Planning For College 2015-2016 Mrs. Laurie Freund Mrs. Jodie McInnes Mrs. Kelly Rapp Mrs. Lauren Ross
are you a 1st generation college student? 1st generation: If neither parent holds a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college, a student is considered a 1 st generation college student. GOAL: Our goal is to make the transition from high school to college easier! **Please complete the survey you picked up at the beginning of the presentation or log on to: http://goo.gl/forms/ H6I8fdex9o
Why should I attend college? To train for a career To grow and challenge yourself To have fun To participate in athletics or extracurricular activities To meet people or contacts To fulfill a lifelong goal To fulfill your parents wishes To earn a higher income The latest Department of Labor statistics estimate that a college graduate will earn DOUBLE the income earned by someone without a college degree.
value of education Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 survey no high school diploma $25, 376 High School Diploma $34,736 Some college $38,532 Associate's Degree $41,184 Bachelor s Degree (4 year degree) $57,252 Master s Degree $68,952 Doctoral Degree $82,732 Professional Degree $85,228
What type of college should I attend? COLLEGE offers courses leading to a 4 year degree UNIVERSITY usually has several colleges on one campus PUBLIC receive state tax funds; lower tuition PRIVATE no state tax funds; higher tuition-often more grants COMMUNITY TECHNICAL offers courses leading to a 2 year (Associates) degree or certification offers job related programs and licensure
What do colleges look at? Difficulty of high school courses taken Grades and grade point average Test scores (ACT/SAT) Academic reputation of high school Extracurricular activities Recommendations Essays Interviews College courses taken while in high school Class Rank
What factors should I consider? Type of college (2 year, 4 year, public, Christian, etc.) Size of college Location Housing Reputation Cost/Financial Aid Athletics/Extracurricular Support services Majors offered Campus Visit
Where do I look for information? College Websites (Admissions), Future student pages Interactive web sites-facebook, Twitter, College Week Live, BigFuture, Collegeboard.Com College catalogs/bulletins Talk with college representatives Attend college fairs Check the Internet websites (Guidance page, Google Search) Talk with counselors, teachers, parents, alumni Take a campus visit
Welcome to Naviance/ Family Connections Set goals What do you want to do in the future? How are you going to get there? Create the perfect path to your dreams. Build a resume A professional looking resume can help you apply for a job or assist your teachers in writing your letters of recommendation. Identify your strengths Personality surveys and questionnaires will help you learn more about yourself. Identify compatible careers Find careers that are a great match for your strengths and personality.
What questions should I ask a college rep? What are the strongest majors at your college? What types of internships/co-op experiences are available? How can I arrange a campus visit? What are the application deadlines for admission and financial aid? What percentage of your students actually graduate from your college? How are roommates selected? How safe is your campus? What additional services do you offer your students (tutoring, counseling, etc.)
How do I meet with a college rep? Register for visit through Naviance (or stop by guidance ) Stop by Guidance Office to get your pass. Inform your teacher of your intended class absence. Report to the School Counseling Office promptly at the time listed.
Hints for a campus visit Call or write the Admission Office (in advance) to schedule a visit Pick up a College Visit form in the Attendance Office (at least 2 days BEFORE your visit) Meet with an admissions officer Obtain information about your intended major Obtain a school calendar and a catalog Attend a class Tour the campus Talk with students Visit a dorm room Eat at campus dining facilities Inquire about campus activities (clubs, organizations, etc.) Meet with a financial aid officer Take your parents along
COLLEGE FAIRS 2015-2016 Medina County College/Trade/Tech Career Fair Medina County Community Center: Wednesday, October 14 th, 6:00-7:45pm Northeastern Ohio College & Career Fair Kent State University MACC Wednesday, October 7th, 9:00-11:00am College Week Live Live Online College Fair October 29th- take virtual tours and speak with reps and students from over 100+ schools at collegeweeklive.com
How do I apply to a college? A good goal is to apply to colleges by Thanksgiving of your Senior year. Applications can be found on each college or university web page. Add each college to Colleges I m Applying to in Naviance Complete the Transcript Processing/Record Release form - follow checklist. ***Remember to allow time to meet all deadlines!!
