…create a roadmap that directs what you CAN do NOT what you SHOULD do after SPCPA.
How will this planning for next steps work? In April, I will be asking you to meet in small groups with me to discuss your It’s All About Me form. Come prepared to ask questions!
Round und #2. or 3 or ? College Essays
It’s all about the possibilities !!!! College Applications become Available August 1st FAFSA opens October 1 st Testing Completed before Halloween U of MN-TC Priority Deadline 11/1 “Strive for 5” Applications Completed before Winter Break Oct Unified Auditions (February Chicago) Mar National Decision Day - May 1 st Final Transcript Due July 1st
Steps you can take NOW to make senior year easier… Test/retest (ACT or SAT) in June Develop your list of “possible” schools Create essays/ activities resume Request teacher recommendations Understand your financial needs
2% • At least 93% will take the ACT once • 42% will retake it Senior year will be easier if you create your web account as soon as you receive your score report from the SPCPA test !
Sooner …. Later… can help answer the “big” questions can help answer the “finer” questions (How big is too big, how small is too small, how far is (Now that know what I want, how well does this school too far, how close is too close, etc.) help me achieve my goals?)
• Have What You Want…. ✓ Majors (ones you know you’re interested in & ones you might be interested in) ✓ Size & Location (School, Classes, Community) ✓ Opportunities for engagement (clubs & organizations, study abroad research, number & types of auditions/performing groups) ✓ Access (artistic roles, internships, mentors, leadership development) ✓ Availability of Housing, Counseling/Tutoring Services, Work Study ✓ Graduation Rates & Student Success (grad school, jobs, career connections) ✓ Affordability (Do they offer merit aid? If so, what kind/what criteria? Do they meet demonstrated financial need?) • Want What You Have…. ✓ Grades ✓ Test Scores ✓ Resume/Essays (leadership, engagement, diversity, focus) ✓ Demonstrated Interest ✓ Academic Interest ✓ Artistic Talents
If you had junior year AP classes, your grades are weighted. Unofficial Transcripts can be found on Infinite Campus student home screen (4 th option under “Reports” from left column list of options)
College Ready ACT (21) Community College College Ready GPA
Nearly 60% will apply to colleges using Other common essay prompts… Describe a • person/book you admire Why do you • want to attend this school Describe an • extracurricular activity that is meaningful to you 650 words max
• Not every college or university requires a teacher recommendation • Selective schools are more likely to require at least 1 teacher recommendation • The most selective schools require 2 academic teacher recommendations • Arts teacher recommendations may be required for BFA programs, optional/encouraged for other degrees • Teacher recommendation requests are due to your faculty by May 1 st • The best recommendation is the one you’ve given the most thought to!!!
College Application Expenses SPCPA Transcripts -- $5/s/r * (CA $10 -15) Application Fees -- varies (free - $150) Audition Fees -- varies (free - $75) PSEO Transcripts -- $5 - $25/s/r ACT Score Report -- $13/s/r ACT Test -- $50.50 – $67 Enrollment Deposit -- $100 & up Housing Deposit -- $100 & up Audition Travel -- varies *per school per report
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