1. So…. You Want to Go to College: Now what?

2. Your Hosts for Tonight Ruth OlsonLicensed School Counselor Ruth OlsonLicensed School Counselor Angie LawLicensed School Counselor Angie LawLicensed School Counselor Leslye ErzbergerCareer Center Specialist Leslye ErzbergerCareer Center Specialist

3. Career Center W411Monday-Friday 7:45am -3:15pm Open one evening per month (see school web site for evening hours) Leslye Erzberger 763-792-5089

4. Counselor Introductions Individual questions-please contact your counselor: 763-792- A-D Ruth Olson 5010 rolson@isd12.org rolson@isd12.org E-John Pam Rehnelt 5019 prehnelt@isd12.org prehnelt@isd12.org Johna - Mon DeeAnn Sibley 5025 dsibley@isd12.org dsibley@isd12.org Moo – SchuAngela Law 5009 alaw@isd12.org alaw@isd12.org Schv-Z Jessica Siler 5016 jsiler@isd12.org jsiler@isd12.org

5. Upcoming Events Coffee with the Counselors – October 2 nd 7:30am – 8:30am – Senior Information Coffee with the Counselors – October 2 nd 7:30am – 8:30am – Senior Information Pay Less for College - October 27, 2015 6:30PM, PAC (Financial Planning Focus) Pay Less for College - October 27, 2015 6:30PM, PAC (Financial Planning Focus) Financial Aid - January 21, 2016 7:00PM, PAC Financial Aid - January 21, 2016 7:00PM, PAC (FAFSA – how to access financial aid) (FAFSA – how to access financial aid) FAFSA Completion Night- February FAFSA Completion Night- February Scholarships (College, Local, Fast Web) Scholarships (College, Local, Fast Web) www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com Family Connection/Naviance Family Connection/Naviance Parent’s place of employment Parent’s place of employment College – scholarships for incoming freshman College – scholarships for incoming freshman Centennial Area Scholarships – just for CHS seniors January/Feb Centennial Area Scholarships – just for CHS seniors January/Feb *Warning: Be aware of expensive financial aid seminars and scams!!!

6. Learn More. Earn More.

8. Need Help? Attend Lunch & Learn Come to the Career Center during your lunch hour and ask for help with your college applications. School Counselors & Career Center Coordinator will be available to help you with your application. Tuesday, October 6 th Tuesday, October 6 th Wednesday, October 14 th Wednesday, October 14 th Tuesday, October 20 th Tuesday, October 20 th Tuesday, October 27 th Tuesday, October 27 th

9. ACT Info Four year colleges/universities require the ACT Four year colleges/universities require the ACT ACT National average: 21 ACT National average: 21 ACT perfect score: 36 ACT perfect score: 36 Go to www.actstudent.org Go to www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Students may take the ACT as many times as they like. Recommended spring of junior year. Students may take the ACT as many times as they like. Recommended spring of junior year. Two year colleges do not require Two year colleges do not require the ACT the ACT

10. Family Connection One Stop Shop for College Search http://connection.naviance.com/centennialhs USERNAME: Student ID (9 digit) PASSWORD: Date of Birth (6 digit) Student ID Birthdate

11. Colleges Tab

12. Colleges – Super Match

13. Next Step = Campus Visits College Campus Visits – Contact admissions office to set up a date. MEA is a good time to visit. College Campus Visits – Contact admissions office to set up a date. MEA is a good time to visit. College Fairs (National College Fair is scheduled for October 21 st & 22 nd Minneapolis Convention Center) Field Trip for Juniors on 10/22. Deadline to sign up for field trip is 10/14. College Fairs (National College Fair is scheduled for October 21 st & 22 nd Minneapolis Convention Center) Field Trip for Juniors on 10/22. Deadline to sign up for field trip is 10/14. Meet with College Reps. at CHS during lunch Meet with College Reps. at CHS during lunch

14. College Visits at CHS

15. The top 15 colleges from the CHS class of 2015 1. U of M – Twin Cities 13. Augsburg College 2. Century College 14. St. Cloud State University 3. U of M – Duluth 15. University of North Dakota 4. MN State University – Mankato 5. University of St. Thomas 6. UW – Stout 7. Anoka Ramsey Community College 8. UW – Eau Claire 9. UW- Madison 10. Winona State University 11. North Dakota State University 12. UW - River Falls