SOCIAL MEDIA S ROLE Be aware that college admissions advisors will use social media to find out more information about you Be responsible with the pictures and words that you post, as well as what others are posting on your page
How do I select a major? Examine your areas of interest, values, goals, and ambitions. Naviance- Self Assessments/Detailed Reports-- links to possible college majors Job shadow and speak with people who work in careers that seem interesting to you. Approximately 50% of all college freshmen are undecided on a major. If you delay choosing a major, you may need to take additional coursework. This will mean extra time and $$!!
How much does college cost? Yearly tuition at Ohio s state supported colleges runs approximately $7,000-14,000 ($9,700) At a Private college, tuition can be $8,000- $48,000 ($22,700- average includes tech schools) Room and board can add another $8,000-15,000. Other expenses include: books, supplies, travel, clothes, toiletries, entertainment, etc.
college tuition cost savings 2 year colleges/branchesreasonable cost, quality education And transfer credits! Can roll into a 4 year college/degree, with a thought out plan. Technical career-oriented degrees offered by two-year colleges can lead to employment immediately after the student completes his/her associate degree.
what types of financial aid are available? FAMILY-- Think of organizations, clubs, churches, etc. to which you belong GRANTS-- Funds given by the government or a college to assist families. Most grants are need based and do not have to be repaid. SCHOLARSHIPS-- Gift money based on a student s merits (academic, athletic, music, etc.). WORK STUDY-- On campus jobs. LOANS-- This should be your last consideration. Take a loan only when you cannot find funds from other sources.
can I expect to earn Financial Aid? The purpose of financial aid is to provide resources to those students who, without that help, would be unable to attend the college of their choice. Always remember that the FAMILY is primarily responsible for financing a college education. Financial aid is designed to supplement (not replace) the family contribution. Be aggressive! You must search for sources of aid. File the FAFSA after January 1 of your Senior year. Avoid scholarship search scams! If you have to pay to get money, it might be a scam.
How do I apply for scholarships? Available scholarships and scholarship search links are posted on the WHS Counseling page. Colleges will have scholarships available, visit their website and look at Grants and Scholarships that pertain to you! Local scholarships (Wadsworth area) are awarded based on one single application. All Seniors receive a copy. You must complete the FAFSA to access federal government financial aid. It cannot be mailed before January 1 of the Senior year. All Seniors who plan to attend college should complete the FAFSA!! Apply! Apply! Apply!
ACT/SAT test & registration dates 2015-2016 ACT actstudent.org Test Date Reg. Deadline December 12 November 6 Feb. 6 January 8 April 9 March 4 June 11 May 6th SAT collegeboard.com Test Date Reg. Deadline Nov 7 ** Oct. 27 (LATE FEE) Dec 5 Nov 5 Jan 23 Dec 28 March 5 Feb 5 May 7 April 8 June 4 May 5
ACT/SAT score reports ***Some schools require that scores be sent directly from testing center (i.e. OSU, Miami, Cincinnati, NCAA) Free to send to 4 colleges- select when registering. (Otherwise, you will pay $12 to send score report)
ACT/SAT writing test The following Ohio colleges and universities require the writing test for the ACT or SAT: Case Western Cincinnati Kent State University Miami University (Ohio) Oberlin The Ohio State University Toledo The College of Wooster *WHS recommends you take the writing test at least one time
Junior Parent College Planning Night Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the P.A.C (During Parent Conferences) Topics covered include: *Getting started with the college admissions process *Campus visits *College search *ACT/SAT testing
You say college is not for you? What is holding you back? My grades are not good enough My family is not helpful/supportive I am the 1 st in my family to attend I can t afford it It is too overwhelming You can overcome these obstacles! Check out youcango.collegeboard.org
NCAA- should I register? Yes, if you plan to play Div 1 or 2 sports in college. www.eligibilitycenter.org You must be registered and certified by NCAA to receive athletic scholarship. Register at the beginning of your junior year.
NAIA Eligibility Center National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA schools are your smaller private schools (division III. You must register with the NAIA Eligibility Center in order to receive financial assistance. www.playnaia.org
NAIA schools in Ohio Cincinnati Christian University Lourdes University Mount Vernon University of Northwestern Ohio University of Rio Grande Shawnee State University Wilberforce University
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