1. Be College ready Graduate High School Research college/universities
Application process –including testing (ACT/SAT)
Financial aid, scholarships, grants
Rebecca Durrer, PhD
College Professor, High School Teacher and Middle School Administrator

2. Before we jump in– the Money question
THERE IS MONEY OUT THERE
Going to University does not have to cost you the ‘sticker price’
We will talk about Financial Aid, FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans tonight. We can also discuss in depth at a later workshop.
Dulcy Dawson

3. Tonight’s Topics Steps and timeframe to be college ready
College Search Private vs Public Universities
WUE school options
Admission requirements
ACT/SAT preparation and testing
“Common App”
Application Essays
Recommendation Letters
Campus Visits
Paying for College
and Selection among the sea of schools
In person and Virtual Visits
Merit, Need-based, FAFSA
Research and finding Scholarships

4. Simplified Timeframe Early Actions End of Junior Year & Senior Year
Take the most challenging class you can in high school
Dual Enrollment is beneficial
Take the PSAT Junior year. Decide between SAT and ACT for your college test
Junior year research colleges (or before) Know admission requirements
Summer programs—especially Junior summer and even Sophomore summer
Contemplate your college essay topic
Take ACT/SAT end of Junior and/or beginning of Senior year
Early Senior year--College Essay and College Recommendation Letters
Fall/Early Winter Complete
Common App Early Decision and Early Action
FAFSA asap after Oct tax returns
Research Scholarships/Grants

5. College Admissions activity
Do you know the value on your college resume

6. Research universities
Decide on geographic location, size of school, academic major, cost, housing, etc
US News College Search
Princeton Review
Big Future from College Board
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College Navigator and Common App search
WUE List of Schools and WUE benefits
WUE Schools—Know their application guidelines. ASU example
Visit Schools- Summer programs, Fly-Ins, and Virtual Tours

7. Application process
Assess school’s Selectivity and Reputation –Acceptant Rate
ACT or SAT? Study for and take your ACT/SAT
Objectively look at your GPA and ACT/SAT Test scores
Sign up , read, and contemplate, the “Common App”
Write your Application Essay(s)
Secure Recommendation Letters from your teachers (2)
Submit your Applications

8. Paying for university
FAFSA asap after Oct 1 (2017 tax returns) Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA short video –by govt
College Board -Big Future- Scholarship Search
Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship Manager.
Research specific Universities you are applying, ex Oregon State Univ
Many websites to research scholarships and grants and then follow breadcrumbs.
Think of local opportunities Burger King, Native Hawaiian, etc
Scholarship Search Engines, Unigo, Fastweb, Scholly

9. Additional opportunities
Pre-College Summer Programs
High School-College Summer Programs
High School Programs
Quest Bridge
Fly-In and Diversity Programs
Blog about the fly-ins

10. Thank you
If you want more information be sure to me.
What additional and specific workshops with WHEA would you like?
I can work with groups as part of my grants or work with individuals for a fee.