16. Look at Us!

17. Four year College Entrance Requirements CHS 4 years English 4 years English 3 years Math (8-9 credits) 3 years Math (8-9 credits) 3 years Science 3 years Science 3.5 years Social Studies 3.5 years Social Studies 1 year Fine Arts 1 year Fine Arts 2 courses 2 courses 2 semesters = 1 year credit MN State Colleges 4 years English 4 years English 3 years Math (Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra or higher) 3 years Math (Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra or higher) 3 years Science (1 year biological and 1 year physical) 3 years Science (1 year biological and 1 year physical) 3 years Social Studies 3 years Social Studies 1 year Fine Arts 1 year Fine Arts 2 years of a single World Language 2 years of a single World Language See specific school guidelines

18. Average Applicant Preparation for More Selective Schools 4 Years English 4 Years English 4 Years Mathematics (Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre- Calc, Calculus) 4 Years Mathematics (Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre- Calc, Calculus) 4 years Science (including Biological Science, Physical Science, 1 year Chemistry and 1 year Physics with lab experience) 4 years Science (including Biological Science, Physical Science, 1 year Chemistry and 1 year Physics with lab experience) 4 years Social Studies 4 years Social Studies 3 years World Language 3 years World Language 2 Additional academic credits 2 Additional academic credits

19. Getting Started CHS Application Process CHS Application Process Student completes application online Student completes application online Application fee can be paid on line with a credit card Application fee can be paid on line with a credit card Keep your password and account information in a place where you will remember it. You will need it to track your application status Keep your password and account information in a place where you will remember it. You will need it to track your application status Letters of recommendation (if required) -give teachers/counselors 2 week notice – Send THANK YOU. Letters of recommendation (if required) -give teachers/counselors 2 week notice – Send THANK YOU. Can confirm through Family Connection, but you must TALK with your counselor or teacher to ask for this personally Can confirm through Family Connection, but you must TALK with your counselor or teacher to ask for this personally Personal Statement/Essay (if required) Personal Statement/Essay (if required) Transcripts - see additional handout for instructions on how to request electronic transcripts using eDocs Transcripts - see additional handout for instructions on how to request electronic transcripts using eDocs

20. Timelines Seniors Seniors ACT - October ACT still will meet December deadlines. New photo requirement with ACT ACT - October ACT still will meet December deadlines. New photo requirement with ACT Continue to visit colleges - MEA Continue to visit colleges - MEA Applications submitted by Thanksgiving Applications submitted by Thanksgiving Fill out the FAFSA after January 1 st – March 1 st Fill out the FAFSA after January 1 st – March 1 st Juniors Juniors Family Connection to search for colleges Family Connection to search for colleges Attend the National College Fair Attend the National College Fair Visit colleges over MEA Visit colleges over MEA ACT- April/June of junior year (ACT practice in Feb.) ACT- April/June of junior year (ACT practice in Feb.) Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the ACT at CHS in April Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the ACT at CHS in April

21. Introduction of Guest Panel Colleen KoppesMinnesota State University - Mankato Colleen KoppesMinnesota State University - Mankato Erin KonselaUW Stout Erin KonselaUW Stout Krista PalmquistUniversity of St. Thomas Krista PalmquistUniversity of St. Thomas Sara MacKenzieU of M Twin Cities Sara MacKenzieU of M Twin Cities Katy MooreCentury College Katy MooreCentury College

22. College Panel Description of type of college Description of type of college Average size of school/class sizes Average size of school/class sizes Admission Requirements – Admission Requirements –  Application Deadline-when should students apply?  Application fees/fee waiver  Essay/Letters of Recommendation - not required for all  ACT/SAT scores Decile Rank/GPA  Time line for student notification of acceptance  Senior schedule and rigor of study – no senior slide!  How do HS World Language classes impact admissions? Recommendations?  Academic Support, Tutoring, Special Disability Services  Undecided majors  Tuition  Financial Aid/Scholarships/AVID

23. Additional Information Reciprocity Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota Mid-West Student Exchange http://msep.mhec.org/ Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, or Wisconsin. Through the MSEP, public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate. Transfer System www.mntransfer.org for additional information www.mntransfer.org for additional informationwww.mntransfer.org

24. Evaluation We would like to thank students, parents and college representatives for attending this evening. In an effort to improve, please take a few minutes to complete our evaluation. http://goo.gl/CecW1w Thanks, Leslye Erzberger, Ruth Olson & Angie Law