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1 The University of Akron
Planning for College Chris Stimler Assistant Director of Admissions The University of Akron

2 Discussion topics: Consider College Characteristics
Academic Preparation and ACT and SAT tests Schedule Campus Visits Apply for Admission Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education Review and Finalize Your Plans

3 Options after High School:
Community colleges Public colleges and universities Private colleges and universities

4 Consider college characteristics:
Majors Location Cost & financial assistance Size Admission policy College affiliation and accreditation Campus activities Support services

5 Community Colleges: Advantages: Technical degrees
Transfer degrees and coursework Partnership programs Costs, proximity to home Almost half of all U.S. college students attend community colleges

6 Public Colleges/Universities:
Advantages: Wide range of academic programs Affordable tuition Broad range of student life experiences and opportunities Major sports programs Diverse types of institutions from which to choose Metropolitan, urban, rural, selective, moderately selective, open, large, medium, small

7 Private Colleges/Universities:
Advantages: Small size of classes Low faculty/student ratio Opportunities for student leadership Strong financial aid and scholarship opportunities Wide range of locations, affiliations, and costs

8 Is Getting into College Hard?
Open Admissions: Almost all students are accepted Example: Stark State, Wayne College Selective Admissions: Certain GPAs, ACT/SAT scores are required. Also, an essay and/or interview may be required. Examples: The University of Akron, College of Wooster Competitive Admissions: Space is very limited. High school course selection, test scores, and extracurricular involvement are evaluated very carefully. Examples: The Ohio State University Competitive Majors: Examples: Nursing, Education

9 SAT www.collegeboard.org
ACT Multiple choice tests in English, math, reading, and science reasoning Test dates: June 10, 2017 September 9, 2017 October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 SAT Tests in evidence based Reading and writing and math Test dates: June 3, 2017 Also offered in October November December

10 College and University Visits:
Contact the Admissions Office to schedule a campus visit Make arrangements to attend an information session, take a campus tour, schedule an interview, visit classes, and meet with faculty If possible, visit when school is in session Types of visit opportunities: Large open house visit programs Bus tours to campuses Individual visits Overnight visits

11 Applying for Admission:
Narrow your choices: Review college admission test requirements Know application fees and deadlines Know scholarship requirements Application for admission: Most schools have an online application/common application High school transcript Admission test results (ACT or SAT) Essays/Recommendations

12 Develop a plan to finance your education:
Sources of financial aid: Federal and State Government: FAFSA Grants, Student Loans, Work-Study College and University Scholarships: Academic, leadership, athletic, fine arts scholarships Each school distributes scholarships in a unique way Please research deadlines and requirements to apply for scholarships

13 Review and Finalize Your Plans:
Show initiative and be assertive Open communication between parents and students Follow up with colleges to which you have applied: Orientation On-campus Housing Financial Aid

14 What can you be doing now?
Take practice tests: PSAT Think about college characteristics Request information Get Involved! Know your college counselor Have a PLAN! What courses will you take?

15 Questions? Chris Stimler Assistant Director of Admissions
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