1. College Research and Planning January 14, 2015 Welcome, Juniors and Parents! Presented by: Mrs. Laura Blanche, Ms. Maura Quinn and Mrs. Janet Dunn

2. Program Agenda Welcome and Introduction Counselor Assignments 2013 Freshman Class Profiles and Trends Top Factors in the Admission Process Social Media and College Admission Assessments Worksheets / Brag Sheets College Admission Testing The College Search & Naviance Special Circumstances Demonstrating Interest Application Components Resources for Financial Aid Getting Organized

3. Lower Moreland High School Guidance Department 555 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 P: 215-938-0114 F: 215-947-0333 www.lmtsd.org/lmhs Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Linda Forcina Counselor Assignments for Class of 2016: www.lmtsd.org/lmhs Mrs. BlancheMs. QuinnMrs. Dunn A-GH-MN-Z

4. 2013 Freshman Class Profiles Sources: www.bu.edu; www.pitt.edu; www.princeton.eduwww.bu.eduwww.pitt.eduwww.princeton.edu Boston University University of Pittsburgh Princeton University Number of Applicants54,16130,62926,641 Number / % Admitted18, 415 / 34 %16,271 / 56%1,983 / 7.4% Matriculants3,7003,887Approx 1,300 SAT Scores Middle 50% / Ave. CR: 570-670 M: 620-720 2025 (RD) / 1881 (ED) CR: 600-720 M: 620-730 CR: 690-800 M: 710-800 ACT Scores Middle 50% / Ave. Eng: 26-31 Math: 27-33 30 (RD) / 28 (ED) Eng: 27-33 Math: 27-32 Eng: 32-35 Math: 30-35 Average Grade / GPAA- (RD) / B+ (ED)3.973.9 Other9% (RD) / 14% (ED)---96% in top decile

5. Local Example of Admission Trends Temple University 2013Temple University Fall 2014 Applications received: 18,813 # offered admission: 12,016 # matriculated: 4,390 37% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.44 (trans: 3.07) Ave. accepted SAT: 1130 Ave. accepted ACT: 24 Applications received: 14,611 # offered admission: 6,922 # matriculated: 2,298 33% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.53 Ave. accepted SAT: 1079 Ave. accepted ACT: 24 Application received: 26,496 (CA) # offered admission: 16,357 # matriculated: 4,485 (largest ever) 27% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.47 (trans: 3.09) Ave. accepted SAT: 1124 ( Temple Option) Ave accepted ACT: 25 Applications received: 14,971 #offered admission: 7,108 # matriculated: 2,351 33% yield Ave. accepted GPA: 3.51 Ave accepted SAT: 1074 Ave. accepted ACT: 24 West Chester University 2013West Chester Univ. Fall 2014

6. Top Factors in the Admission Process 2013 State of College Admission - NACAC Top Factors:Moderately Important: Considered but Supplemental: Grades in college preparatory courses Strength of curriculum Standardized admission test scores Grades in all courses Essay or writing sample Teacher and counselor recommendations Demonstrated interest Extracurricular activities Rank in Class Student interviews Subject test scores (SAT II, AP exams) Work experience

7. Social Media and College Admission NYT.article.2013 - Potential Positives:Potential Negatives: Showcase a talentNegative image displayed through words or pictures Demonstrate interest in school or program Negative impression about interactions with others Learn about programs by following a college, department or professor Anyone you follow may follow you. Keep it professional.

8. Assessments STUDENTS – What is important to you when considering a school? Major, location, vibe, internship opportunities, sports & activities, Greek life PARENTS – What is important to you when considering a good match for your student? Caliber, legacy, size, cost, distance * Use your Career Assessment results in your Naviance account to guide you, especially if you are undecided

9. College Worksheet & Brag Sheets To complete NOW:To complete LATE SPRING:  College Worksheet for Students and Parents – in Planning Guide NOTE: We strongly encourage students and parents / guardians to complete this assessment TOGETHER prior to the junior conference  Student Brag Sheet  Parent Brag Sheet (optional)  Teacher Brag Sheet

10. College Admission Testing SAT and Subject Tests (www.collegeboard.org)www.collegeboard.org ACT (www.actstudent.org)www.actstudent.org TOEFL (www.toefl.org)www.toefl.org LMHS School Code: 390-303 LMHS Test Center Number: 39-334 Note: Refer to Preparation for College Admission Testing packet distributed December 3 rd

11. The College Search: Naviance Completed in 9 th and 10 th :To Do in 11 th : Extracurricular Activities Do What You Are Cluster Finder Sophomore Data Sheet Career Interest Profiler  Update Extracurricular Activities  Explore Enrichment Programs  Enter Colleges I’m Thinking About  Register for College Rep Visits  Complete Game Plan (About Me)  Explore College Research and Scholarships & Money tabs  SuperMatch College Search  Scattergrams  Scholarship list

12. Special Circumstances Services for students with disabilities NCAA Admission to service academies ROTC Fee waivers for testing and applications TOEFL

13. Demonstrating Interest What it means:What do to: Some colleges track expressed student interest in an effort to assess likelihood of applicant attending if admitted (yield).  Attend meetings with college representatives visiting LMHS in the fall  Attend open house programs on campuses if possible  Attend area information sessions  Attend Meet the College Rep in April, 2015  Attend spring college fairs  Utilize college and universities’ social media sites (Facebook and Twitter)  Consider ED or EA options

14. Application Components Elements of application:Remember to …  Application  Transcript  SAT / ACT scores if required (www.fairtest.org)www.fairtest.org  Essay (required or optional)  Extracurricular Activities  Letters of Recommendation  2 teachers, 1 counselor  Payment  Research deadlines and types Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Deadlines, Rolling Admission  Schedule an interview if this is required or recommended

15. Application Types  www.commonapp.org (Common App) www.commonapp.org  Electronic school-specific application  https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu (PASSHE) https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu  Penn State University (MyPennState)  Shreyer Honors College- separate electronic app.

16. Resources for Financial Aid Important Links:LMHS: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov www.student.collegeboard.org /css-financial-aid-profilewww.student.collegeboard.org /css-financial-aid-profile www.pheaa.org www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com Note: all scholarship searches should be FREE Naviance: Colleges Tab ▫Scholarships & Money ▫Scholarship List Affording College: Financial Aid Night (tentative date: November 24, 2015)

17. Getting Organized January to AugustJanuary to August, cont’d  Schedule individual junior planning conference  Complete College Worksheet for Students and Parents prior to conference  Enter Colleges I’m Thinking About prior to conference  Attend Meet the Rep Night 4/8/15 Register for college admission tests (SAT, SAT II and ACT)  Visit campuses  Solidify summer plans – community service, internship, enrichment  Attend June class meeting  Complete junior questionnaires (brag sheets for teachers and counselor)  Complete Graduation Project Part A  Finalize senior schedule and maintain challenging courses  Attend Senior class meeting in September for directions about application procedures. NOTE: midyear grades will automatically be sent to colleges

18. Questions?