Post-Secondary Planning Presented by: Rockville High School Counseling Department

 Post-Secondary Options  Factors to consider in your research  Factors involved in admission decisions  Naviance  Other  Financial Aid, scholarships, NCAA eligibility Tonight we will learn about:

 College  4 year college/university  2 year college  Career/Technical School  Military  Employment Options

 Public  Private  Specialized  Business Schools  Art Colleges  Music Colleges 4 Year Schools

 Prepare students:  associate’s degree  transfer to 4 year college  Lower cost  Open Admissions 2 Year Schools

 Lincoln Technical Institute, Porter & Chester Institute, Universal Technical Institute  Concentrated job training  HVAC, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology  Certification programs (12-18 months) Technical Schools

 Self Assessment  Academically, socially, & personally  Strengths / Weaknesses  Interests  Skills  Special talents Where to start?

Things to Consider  4 year vs. 2 year  Size  Location  Campus culture  Athletics/activities  Majors  Cost  Special Programs  Dorm life

 Early Decision  Students who have a clear first choice  Binding Contract  Early Action  Apply early, but do not have a binding contract  May apply to multiple schools  Regular Decision  Rolling Admissions ***Important Note: Watch the deadlines*** Types of Admission

 Naviance  College Search  Inventories  Visit schools’ websites  Attend Open Houses/Tours  Attend National College Fair  March 30 th – CT Convention Center  Speak to college students  Develop initial list of schools What to do:

 Conference with School Counselor  Strong senior class schedule  Identify teachers for recommendation letters  Complete resume What to do:

Naviance

Do What You Are

College Search

Scattergram

Colleges I Am Thinking About

CollegeWeek Live

 Informational links to college, financial aid, and career assistance  School website:   Always check the privacy policy Web Sites

Financial - Costs  Direct Costs  Tuition  Fees  Room/board  Indirect Costs  Room/board  Off Campus  Travel  Personal costs  Books/supplies

 Gift Assistance  Grants  Scholarships -  Local awards ($310,000 plus)  Self-Help  Loans  Work study  Financial Aid Evening – Sep./Oct. Financial Aid

Division core courses  4 years of English  3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)  2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)  1 year of additional English, math or science  2 years of social studies  4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy) NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards

 At least 10 School days prior to deadline  Submit application online or  Submit stamped/addressed envelope to counselor for paper application submission  Verify teacher recommendations are uploaded – send thank you notes  Send SAT/ACT scores  Inform counselor application is submitted Application Process

 School Counselor responsibilities  Submit electronically school reports, transcripts, and recommendations  After deadline  Students must verify colleges have received all required documentation Application Process cont….

CommonApp

CommonApp Schools

College I Am Applying To

 Plan  Start list of potential schools  Plan visits  Take SAT/ACT  Organize  Communicate Conclusion

 MCC  UCONN Admissions Representatives

 Transcript  GPA, Courses, Grades  Test Scores – SAT I and/or II, ACT  Essay  Resume  Extracurricular Activities  Letters of Recommendations What Colleges Are Looking For