical Reading, Math & Writing  SAT Subject – 800 total  ACT – 36 total curriculum-based ◦ English, Math, Reading, Science & Writing

 High School Transcript  Standardized test scores (SAT’s, ACT’s)  Letter of Recommendation  School/Community Activities  Student Writings/Essay How Do Admissions Officers Review a Candidate The college selection process is an art, do not attempt to make it a science. “ ” Quality over Quantity

Selecting Colleges for Admission A time-honored principle in applying to schools:  Reach  Range  Safety

 Common Application  School Specific Application (Paper or Online)  Rolling Admission  Early Action  Early Decision  Wait List Admission Lingo

 NCAA Division I & II vs. Division III   Revenue vs. non-revenue sports ◦ (i.e.: football/basketball vs. soccer/field hockey Becoming a College Athlete

 Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the college’s deadline  To ensure maximum consideration for federal, state, and institutional aid, check information from each college to determine: ◦ Required application materials ◦ Application deadlines 14

 FAFSA on the Web at  Collects family’s personal and financial information used to calculate the student’s EFC 15

 Web Site ◦  Financial Aid Hotline ◦ :00 am – 8:00 pm Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday  NJBEST  Mapping-Your-Future.org 16

 EFC Calculators : College Board Fin Aid! “The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid”  Organizations and Agencies: United States Department of Education National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA)

 Services and Forms: Fin Aid! “The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid” USDE Publications ml ml FastWeb FAFSA on the Web U.S. Department of Education PIN Mapping Your Future National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA)