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

2.  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.

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

4.  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!!

5.  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.

6. www.CollegeBoard.com www.Petersons.com www.PrincetonReview.com www.Cappex.com

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

8.  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

9.  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

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

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

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

14.  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

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

16.  Web Site ◦ www.hesaa.org www.hesaa.org  Financial Aid Hotline ◦ 800-792-8670 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday  NJBEST  Mapping-Your-Future.org 16

17.  EFC Calculators : College Board www.collegeboard.com/paying www.collegeboard.com/paying Fin Aid! “The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid” www.finaid.org www.finaid.org  Organizations and Agencies: United States Department of Education www.ed.gov www.ed.gov National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA) www.nasfaa.org www.nasfaa.org 17

18.  Services and Forms: Fin Aid! “The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid” www.finaid.org www.finaid.org USDE Publications www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/index.ht ml www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/index.ht ml FastWeb www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov U.S. Department of Education PIN www.pin.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov Mapping Your Future www.mapping-your-future.org www.mapping-your-future.org National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA) www.nasfaa.org www.nasfaa.org 18