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WELCOME! It’s time to start planning for your next step!!

Feeling a little overwhelmed?

Step one: Make a plan

“ Many people fail in life, not for a lack of ability or brains or even courage, but simply

because they have never organized their energies around a goal” Elbert Hubbard

College Application Process and More

 Naviance  ACT/SAT Testing  Research Potential Schools  Apply for Admission, Scholarship,

& Financial Aid

 Notification of Admission/Aid

NAVIANCE

Naviance is a comprehensive website that you will use to make plans about colleges, careers and to make your application process easier.

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Request your transcripts to be sent to colleges. Transcripts can be sent electronically to most schools.

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Sign up to visit with college representatives and receive email reminders about the visits.

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Request recommendations

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Research colleges and manage your applications in one location.

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Research careers regarding education, wages, common tasks, etc.

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Take assessments that will suggest careers to which you are well suited.

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Research scholarships

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ACT preparation

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www.jenksms.com

• User name: Jenks email without “jenksms.com”
• Password: chromebook password

NAVIANCE

For additional information, visit the

JHS College Office webpage

www.jenksps.org

College Admission Testing

ACT- English, Math, Reading , Science, Optional Writing test To register for the ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT

• SAT: Math, Critical Reading., Optional Writing test

Optional -Subject tests

To register for the SAT: sat.org/register

• Students should take each test at least once and then focus on the one that is better

suited to them

• All colleges and universities will take either the ACT or SAT
• Check with schools to learn exact testing requirements. Do they require the writing

portion or SAT Subject tests?

• Have ACT/SAT send scores directly to the schools of your choice. Most schools are

interested in the highest scores. Send all of your test scores so they can see all of the subscores.

• OU and OSU have residual tests available, but you may only take it once.

Test Preparation

 Become familiar with the test content and format  Know appropriate test-taking strategies

Scores based only on the number of questions answered correctly - guessing is encouraged on both ACT and SAT

• Additional test preparation available in the form of classes, tutoring

and independent study

• NEW!!! NAVIANCE ACT TEST PREP
• Key to most successful test preparation –

YOU and the amount of you put into whatever test prep method you choose! Grade Point Average Grades are important even after you’ve received college admissions and scholarship offers.

Don’t catch Senioritis!

Research Careers and Majors

Research Careers and Majors

Research Potential Schools

Attend College Fairs:

Tulsa College Fair

 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Sunday, April 2nd , 2-4pm  University of Tulsa

Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St.

College Fair Tip: Register for college fairs at

www.gotocollegefairs.com, print off barcode and the colleges will scan your barcode to get all of your information.

Research Potential Schools

Visit with College Representatives

In the JHS College Office

It is important to build a relationship with the representatives Check Naviance Family Connection to see the colleges that will be visiting Jenks & to register for these visits. Students MUST register to attend the visits.

Research Potential Schools

Research Potential Schools

School Visits

• Students should visit several institutions (public and private, large & small)

during typical days – not just on a game day!

• Visit a class, a professor, dorms rooms, financial aid, and student center.
• Ask questions!!!
• Talk to other students.
• Rate each visit, listing likes and dislikes,
• Students need to take the lead in speaking with

professors and admission counselors.

Research Potential Schools

 Consider College Characteristics

• Admission Requirements/Profile of Admitted

Students

• Majors and Educational Programs
• Fit and Opportunities
• Location and Size
• Public vs. Private
• Campus Activities and Environment
• Costs and Financial Aid - Net Price Calculators

are available on all schools websites and will give a fairly accurate estimate of costs.

Admission Terminology

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Early Decision – apply early (usually November 1) and receive notification of acceptance prior to Winter Break. If accepted you must go to this school.

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Early Action – apply early (usually November 1) and receive notification of acceptance prior to Winter Break. Acceptance is not binding.

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Regular Decision – applications usually due prior to February 1 and receive notification in the spring.

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Rolling Admission – admission process in which school review applications as they are received and notifies applicants after decision.

Scholarship Deadlines may be different than application deadlines.

Submit applications to schools

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When to apply - the earlier, the better!

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Don’t apply to more than 6 schools.

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First, create a resume. Quality is more important than quantity.

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Applications are online . You can access the college applications through Naviance or by going to the schools’ website.

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READ! Re-READ!! Carefully read all instructions prior to completing your application! Once you submit application, you cannot resubmit it.

• Check deadline dates - What is application deadline?

What is scholarship deadline

• Is scholarship application separate
• Are teacher or counselor recommendations required?
• Testing requirements
• Essays Requirements – Take time writing and rewriting essays.

Don’t stress about “what are they wanting”

Let them know who you are.

• Get Organized!!

Submit applications to schools

 Professional email address.  Social media: If it doesn’t

pass the “grandmother” test, DON”T DO IT!

 Proofread the application

before submitting.

 Request transcripts

through your Naviance account.

 Your transcript will have the “Best”, “Last” and “Best

Subscores” for both the ACT and SAT.

 You should have your scores sent directly to your

schools from ACT and SAT. Many schools require that

test scores be sent directly from ACT and SAT.

Submit applications to schools

THE COMMON APPLICATION

WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG

 One application for more than 600 public and private

schools throughout the country.

