Junior Meeting “Inside the Admission Office ” North Central High School March 19, 2014 Susie Bremen Coordinator for College Counseling

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3 Tonight’s Agenda The College Handbook NC 2013 College Admission Profile College Search Process Resources for NC Students Application Process Panel of Admission Experts:  Krista Timney, Indiana University  Tara Evans, Purdue University  Karen Schrum, The University of Chicago  Will Gunn, Washington University in St. Louis

4 Tonight’s Agenda Break-Out Sessions:  Indiana University AND Purdue University Auditorium  The University of Chicago L249  Washington University in St. Louis L Hall (PowerPoint will be available on NC website: For Families / Guidance Department / Past Events)

5 The College Handbook Admission Statistics –  Class of 2013 Beginning Your Search The North Central Process Required North Central Forms

6 The College Handbook Resources Testing The College Visit Financial Aid & Scholarships Glossary of College Terms

7 Focus on These Issues Now Plan a senior schedule that reveals that you are working at your potential – RIGOR is key Make a list of most important criteria (p. 33) Not knowing your major or career is OK Have the money talk now – Are there limits? Coming to a college decision involves both heart & mind – learn the facts about colleges and get a true sense of the atmosphere

8 TO DO LIST for April - June: GET ORGANIZED:  Obtain a planner for college search – mark potential dates for visiting, prepping for tests, taking tests, & deadlines for applications and scholarships  Three boxes (yes, no & maybe) Take both ACT & SAT by the end of junior year & repeat senior year Career & interest resources help target potential majors:   

9 TO DO LIST for April - June: Explore college websites, sign-up for mailing lists & take virtual campus tours VISIT CAMPUSES (p ) During & after campus visits, record your impressions – Can you see yourself there? Re-evaluate the criteria for your match after you have visited campuses. Are you asking the right questions?

10 Things To Do This Summer Build a resume for college applications – review sample resume (p. 34) Do something to discover more about yourself or your interest in a potential career (p. 30) Use the web & campus visits to narrow your college list to 5-10 choices by the beginning of senior year Familiarize yourself with application, scholarship, & financial aid application deadlines Test Prep, Test Prep, Test Prep - prior to retaking tests 1 st semester of senior year (p )

11 GET TUTORED!

12 Your Counselor & the Guidance Office Involve your counselors!  Help you target your college choices no matter what your GPA  Help you assess your “odds” of getting in & offers strategies  Remind you of the steps to follow  Help students with special talents, such as artists, musicians & athletes  Help for First-Gen, 21 st Century Scholars, students from low income backgrounds, etc.

13 Your Counselor & the Guidance Office Application forms and transcript requests accepted: August 22 College applications & forms must be competed and received by DECEMBER 1 for processing prior to winter break. (p. 19) All processing forms are located on the wall inside the guidance lobby near the student center entrance (p ) Two weeks (10 school days) to turn around requests for processing College Resource Room – 7am to 4 pm

14 College Application Deadline Due date to your NC counselor November 1October 15 November 15October 30 December 1November 10 Dec 15 AND Jan 1 December 1 Your Counselor & the Guidance Office DURING PEAK PROCESSING TIMES, additional time is required by the guidance department to ensure the successful submission of college credentials. Plan accordingly to meet target dates.

15 Apply Online!

16 (Re)Introducing NAVIANCE Family Connection

17 (Re) Introducing: NAVIANCE - Family Connection Premiere Web-based College Planning System REQUIRES A VALID E~MAIL ADDRESS Research Colleges Sign-up to meet with visiting college reps Get college updates from Guidance

18 (Re) Introducing: NAVIANCE - Family Connection Track the entire college search process Search scholarship database Log-in instructions and registration codes are on the back of your College Handbook – if you’ve not registered yet

NAVIANCE Registration Page 19

NAVIANCE: College Applications 20

21 NAVIANCE: College Visits

22 NAVIANCE: Scholarships & Aid

23 Electronic Transcripts PARCHMENT by Docufide Register now! Return to the site to add colleges Request electronic transcripts for the schools to which you apply

