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Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School Factors in College Admission Difficulty of High School Coursework High School GPA- weighted/unweighted Standardized Tests: SAT and/or ACT Scores and SAT Subject Test Scores (if

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Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School

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Factors in College Admission

 Difficulty of High School Coursework  High School GPA- weighted/unweighted  Standardized Tests: SAT and/or ACT Scores and SAT Subject

Test Scores (if applicable)

 Extracurricular Activities (depth) - A “standout factor”  Community Service/Volunteer Work  Essays or Personal Statement  Letters of Recommendation

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The Right “Fit” Selecting the College for You

 Some Important Considerations

 Cost/Affordability – Financial Fit  Academic Majors/Programs  Size - small, mid – size, large  Location – state, geography, urban/rural, college town  Campus Atmosphere – campus life, athletics, clubs  Housing/Facilities – dorm options, recreational, dining

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Financial “Fit” and Financial Aid

 No surprises! Your family must research the total costs of each

college and your ability to pay

 Use the tools found on the PVS website Paying for

College/Funding Strategies and college Net Price Calculators

 Merit v. Need based Aid (know the difference!)

 The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) available

in October of your Senior year will determine your family’s financial need

 More info to follow (3/30)  Attend our financial aid night next October

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The Right “Fit” Selecting the College for You

 College Search

 www.pvscollegecounseling.com

 Composing Your List  Visiting Colleges

 Naviance - SuperMatch College Search/Scattergrams  Visit college websites. Call and request information  College fairs/representatives on campus  Visit the college campus (and meet with admissions)

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A Balanced List

 Reach Schools

2-3

 Target Schools

3-4

 Likely Schools

3

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Florida Public Universities

 You are encouraged to

consider an application to one or more Florida public universities

 Refer to the SUS Matrix and

specific admissions information (on the PVwebsite)

 Pay close attention to SUS

timelines and requirements

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Decision Plans

 Applying to College/Decision Plans

 FSU - October 15th and UF - November 1st?  Regular Decision (most January 1st)  Rolling Admissions  Early Action  Early Decision  Restrictive Early Action/

Single Choice

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Standardized Testing: SAT and ACT

 College Planning/Standardized Testing The PVS website

describes the different tests (including SAT IIs and APs), and

ffers information on test preparation resources, suggested

timelines and strategies, and fee waivers.

 SAT – sat.collegeboard.org  ACT - www.actstudent.org  Test Preparation – In house, online and private companies

(Revolution Prep)

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Special Circumstances

 Athletes/NCAA Clearinghouse

 If planning to participate in Division 1 or 2 athletics, you

need to register with NCAA Clearinghouse http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/

 Complete “Athletic Transcript Request” online

 Military Academies

 Begin application process during Junior year (Now!)  Go to websites for more information and to apply

 Special Programs – First Generation & Low SES

 Questbridge and Fly-in Opportunities

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Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School

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Pine View College Planning

 College Timeline (Handout)  Visit and use the Pine View College Resource website

www.pvscollegecounseling.com

 Naviance/Family Connection - Sign on and complete tasks as

assigned http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch

 Appointments to discuss your college plans will begin in mid-

April through June and August through October (after summer break). Spring appointments are most important for special circumstances (military, athletic) AND early admission

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College Planning Presentation

 Naviance/Family Connection

 http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch  Sign in to your account and include email address  Add parent(s) email addresses

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Naviance/Family Connection

 Naviance/Family Connection - Sign on and complete tasks as

assigned http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch

 Complete Assigned Tasks (found under the About Me tab )

 Complete the Student Questionnaire 4/29  Answer Recommendation Prompts 4/29  Create a Resume 5/26. You may either create a resume

using Resume Builder or upload one you already have

 You will be given time in your Junior English classes to

complete these and other college-related tasks

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Naviance/Family Connection

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Summer Activities

 Create/add to/refine your resume  Attend summer programs, work, volunteer  Visit college campuses and refine your list  Research and discuss college affordability with parents  Review admission requirements and application deadlines for

schools in which you are interested

 Narrow down choices. You should not apply if you are not

seriously willing/able to attend. Match and Fit!

 Deadlines for final college list/transcript request:

 Early Admissions: September 30th  Regular and Rolling Admissions: November 22nd