 Oklahoma schools on Common App: OU, TU, OK City Univ.  Check for supplements, deadlines and admission fees of

each school.

 Secondary School Reports for the Common App are

completed by Mrs. Nassar.

 You have to match your Common App and Naviance.

Teacher and Counselor Recommendations

• Find out how many teacher recommendations you
• need. Don’t ask for more than you need or ask

teachers “just in case”.

• Speak with your teachers and Mrs. Nassar as soon

as possible to request a recommendation.

• Allow teachers/college office at least 15 working

days to prepare a letter of recommendation.

• Complete Information for Recommendations survey

under the About Me tab in Naviance. DETAILS!! DETAILS!! Please provide as much details as possible.

• Under the College tab in Naviance, you will request

your teacher recommendations.

Should I waive my rights to see my recommendations? Yes

AREA COLLEGES

Admission Decision made by committee: Apply by September 15 to have application fee waived Admission Requirement 24 ACT

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Rank in top 1/3 (Class of 2016: 3.50/4.0) Or 21 ACT and 3.0 in 15 unit core

Top 50% of class (3.13) or 20 ACT /940 SAT

Out of State Tuition waiver: ACT 26 & 3.6 GPA / 90% ACT 24 & 3.25 GPA / 80%

Admission decisions made by committee based on holistic standards Teacher Recommendation needed if student is below: ACT 22/SAT 1090 or 3.25 GPA Apply at: www.commonapp.org

2 year options

Accelerating Independence Scholarship:

• 2.0 GPA, graduate from Tulsa county high school
• available up to 23 years old.
• * Limited spaces available

Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing, Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Programs sponsored by companies!

Associates degrees: Air Conditioning Arts and Sciences Automotive Collision Repair Construction Technology Culinary Arts Engineering Technologies Heavy Equipment Information Technologies Nursing and Health Visual Communications Watchmaking Bachelor of Technology: Civil Engineering Technology Information Forensics

Tulsa Achieve Program

Up to 2 years free tuition and fees Requirements: 2.0 GPA Tulsa county resident Must graduate in May Must start classes in fall Volunteer 20 hours/semester

Types of Scholarships:

• Merit Athletic
• Need-based Community Service
• Departmental Leadership
• Essay

Where can you find scholarships?

• Naviance – Scholarship List & National Scholarship Search
• Parents employers, churches, civic groups

Key to earning scholarships?

Be organized! Treat the process like a class

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Search in Naviance

Additional Scholarships

 OKPROMISE (OHLAP) – Students must enroll by the end

• f sophomore year and qualify based on family income.

Students must complete a core curriculum and maintain a minimum GPA. Students and parents are responsible for tracking the requirements.

 NCAA – register with NCAA Clearinghouse at

www.eligibilitycenter.org. Requirements are different than graduation requirements. Students and parents should begin tracking these requirements as early as 9th grade by going to www.CoreCourseGPA.com Online classes do NOT count for NCAA.

 State Regents Scholarship - Students scoring at or

above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT. Qualifying score is released in November – usually around 34 ACT

• Students may qualify for: Grants, Work Study and Loans (Subsidized

and Unsubsidized)

• File taxes electronically and use the IRS Data Retrieval System to

complete the FAFSA.

• Schools often use FAFSA completion as criteria for non-need based

scholarships so everyone should complete.

• The FAFSA4caster can give you an estimate of your EFC.

Go to: www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid This

is is free! ee!!! ! Do not pay to file le FAFSA! SA!

FINANCIAL AID

Entering College

Submit for school year: Submit beginning Use Tax Return from:

Fall 2018 2018-19 Oct 1st 2017 2016 Fall 2019 2019-20 Oct 1st 2018 2017 Fall 2020 2020-21

• Oct. 1st, 2019

2018

CSS/Financial inancial Aid PROFI FILE LE

Used by certain colleges to help them award private grant and scholarship funds. To see a list of schools that use this and to enroll, go to www.collegeboard.com. There is a charge for this.

Notification of Admissions and Financial Aid

 Set up student accounts for each college that admits you  Student Aid Report (SAR) should arrive shortly after FAFSA is completed.  Compare financial aid award letters from different schools.  Decide which college to attend and notify all colleges of your decision by May 1.

You’re at college! Now what??

 Go to Class!!  Get to know professors.  Get involved in at least 2 activities. Consider

social, special interest, academic and professional organizations, but don’t over do it.

 Take advantage of study abroad and

internship and research opportunities.

 Remember – where ever you end up, it is up

to you to take advantage of the opportunity!

Parents Role in the College Process

 Let your child be the driving force  Emphasis allocating time to the process and staying

• rganized

 Set up a regular time to meet and discuss the process.  Don’t write essays or complete applications for your

student

 Let the students communicate with the schools  Guide, encourage and offer suggestions but remember

they are the one going to college

 Be upfront and honest with children about what is

affordable.

Traci Nassar ar Colle lege e Coun unselor selor Phone:

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4415 15 ext: 2234 traci.nassar i.nassar@jenk @jenksps sps.o .org Nancy y Baumunk unk Colle lege e Office ce Coordina inato tor Phone:

• ne: 299-44

4415 15, , ext. . 2241 nanc ncy.ba .baum umunk@ unk@je jenk nksp sps.or .org g

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.