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Senior Planning for Post High School

CLASS OF 2018

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Facebook Group: DCC HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING

CLASS OF 2018: Preparing For Life After DCC…

We are here to HELP!

Sandra Breeden E –K Counselor Kim Severn L -R Counselor Eric Baxter S -Z Counselor Teachers, Parents, Coaches, etc. Laurie Derickson College & Career Counselor Kalene Zaabadick College & Career Assistant Jake McBride A -D Counselor

Overview of the Process This Year

• RESEARCH COLLEGES AND

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

• CONTINUE TO EXPLORE CAREER

FIELDS THAT YOU WANT TO PURSE

• APPLY FOR ADMISSION
• APPLY FOR

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

• WAIT FOR INFORMATION
• MAKE A DECISION

CHECKOUT OUR NEWSLETTERS

DCC Senior Parent College Information Night Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 5:30pm DCC-MS Cafetorium District 20 Financial Aid Night October 5th, 6:30 RHS District 20 NCAA Info Night

• Nov. 14th at Liberty

NACAC College Fair Sept 23rd from 1-4pmpm Denver Mart Southern CO Out-of-State College Fair Sept 28th from 5:30pm-7:30pm Coronado High School Christian College Fair Oct 2nd 6-8pm Colorado Spring Christian School District 20 College Fair

• Oct. 24th 6-7:30pm

Chapel Hills Mall NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair: November 6, 2017 7:00-9:00pm Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Seawell Ballroom

UPCOMING FAIRS & EVENTS

ZAPS SAT Study Prep Sept 30th 9-3pm Register at Doorways To College SAT Dates Regular Late Oct 7th Sept 8th Sept 27th Nov 4th Oct 5th Oct 25th www.collegeboard.org ACT Dates Regular Late Oct 28th Sept 22nd Oct 6th Dec 9th Nov 3rd Nov 11 www.act.org DOES YOUR SCHOOL SUPERSCORE? SUBJECT TESTS?? ESSAY?? How Many Times To Take?

REMEMBER YOU CAN ROLL YOUR SAT RESULTS INTO THE KHAN ACADEMY FOR PERSONALIZED STUDY PREP

University of Colorado Denver September 19th 10:00am Duke University September 20th 1:30pm University of Oklahoma September 21st 8:00am Monmouth College September 21st 10:am Hult International Business School September 21st 1:30pm University of St. Thomas September 25th 8:00am University of Minnesota September 25th 10:00am Pacific Lutheran University September 25th 12:30pm Marymount California University September 25th 1:30pm University of Evansville September 26th 8:00am Clarkson University September 26th 9:00am University of Wyoming September 26th 1:30pm Columbia University September 28th 1:30pm Case Western Reserve University October 2nd 10:00am University of Chicago October 2nd 1:30pm Oklahoma City University October 2nd 1:30pm Colorado Christian University October 10th 1:30pm Auburn University October 19th 10:00am Embry Riddle Aeronautical University October 26th 8:00am Arizona State University October 26th 1:30pm KEEP CHECKING NAVIANCE—UNIVERSITY VISITS ADDED DAILY!!

COLLEGE REP VISITS & VISTITING CAMPUS

College Visit Days *These events are held at the college. Please contact them directly to register CU Boulder Explore: September 29th Western State Fall Preview Day: October 7th University of Northern CO: October 13th CSU Explore: October 27th Colorado School of Mines September 23rd, October 28th

PARTS OF AN APPLICATION

• 1. The Application Itself

Direct to Institution Online Direct to Institution Mail Common Application Coalition Application

LET’S TAKE A LOOK…

• 2. Letters of Recommendation (2-3)

 Teacher

 As a student, focus on classroom performance  Who Should You Choose????

 Counselor

 As a whole person, character, 4 yr. academic record, and extracurricular activities  Complete questionnaire in Naviance, counselor interview & at least 2 weeks lead time  Confidential

 Coaches, Religious Leaders, Volunteer, etc. (supplemental or extra…)

 PROCESS: ASK TEACHER, SUBMIT REQUEST IN NAVIANCE,

COME TO COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER TO SEND (ALLOW 2 WEEKS)!

• 3. University Essays – Essay Help October 9th

– During Lunch

 Writing an Essay should take more than one night  Write in a Voice that is unique to you!  Be creative and tell a story. Admission Reps read 1000s of essays each year. Make yours stand out  Follow instructions and make sure to answer the prompt  Review and Revise (many times). Use your parents, teachers (English) and counselors to help!

• 4. Transcripts and School Profile

WHAT’S IN A TRANSCRIPT?

