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PPAS College Office

Senior Classes Fall 2019

To Do List

(updated for seniors)

• 1. Self-assessment
• 2. Continue researching
• ptions
• 3. Visit campuses
• 4. Take the SAT (again)
• 5. Know where you stand

(and keep grades up!)

• 6. Finalize college lists
• 7. Write /re-write essays
• 8. Update Resume
• 9. Research & Apply for

scholarships

• Access Naviance account

(in school) & update it

• Sync Naviance account

with Common App

• Ask for recommendation

letters

• Work with college office

to complete apps

• Submit applications
• Read our emails – if you

did not get one this week, we don’t have your email, so

SELF-ASSESSMENT

USE NAVIANCE MATCH VISIT THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE or SEND AWAY FOR A BROCHURE USE A COLLEGE GUIDE (in our

• ffice or library)

ATTEND COLLEGE FAIRS VISIT COLLEGES

ATTEND LUNCH TIME VISITS from COLLEGE REPS at PPAS

TALK TO TEACHERS AND YOUR COLLEGE ADVISOR

PRINCETON REVIEW.COM OR COLLEGE- BOARD.COM

RESEARCH OPTIONS

And of course, use resources from this presentation

COLLEGE BASICS: TYPES OF DEGREES

▪ BACHELORS: (B.A./B.S.)

▪

4-year program

▪

Includes about 50% general education requirements

▪ BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: (B.F.A.)

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4-year program

▪

More focus on arts curriculum

▪

Degree you would likely receive from a conservatory or visual arts program

▪ ASSOCIATES: (A.A./A.S)

▪

2-year program

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Degree you would likely receive from a community college

▪ GRADUATE: (Masters or PhD)

▪

Degree completed AFTER Bachelors

▪ CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA/CREDENTIAL:

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Credential for employment in a specific occupation (i.e. computer technology, cosmetology)

UNDERGRADUATE

COLLEGE BASICS: SCHOOL OPTIONS

CUNY: The City University of New York

▪ 11 senior colleges and 7 community colleges ▪ Very affordable and offer a variety of majors ▪ A space for all New York City students who graduate

▪ Macaulay Honors = tuition free program for qualified students with high GPAs & test scores. https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/applying-to-macaulay/

SUNY: The State University of New York

▪ 64 campuses across the state ▪ Affordable but many are competitive

Conservatories

▪ Specialized programs for artists (BFA degrees) ▪ Examples: Boston Conservatory, NYU Tisch, Roosevelt

Historically Black Colleges

▪ Examples: Howard and Fisk

Women’s Colleges

▪ Examples: Smith and Wellesley

✓REGULAR (GENERAL)—set deadline ✓ROLLING—applications roll in/roll out ✓EARLY DECISION (ED)—apply early and find out early

(BINDING)

✓EARLY ACTION (EA)—like early decision but not binding

✓ EARLY ACTION restrictive or Single Choice EA - can't

apply early action anywhere else

✓OPEN—you pay and attend

For more information on early admissions: http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/ college/earlydecision.asp

COLLEGE BASICS: TYPES OF ADMISSIONS

COLLEGE REFERENCE BOOKS

(all updated annually)

US News Ultimate College Guide The College Board: College Handbook Princeton Review: Complete Book of Colleges Fiske Guide : College Guide Guides specifically for the performing arts:

(new editions every few years)

Arco: The Performing Arts Major’s College Guide Peterson’s: Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts

INTERNET RESOURCES

COLLEGE RELATED WEBSITES: www.collegeboard.com www.princetonreview.com www.collegenet.com Naviance* www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE (link on PPAS website)

COLLEGE BASICS: RESOURCES

SAT (OCT 5, NOV 2 & DEC 7) vs. ACT(SEPT 14, OCT 26, DEC 14)

* Critical Reading and Math * English, Math, Reading, Science * 1600 possible points * 36 possible points * Measures aptitude, tests reasoning * Focuses on achievement, measures and verbal abilities the bigger picture of what you’ve *** Essay optional, check w/ school learned in school skills SAT II/SAT SUBJECT AREA TESTS: ❖Subject specific (Literature, Bio, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, U.S. & World History, Foreign Languages: Latin, German,

Spanish, Italian, French)

❖ Required for some competitive colleges (and looks good for all)

Take Standardized Test

❖ Register NOW for October, November,

• r December tests. Seats fill.

❖ See the handout in your folder with dates and websites ❖ Use your registration code for free SAT prep ❖ Visit our office for test prep booklets ❖ On reduced/free lunch list? You can get 2 fee waivers per test!

PPAS CEEB Code: 333847

WRITE THIS NUMBER DOWN!! You will need it often!

KNOW WHERE YOU STAND

❑ Are you on track to graduate? ❑ Is your transcript accurate? ❑ Have you requested records from other

schools you attended?

