1. College and Career Presentation 2016
Frewsburg Junior Senior
High School
Counseling and Career Staff
Randy Sitler-School Counselor
Richal Hair –Administrative Assistant

2. EDUCATION OPENS THE DOOR TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

4. Choosing a College Deadlines GPA Coursework Honors/JCC Entrance Exams
Graduation/ Retention Rate
Cost
Living Arrangements
Transportation
Safety
Location
Athletics
Diversity
Size
Selectivity

5. Things to notice on Campus
Buildings in disrepair-Check bathrooms.
New Construction-positive plan for future
Seating in the cafeteria-faculty members, diversity
Computers-up-to-date? Wired, % of campus
Size of classrooms-Lecture vs. Seminar
Bulletin boards-Best authority on what kids care about

6. There is a right fit for everyone!

7. Special Deals USA/JCC Elmira Penn State Behrend
SBU 87% SAT Score Verbal and Math

8. Student Athletes Advanced Regents Diploma-16 Core Courses
Apply after Junior Year
Div I, Div II, Div III/JUCO
Sliding Scale

9. Getting into College HS Transcript Test Scores Recommendations Essay
Interview
Special Talents
Interests and Activities
Community Service
Class Rank

10. When Should I Apply After the first quarter of the senior year
Early Decision
Early Action

11. How Do I Apply Apply online or by mail
Application Form (Common Application)
Letter of Recommendation
Essay
Transcripts
Test Scores
Interview
Financial Aid

12. College Admissions Exams
PSAT/NMSQT-Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Assessment Test
SAT I-Scholastic Aptitude Test
ACT-American College Testing Exam
SAT II-Scholastic Aptitude Subject Tests

13. How many schools should I apply to?
A good ballpark figure is 6
1 reach school
2 50/50 schools
3 safe schools
SUNY school?

14. New SAT vs. ACT: What's the Difference?
Dominant Region
East Coast, West Coast
Interior of the Country
Subjects
Writing, Reading, Math 33%
English, Math, Reading, Science 25%
Math Emphasis
problem-solving
knowing the formula
Verbal Emphasis
reading, logic
reading, grammar, usage
Essay
required
optional
Test's Personality
tricky
straightforward
Scored with
guessing penalty
no guessing penalty

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16. Campus Visits Colleges love to have high school students visit
It takes just a phone call or to set one up!

17. Campus Visitations Plan the Visit What to Do What to Look For
What to Ask

18. College Application Essays
Answer the question
Engaging
Proofread

19. The Financial Aid Process
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
FAFSA

20. Applying for Aid: Which Forms?
REQUIRED BY
WEB ADDRESS
FAFSA
all colleges
CSS PROFILE
some highly selective colleges
College Forms
varies-inquires at financial aid office

21. Five good questions for the Financial Aid Office
What percentage of the freshman class paid full tuition?
Is there a standard expectation for self-help?
What percentage of accepted aid applicants were offered full need?
How will my aid package change after my freshman year?
What happens if my need increases later?

22. Hot Web Sites www.collegeboard.com http://www.frewsburgcsd.org/

23. Questions and Answers

24. Thanks for your Attendance