Class of 2013 Applicant Data North Central High School

Applications to Popular In-State Public Schools Indiana University Ball State University IUPUI Purdue University Indiana State University Ivy Tech Community College University of Southern Indiana Vincennes University 40 35

26 Admitted Students’ AVERAGE Profile – 2013 INSTITUTION (Applicants/Admits) % Admitted 2013 (2012) GPASATACT IUPUI (162 / 99) 61% (63%) INDIANA UNIV (237 / 163) 68% (64%) BALL STATE (150 / 78) 50% (88%) INDIANA STATE (114 / 73) 64% (80%) PURDUE (93/ 54) 58% (62%) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (25 / 13) 52% (43%)

27 College Application Issues Rankings can be used in initial stage of compiling a list of colleges, but don’t over rely on them Apply to one affordable college within one hour of home as a “safety” measure Early HS graduation is NOT recommended

28 College Application Issues AP test scores are not a required element of the application – submit scores if you rocked AP tests; credit is awarded when you get to campus Athletes – work with your coach for tips about your process (p. 36) Visual & Performing Artists: portfolios & auditions are key to your process

29 Hit Some Bumps in the Road? If you have struggled & your transcript reflects it (depression, death of a loved one, learning disability, etc.) – address it in a statement to the admission committee Your guidance counselor may add supportive comments to help Transfer options available through Ivy Tech Community College system

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31 $$$ for College Apply for financial aid in the middle of your senior year  # in household, age of parents, # in college, income = EFC Admission applications often serve as initial scholarship screening Need-based & merit scholarships:

32 $$$ for College Outside “Scholarship Season” begins in December  Use online scholarship search tools  Be willing to write essays  Demonstrated leadership  Service to others  Many awards focus on demonstrated financial need and first-generation college students

33 $$$ for College Hands-on help with filing the FAFSA in February:  College Goal Sunday and FAFSA Fridays FAFSA online: (NOT ‘.com’) MARCH 10th is the deadline for Indiana colleges; date varies for out-of-state colleges 21 st Century Scholars MUST apply to receive aid CSS Profile National Center for College Costs  FREE College Cost Estimator (p. 52)

34 Suggestions for Parents Be encouraging & supportive Schedule a specific time each week to discuss the process with your student - beginning now Discuss the financial and geographic parameters with your student. Complete EFC calculator: Visit campuses with your student Allow your student to grow to independence  This is the first adult decision most students will make

35 Key Programs Princeton Review Practice SAT  Saturday, APRIL 19, 9 am – 1 pm  Register at www/review.com  Scores Back/ Strategy Program after Spring Break – Sunday, MAY 4, 1-3 pm

36 Key Programs Princeton Review Practice ACT  Sunday, APRIL 27, 1-5 pm  Register at  Scores Back/ Strategy Program after Spring Break – Sunday, MAY, 1-3 pm

37 Key Programs ZAPS Learning Company SAT Seminar  Saturday, APRIL 26, 9 am – 3 pm,  Cost $79.00 Includes Study Guide & Training Workbooks  Register online: or

38 Key Programs Summer Programs Brochures in Guidance Check NAVIANCE “Enrichment Programs” National College Fair  Tuesday, September 19  9 am-noon & 6-8 pm  Indianapolis Convention Center

39 Help from College Coordinator Meet with seniors all year Meet with juniors second semester Appointments scheduled after the My College Search form is returned  Parents welcome!

40 College Admission “Boot Camp” JUNE 4 – 6 * 1:30 – 5:30 pm * * DATE & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE $ registration fee College & Scholarship research, application essay writing, Naviance & Parchment training Scholarships available to students who receive free/reduced lunch or textbook assistance Application forms available in Guidance Office beginning Friday, APRIL 11

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Talk to the Colleges

44 Break-Out Sessions University of Chicago (L249) Washington University in St. Louis Indiana University & Purdue University (Auditorium) Changes in admission standards New programs & developments Tips for applicants Merit scholarships Campus Visits

45 Don’t rush off!  Stick around for a great discussion