❑ Have you met your Regents requirements? ❑ Are you eligible for an Advanced Regents

Diploma?

❑ Do you know your GPA? ❑ What is your grade trend?

Freshman Year Freshman Year Senior Year Senior Year

Converting our 100 point scale to a 4.0 scale: 4.0 95-100 3.1 86 2.2 77 3.9 94 3.0 85 2.1 76 3.8 93 2.9 84 2.0 75 3.7 92 2.8 83 1.9 74 3.6 91 2.7 82 1.8 73 3.5 90 2.6 81 1.7 72 3.4 89 2.5 80 1.6 71 3.3 88 2.4 79 1.5 70 3.2 87 2.3 78 1.4 69

GPA CONVERSION

YOU SHOULD APPLY TO:

SAFETY SCHOOLS (1-2)—you will definitely get in LEVEL SCHOOLS (5-7)—you will probably get in REACH SCHOOLS (2-3)—you might not get in

COLLEGE LISTS

Student A GPA: 3.6 SAT: 1300

Safety: Looking for 3.4 and 1150 Level: Looking for 3.6 and 1300 Reach: Looking for 3.8 and 1450 Safety: Looking for 2.2 and 800 Level: Looking for 2.5 and 950 Reach: Looking for 2.8 and 1120

Student B GPA: 2.5 SAT: 950

FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• NEW!!! Fill out beginning October 1 using 2018 tax info
• Many of you will need to provide a CSS profile (a supplement $ form)
• Used by schools to assess financial need. New York schools also need TAP

completed

• Necessary for receiving government, state, and school

scholarships, grants and loans.

• Also helpful for Federal Work Study opportunities

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Worth the time and effort! It’s FREE money!
• Check-out RaiseMe
• Search using: fastweb.com, zinch.com, scholarships.com
• Colleges offer individual ones attached to them
• Scholarships for NYC students
• http://www.chegg.com/scholarships -- register for an account
• DON’T get scammed – applying for scholarships should be FREE

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

❖ Designed to help low income students afford and succeed in

college

❖ Created to give an advantage to those who were disadvantaged

with their financial standing at home.

❖ Qualification for these programs is based on BOTH financial and

academic criteria.

❖ STUDENTS who are eligible, should definitely apply!!

HEOP = Higher Education Opportunity Program

• Offered at New York private schools

EOP = Educational Opportunity Program

• Offered at SUNY schools

SEEK /College Discovery

Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge

• Offered at four year and two year CUNY schools

As a general rule you are most likely eligible to apply for these programs if you receive free or reduced lunch

YOU DO

Decide what’s best for you & Research colleges Take the appropriate courses – have

you had enough Foreign Language?

Fill out college applications and track deadlines

Submit Standardized test scores to colleges

Request and handle teacher recommendations

Read ALL of the college office emails!

Attend scheduled meetings with college counselors

Help you consider your options Offer college suggestions Send transcripts, and school profiles when requested Write your counselor recommendation (if required)

Advocate for waitlisted students

Keep you informed about the application and financial aid process Support and aid you through the process (and congratulate you when you get in!)

WE DO

Application (background questions, short

answer, activities, contact info, intended major)

Standardized Test Scores Transcript or Self Report Essay Resume (sometimes) Head shots/Video (sometimes) Recommendation Letters Payment or a Fee Waiver if eligible

• Keep copies of everything
• Consider creating an email address just for college

applications

GET ORGANIZED

Use a chart or list to organize:

• Application requirements
• Deadlines
• School addresses and phone

numbers

• Application fees
• Audition requirements, like

uploads to “SlideRoom”

• We’ve included organizers in

your folder ☺

Using Naviance

ALL of the colleges you plan on applying to MUST be listed in Naviance, even if NO documents will be submitted through Naviance

All teacher recommendation must be requested through

• Naviance. * outside recommenders email in separately

Look-out for TASKS assigned to you from the College Office, i.e. Ms. P

You cannot add colleges last minute without our office or teachers knowledge –

• therwise no documents or

letters will be submitted

Common App & Naviance must be matched

Where else to look for Info from us!

Your email inbox TWO bulletin boards 4th floor

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• utside teachers’ lounge & outside college office

Along our office (room 400) walls TWO College Fairs are coming up both at the Javitz! We’ll send you the links to register

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October 10th = SUNY Fair

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Nov 12th = the NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fair ALSO, College Access Fair at Fordham on

• Oct. 26th. Email link already sent

ppascollege@gmail.com

Professional Interns: Jillian Moss & Rebecca Solivan College Counselor:

• Ms. Pourghasemi

College Office Fax: 212-247-7514 College Office Phone: 212-247-8652

Contact the college office: