1. 0 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag The College Admission Process Nate Mannetter Senior Admission Counselor Gonzaga University

2. 1 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag How to approach and manage the college admission process The basics: moving from a “prospect” to an “accept” Five key myths and realities Open discussion and questions Overview

3. 2 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag The Helicopter

4. 3 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag The Snow Plow

5. 4 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag The Coach

6. 5 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Ask questions Assist with research Encourage hard work Help create and monitor a calendar of deadlines Be an emotional support Plan college visits Lead the financial process The Coach

7. 6 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag The Coach Assess strengths Focus on finding the right “match” Utilize your support network

8. 7 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Admissions Office Operations Any student can be a “prospect” or “inquiry” Application: Submit transcript, scores, activity information, writing pieces, recommendations Check email regularly to know if any information is missing Colleges want completed applications

9. 8 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Application Review Index guarantees, holistic review Rolling admissions, pooling admissions Early deadlines, regular deadlines Colleges want to admit students!

10. 9 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Myth #1 Monster’s University sent me information or a free application that is pre-populated, so they will accept me if I apply. –Monster’s University is seeking your interest. There are no promises.

11. 10 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Myth #2 “It’s all about the essay.” “It’s all about high test scores.” “It’s all about participating in a lot of activities.” –Nothing is more important than academic performance in high school.

12. 11 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Myth #3 Sharing information about hardships, learning differences, etc. is risky. –The more we know about each applicant, the better informed our decision-making.

13. 12 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Myth #4 Colleges and universities accept only a tiny percentage of their applicants. –Average acceptance rate in the U.S. is over 60%

14. 13 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Myth #5 I cannot afford Monster’s University because the published tuition, room, and board rates are too high. –It is rare for a student to pay the “sticker price” due to financial aid strategies.

15. 14 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Enjoy the Process The process can be FUN and EXCITING! Students build skills by managing their college search Ask questions whenever you need assistance

16. 15 gonzaga.edu/BeAZag Contact Information Nate Mannetter –Senior Admission Counselor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA mannetter@gonzaga.edu, 509-313-6575mannetter@gonzaga.edu www.gonzaga.edu or beazag.gonzaga.eduwww.gonzaga.edubeazag.gonzaga.edu