1. Applying for College Intro
Career Center
Mr. Mead

2. Types of Colleges Two-Year Colleges
34 Two-Year and Technical Colleges in WA
Offering technical degrees, certifications, and transfer degrees
14 Four-Year Independent Universities
Including Antioch University, UPS, and PLU
10 Four-Year Public Universities
Satellite Campuses

3. How to Choose the Right School
Narrow Your Search to 3-5 Schools
What is the “Best Fit” for you?
Major/Program
Environment/Distance
Size
Price
Dilemma of Being Accepted to 20 Schools
Narrowing search before applying
Visiting Campuses
Large Group
Individual Tours
Weekly Night Events (Two-Year College)

4. Application Process Apply Online Two-Year/Tech Four-Year Independent
Social Security Number must match student
Two-Year/Tech
Common State Application (Pay Later)
Four-Year Independent
Common App (Supplement)
Four-Year Public
Individual Application (Satellite Campuses)
Cost

5. Application One Shot to turn in application Requirements
Essay, Small Essays, Writing Prompts
Spelling is important!
Have someone edit
Transcript (UW does not require until graduation)
Letters of Recommendation
Independent University
Explaining personal issues that are not seen in transcript
Test Scores
USE A PROFFESIONAL
Admissions offices will look at social media

6. Holistic Review CADR’s (English/Math/Science/Social Stud/Wlang)
GPA (Strength of Transcript)
Senior Schedule (Call if you Change!)
Test Scores: SAT or ACT (Oct 14th)
Application Itself
Personal Statement or Essay
Letter of Recommendation
Transcript Sent and When
Other

7. Getting Organized Separate school work from college applications
3 Ring Binder
Accordion Folder
Prioritize
Deadlines (UW December 1st)
Rolling Admissions
Benefits to turning in applications early
Schools may get back to you sooner
Housing (Dorms)

8. Upcoming Events Planning for College Paying for College
Auburn Riverside High School
6:30PM
Paying for College
Auburn High School
6:30PM
FAFSA (College Goal Washington)
TBD
Auburn Mountainview High School
Beyond High School Night
02/04/16, 6:00-8:00pm

9. Paying for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Go to (not!!!
Deadlines
Recommend completing between January 1st and February 1st
March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical Colleges
Grants
Work Study
Loans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed)
Discuss options with parents
Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation

10. Scholarships Must complete FAFSA to be considered
You can begin applying now!
Searches
Check the school’s website
Two-Year and Four-Year Colleges may have information listed online
Ask Everyone
Churches, Businesses, and Unions
Some colleges offer Financial Aid Supplements
First time college student in family

11. Testing SAT (collegeboard.org) ACT (actstudent.org)
Auburn School District offers a free SAT
October 14
Students are bulk registered
National Dates are offered on Saturdays
Sending Scores
4 Free Schools (I have fee waivers)
Over $11 to send to additional schools
Best Score and Super Score
ACT (actstudent.org)
Compass (2-year and technical colleges)
ASVAB (Career Interest/Abilities or Military Entrance)

12. Additional Information
NCAA
Eligibility requirements differ from graduation requirements
College Bound Scholarship
Application Completed in 8th Grade
Tuition paid for any state school
Grant pays the highest rate for any public institution
You can still apply and attend Independent Schools

14. My Student Path OPEN GOOGLE CHROME Mystudentpath.com (Use Chrome)
Click Here To Get Started
Login: First 5 letters Last Name
First 3 Letter of First Name
000 plus ar
(meadste000ar) Sample
Password: ravens
Select Auburn Riverside High School
501 Oravetz Rd SE, Auburn, WA (253)

15. Career Center Survey Use Chrome for internet
Go to Career Center Website: Survey on main page
Log into your ARHS Google account
Complete Beyond H.S. Interest Survey

16. Career Center Presentation
Other Info
SAT test October 14th in AUX
National College Fair October 16, 17th (Convention Center)
Senior Awards June 7, 2016