Class of 2018 [MANY choices!] College o 4-year or 2-year programs - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Class of 2018

[MANY choices!]

College

• 4-year or 2-year programs

Career Training Military Apprenticeship Work World

CONTEXT: College = any schooling after high school

1. Resources 2. Timeline 3. How-to successfully complete

the application process

 NAVIANCE

• Where is it?
• Link on the LN home page
• Use your standard school login for access
• What is it?
• One-stop website for
• CAREER INFORMATION AND SEARCH
• COLLEGE INFORMATION AND SEARCH
• ORGANIZATION TOOL FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
• RESEARCH TOOL FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION “ODDS”
• COMMUNICATION HUB FOR YOU AND YOUR COUNSELOR
• When do I use it?
• NOW and throughout the year as you research, consider, apply to and

get responses from colleges – CHECK IT OUT!

1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.

• 1. Colleges—SEARCH and EXPLORE
• 2. Colleges I’m Interested in AND

Applying to *SAVE all colleges of interest *Organizational tool for YOU

• 3. Careers—SEARCH and EXPLORE
• 4. ABOUT ME—you have EDIT power

to update test scores for accurate scattergrams

Larry can see how he compares to

• ther LN

students for Anderson University

. . . and how do I know?

 Research in Naviance

• See how your credentials stack up compared to each college class

profile

• Use the “scattergram”

 Visit the campus  Talk to college reps, college students, parents, counselors  Does the college offer what you’re interested in studying?  Does the college “fit” you, your academic

interests, social interests, financial situation, etc.?

 Enter your colleges of interest into Naviance

• 1. Complete the college application—usually two options
• College website

https://www.iupui.edu/ http://cms.bsu.edu/

• Unique to each college/university – official site ends in “.edu”
• “Admissions” or “Prospective Students”
• Follow instructions for a Freshman or First-time college student
• Ball State, ISU, IUPUI, Ivy Tech
• Fees usually apply
• Common App http://www.commonapp.org/
• As name implies, one COMMON application that can be submitted to

multiple participating colleges and universities

• Must complete FERPA (Educational Rights Act)
• Must “invite” your counselor to complete the LN side of your application
• Colleges/universities may require an additional “supplement”
• Purdue*, Butler, Miami*, IU (*Common App exclusive)
• Fees apply when submitting the application, Common App is free

• 2. You MUST send your LN transcript to every college/university

to which you apply

 Admissions offices will review your performance in high school

for rigor of coursework, grades, GPA

 Every student must create an account at www.parchment.com  Follow the instructions for Parchment and you will link your

account to Lawrence North, allowing your counselor to send your transcripts to the schools you indicate

 Parchment is USUALLY free, though some

colleges/universities will charge you a small fee,

• $3-5.00

• 3. You must send your ACT and/or SAT scores to the college(s) of

interest ~Send scores for “free” when you register for the test < 4 colleges/universities are included per test (use them before or lose them and have to pay) ~You may order scores for each college of interest AFTER your test results are back <Usually $10+ per test, per school ~SUPERSCORING is possible with many schools +Strong test scores can provide scholarship opportunities+ <Meet all deadlines to be considered for scholarships

 ACT and SAT are equally valued for admission purposes  If you’ve already tested…

• Compare your score(s) to the profile at each college of interest
• “Middle 50%” are typically reported
• If you are not in the “safe zone”, you may want to retest ASAP

 If you’ve NEVER tested and plan to attend college…

• Get registered for either or both tests ASAP
• Study guides are available online and on Naviance
• SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org Next test is October 7th and

scores CAN be available for November 1st Early Action

• ACT registration: www.actstudent.org Next test is October 28th

which will not provide scores in time for Nov 1st Early Action, but will have scores back in plenty of time for “regular decision” purposes

• 4. Payment for each college application
• Most colleges charge a fee to process your application
• Fee Waiver
• Free/Reduced lunch student
• Financial hardship
• 21st Century Scholars
• If you used a waiver for SAT/ACT, you will likely qualify

for a fee waiver

• Contact to your counselor for additional information

 College GO! Week  Special invitations or codes to apply for free

• Watch your mail/email

 1. Complete the APPLIC

ICATION TION—on website or via Common App

 2. Order your TRANS

NSCRIPT CRIPT through Parchment.com

 3. Submit/Order your TEST SCORES

RES to be sent directly to the college/university of interest

 4. Pay any FE

FEES required for the application

 DEADLINES

• Research the deadlines for the college(s) of

interest – each college sets their own

• “Early Action” is commonly November 1st—check

YOUR college to be sure

• “Early Decision” is binding…what does that

mean?

• Automatic Scholarships—know if offered and

when application must be submitted for consideration

• Submit COMPLETE APPLICATIONS—did you

submit all required components of your application by the indicated date???

 EMAIL—adults use email in their daily communication

• College admissions offices rely upon email communication
• Check your email DAILY and respond in a timely manner
• Communicate PROFESSIONALLY
• Does your email account need to be professionalized?
• bratbabygirl2000@gmail.com baller4life01@aol.com

 Communicate with COUNSELOR and any TEACHER you’d like

to write a “Letter of Recommendation”

• Talk with your counselor about your plans and intended schools
• ASK the teacher in person and provide a RESUME
• RESUME should also be provided to counselor (via Naviance)
• Ask only if you NEED a letter of rec…many apps do NOT require one

 TODAY

• CREATE YOUR PARCHMENT ACCOUNT
• www.parchment.com and follow prompts for NEW ACCOUNT
• Get out your Chromebook and set up Parchment now

 Fall

• Complete and submit applications
• Wednesday, October 25th—SENIOR EXPLORATION DAY
• Away from the LN campus
• College Visit, Job Shadow, Community Service Day
• All seniors MUST submit activity on Google Form starting Sept 1, 2017
• October 1, 2017 –FAFSA OPENS

 Winter

• Focus on Finances—FAFSA, Scholarship completion, etc.

 Spring

• College decision—May 1st is National Decision Day
• Order FINAL TRANSCRIPT for college of attendance***REQUIRED
• Graduation—June 6, 2017

 Common App Help Sessions

• 1st Wednesday of September—6th, October—4th and November—1st
• Counselors in Main Counseling Office each block—use your CCR,

8:15 a.m. or 3:50 p.m.

• Set an appointment with your assigned counselor
• Set an appointment with Mrs. Anderson

 Write your resume—use SENIO

NIOR R RESUME SUME in Naviance

 Use Naviance as an organizational tool  Steady progress—use an hour every Saturday to complete

applications rather than cramming in one massive session the day before apps are due

 Finish Strong

• The school year ends in May; work through the last day of school
• Enjoy LN
• Make a “bucket list” and work through your list during the year
• Take responsibility
• No excuses
• Meet deadlines and expectations
• Make good choices as you move into the adult world
• Look out for each other; encourage and support those around you
• Communicate effectively
• Follow YOUR path
• Have courage
• Breathe

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