 Grades 9-11th grade (GPA)

 Weighted  Unweighted

 Current Courses  All Course 9-11th Grade  ACT/SAT Scores

 All on the transcript?  Do you want them sent (all or none)  Does you school take them from our

transcript?

HOW TO SEND?

 Add your university into Naviance  Indicate in Naviance how you are

applying (regular or Common App)

 Complete Your Application  Come Down to the College & Career

Center to Request

 The DCC Profile will Also be Sent  Letters of Recommendation?  Scores of No Scores?

NAVIANCE – your friend

HOW DO I LOG IN?

Login In: Your Student ID Password: first initial of your first name, first initial of

your last name and birthdate (mmddyy)

College Visits @ DCC– Why It Is Important?

How to Find a University That Fits Your Passion

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

What draws you to our institution besides the “hotties” in the catalogue!?”

What Are Factors To Consider?

5-10 Colleges

Scores Deadlines Academics Student Body Support Services Student Life Location Facilities Cost and Fin Aid

What can you afford? Apply to a range of admission difficulty Labs, Research, Dorms

Do you like snow, heat, far from home, etc?

Size, Diversity, Interests? Do they have your program, GPA requirements? Tutoring, intership/career placement Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Clubs, Sports, Activites

General High School Requirements For Highly Competitive Universities

REMEMBER EACH UNIVERSITY IS DIFFERENT – MOST OF THE TIME YOU ARE FINE…

 English: four years, with significant emphasis on writing and literature.  Mathematics: four years, with significant emphasis on fundamental mathematical skills

(algebra; trigonometry; plane, solid, and analytic geometry).

 History/Social Studies: three or more years. Such courses should include the writing of

essays.

 Science: three or more years of laboratory science (including biology, chemistry and

physics).

 Foreign Language: three or more years of the same foreign language. Your study of a

foreign language ought to include the development of four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension.

 Requirements vary by school.  D20 Graduation Requirements and HEAR Requirements Differ

Research

• www.collegeincolorado.org
• Naviance
• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

College Search – Super Match

Bell Curve – Applications (How Many?)

 Low Moderate

Reach

Index Admission – Retiring in 2019

Index Score – Colorado

http://highered.colorado.gov/academics/admissions/ind exscore/default.asp

Financial Aid

 FAFSA(Grants, Loans, Work Study) – Opens

October 1st, 2017

 Attend District Financial Aid Night  Apply To Schools Despite Sticker Price  CSS Profile (Does Your School Require It?)  Check University Financial Aid Webpage

for Deadlines

 Separate Application??

CHANGES TO FAFSA

 Use of “prior prior” year information

 2016-17 FAFSA uses 2015 tax information – Opened in January  2018-19 FAFSA uses 2016 tax information. Better use of the IRA data retrieval tool

 Roll In Your Tax Information

 FAFSA Opens on October 1st 2017 for the 2018-19 school year  May impact when you receive financial aid packages from universities

Scholarships – Where To Find

 1. Large Search Engines?  2. Naviance Scholarship List  3. D20 Scholarship List  4. University Websites – My Favorite

 Example: https://www.uccs.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/scholarships.html

 Sign Up For Remind  Check Our Newsletters  Check with your local church, business, or other organizations to which you belong

Scholarships

Colorado Opportunity Fund

How much will it cost??

The federal government requires that all colleges have a net price calculator available on their website.

 What does net price mean?

Net Price is the amount that a student pays to attend an institution in a single academic year AFTER subtracting scholarships and grants the student receives. Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that a student does not have to pay back.

 What is a net price calculator?

Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. Find your net price calculator here: http://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx

The College Scorecard

 Find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make

more informed decisions about which college to attend.

 Costs  Graduation Rates  Loan Default Rates  Median Borrowing  Employment

 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Western Undergraduate Exchange ~ 150% Of Resident Tuition Rate

 Make sure to check with you university to see if they participate  Contact the admission office or financial aid office of the university to

ensure how you apply

 Automatically considered  Must indicate on application or financial aid

 members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,

Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

 http://wue.wiche.edu/search_results.jsp?searchType=all

Other Pieces

 NCAA – Are You Registered with the Eligibility Center  Applying to Academies??? Seeking Nomination  Housing – sometimes deposits are needed before you commit  College Goal Colorado – Individual Help with the FAFSA

 http://www.collegegoalcolorado.org/

 Even if you don’t think you will qualify for $$ - work study??

What Can You Control?

 Know deadlines and beat them  Early, early, early  Give notice for letters (2-3 weeks) and transcripts

(5 days)

 Be responsible, thorough, and considerate  Communicate – I don’t know you need help

unless you ask…

QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU FOR COMING…