11th Grade Post-High School Planning Unit Part 2 Class of 2019 Paul Steve Guthoff A -K Jack McCurdy L-Z

Topics for today… Review of the Post-High School Planning Unit, Part One. Where you should be in the planning process as of now What you can do between now and the Fall of your senior year What you must wait to do until school starts in the Fall Distribution of College Planning Guide Paul

The College Planning Book Everything that anyone could ever want to know about anything related to applying to college or pursuing other post-high school opportunities is in the College Planning Guide! Read it before you email us :) Paul

Review of Post-High School Planning Unit – Part 1 Topics Covered: Possibilities & Pathways Testing & Timelines Career Cruising College Searches College visits Scholarships and Student Aid Paul Review your handouts from the Fall. That presentation is also available on the High School webpage. Go to “Counseling,” then “College Planning.”

Where should you be now? SAT/ACT completed or registered for the May/June test Interest inventory completed College search well under way – have a list of schools of interest (Reach, Fit, Safety) College visits…..hopefully started – continue this summer Scheduled meaningful courses for next year….ones that will help you explore and gain information about your interests, and meet college admission requirements Meet with your counselor ☺ Bethany

SAT/ACT completed or scheduled Some schools advise you to take both tests. The only SAT date left this year without late registration is June 2nd. The registration deadline is May 3rd! The only date left without late registration for the ACT is June 10th. The registration deadline is May 5th! This is not administered in State College. You can also take them in Fall of 2018. SAT subject tests….check to see if the schools you are applying to want these. SAT registration at collegeboard.org ACT registration at actstudent.org Bethany

College Search Well Under Way Choosing a college is a big decision. Remember, there is more than 1 “perfect” school out there. Have you done a college search? You should have a list of schools of interest at this point (3-5+). Reach - Fit - Safety Explore college websites and contact Admissions Representatives collegeboard.org Career Cruising (link on SCAHS website under ”Resources” tab on top, “Students” tab left column). Bethany

Matching Admissions Standards to Your Profile As part of the college search, you should compare your academic and personal qualifications to those of students typically admitted to schools where you want to apply. Check out sites like College Board, Career Cruising, and the college’s own admission page. Bethany

PSU Admissions 2017 Stats

Selecting an Institution - Is it a good match for you? Admission Requirements Size Location/Proximity Environment Facilities Availability of major Cost Academics Class Size Activities Sports Diversity Paul

College Board “Big Future”

Majors Don’t stress :) Select a major that is congruent with your strengths and interests! If you’re undecided, relax and pick an academically balanced institution that offers a range of majors and programs. Students are typically not required to select a major until the spring semester of their 2nd year, except in some direct enrollment majors. Paul

Interest Inventory Not sure what you want to study in college? Why do you want to go to college? Have you completed an interest inventory and seen your counselor? Career Cruising Paul

College Visits and Interviews (Pages 21-22) A visit gives you the chance to talk with students, faculty, financial aid and admissions officers. You may be spending 2 - 5 years of your life at a University - you must visit before deciding to make this investment. Start with college websites and virtual tours - campustours.com is a good site. Schedule a visit! Paul

Summer College Visits Most colleges have summer tours and informational programs that you can attend as a rising senior (i.e. PSU “Spend a Summer Day”) Get out there and explore! Paul

What To Do Now? Go through your College Planning Booklet cover to cover. Sign up for the SAT, ACT and subject tests if applicable. Continue to look at colleges and do more college visits. Start narrowing your choices down. Research scholarships and learn about the financial aid process (pages 25-32). Bethany

NEW PSU INFORMATION!

NCAA Eligibility Center Registration During May of junior year, register at: www.eligibilitycenter.org and complete the NCAA Amateurism Questionnaire (remember your login information). Look under “Resources.” In the Counseling Office, request that your final junior transcript be sent to the NCAA. (Note: If you attended more than one high school, send a transcript from each school attended). Every time you register for the SAT or ACT, be sure to include the NCAA Eligibility Center Code (9999) as a score recipient. Bethany

NCAA Eligibility Requirements NCAA recalculates your GPA based on your 16 “Core Courses” - English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language. Only NCAA approved courses count (college prep level). Note: Not all college prep level courses are labeled “CP.” List of State High approved courses is on the Eligibility Center website. A sliding scale with core GPA and SAT/ACT scores is used to calculate initial eligibility. Refer to pages 42-45 in College Planning booklet. Bethany

Military Academies/ROTC Page 40 & 41 reviews the information for applying to Military Academies as well as ROTC. Academy applicants: You need to request a nomination letter from Congressman Glenn Thompson ASAP. There is a limit to how many nominations he will make to the Military Academies. His contact information is on page 40. Make note of all deadlines when you begin the application process. Bethany

Common Application The “Common App” is a common, standardized application form used by over 700 public and private member institutions. The application is filled out once online and then submitted separately to each of the schools you apply to. You can start the process this summer by checking to see what this year’s essay questions are and begin working on them – go to: www.commonapp.org/whats- appening/application-updates/2018-2019-common- application-essay-prompts The application process for your graduating class will open up on August 1, 2018. Paul

Other Shared Applications Send.edu The Coalition More to come on these systems next fall… Paul

Looking Ahead – Things To Do In The Fall Senior College Unit - We will be meeting with you in September to give you clear directions about applying to colleges. We will not process any applications or take transcript requests the first two weeks of school. If you would like to access further information prior to our September presentation please visit the SCAHS Counseling webpage at http://www.scasd.org/Page/10047 Finish your 20 hours of community service! Read the College Planning Guide Booklet!!! :) Paul

Mrs. Wolanski and Mrs. Dodson Counseling Support Staff The most important people in your 12th grade lives! Bethany Mrs. Wolanski and Mrs. Dodson

Remember, all things remain possible! Take a Booklet! Any Questions? Bethany