Matheson Jr. High School Parent Teacher Conference Fall 2012

College and Career Readiness CCR Plan

Overview of Presentation

College Admissions • Requirements • How to apply• Deadlines

College Entrance Exams• ACT/SAT• ACT Review

Scholarships & Financial Aid

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Calendar of Events

College Admissions

University of Utah Admissions

1. Course requirements: 4 years English 3 years math (2 years beyond Algebra 1) 3 years science

2 yrs. required from Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Human Biology Level one and two of the same foreign language taken during grades 7 – 12

2. Rigor of high school classes

3. Personal Attributes Unique contributions Accomplishments Extra-curricular activities

Freshman Scholarships

Course recommendations for admissions:• 4 years of English• 4 years of math• 3 years of laboratory science – Chemistry, Physics, Biology• 2 years of history or government• 2 or more years of foreign language (recommended not required)

ACT GPAAcceptanc

eRate

BYU 28 3.8 56%

BYU Hawaii 23 3.4 28%

BYU Idaho 24 3.4 97%

LDS Business College 21 3.1 91%

Average ACT and GPA for admissions

Comprehensive Admissions Review New Freshmen

ACT/SAT

GPA

AP Courses

Service

Unique Personal Circumstance

Talents and Creativity

LeadershipSeminary Attendance

Application - 7 Parts – 4 Essay questions

Utah State University

Westminster College

Westminster recognizes academic achievement measured by:

• Difficulty of coursework

• Extracurricular Activities

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• 20 ACT or higher

• Counselor Recommendation

• Personal Essay

Freshman Scholarships

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College• Open Admissions• Accuplacer Test (Math, Reading and Writing) or the ACT

Utah Valley University• Open Admissions• ACT Test

Out of State Colleges

Identify the colleges of interest

Go to the college website and gather the facts:• Admissions Requirements• Admissions Deadlines• College Entrance Exam• Financial Aid & Scholarships• Tuition

Common Application Apply to more than one out of state college with one application.

There are 415 colleges on the list that use The Common application Boston College Dartmouth Emory Harvard Reed College New York University Stanford Wellesley University of San Diego Westminster College - Utah Yale

How to Apply for Admissions

1. Complete and submit an admission application - online

2. Pay application fee - online

3. Submit an official high school transcript

4. Submit an official ACT/SAT score

Additional steps required by some schools

1. Personal Essay

2. Counselor/teacher recommendations

Admissions/Scholarship DeadlinesInstitution 2012 - 2013 Admission Deadline Scholarship Deadline

*Brigham Young University **Priority December 1 **February 1

December 1 – Academic ScholarshipsFebruary 1

Dixie State College Open March 1

Salt Lake Community College 10 days prior to semester March 1

Snow College Open February 1

*Southern Utah University **Priority - December 1**May 1

December 1 – Academic ScholarshipsFebruary 1

*University of Utah **Priority December 1**April 1

December 1 – Academic ScholarshipsFebruary 1

*Utah State University **Priority - December 1**April 1

December 1 – Academic Scholarships

Utah State University College of Eastern Utah

Open March 1

Utah Valley University August 15 First Priority Feb. 1

Weber State Open Priority January 14

Westminster College Rolling Priority March 1Exemplary Achievement

February 15

Deadline – Admissions/Scholarships

1. Brigham Young University - yes (update ACT scores and GPA until Feb. 1)

2. Southern Utah University - no

3. Utah State University - no

4. University of Utah - no

All materials in by the deadline: • Application • Fee• Transcript• Official Test Scores

College Board – BigFuture.org

New Step by Step College Planning Guide

Financial Aid and Scholarships

2010-2011 Public Private

Tuition – I year (2 semesters) $8,244 $28,500

Average Cost of Tuition for College

Tuition 2012-2013Utah Colleges & Universities Tuition - 1 year

(2semester)

Utah State University College of Eastern Utah

$3,070

Snow College $3,086

Salt Lake Community College $3,170

Dixie State College $4,089

Utah Valley University $4,288

Brigham Young University $4,710

Weber State University $4,761

Southern Utah University $5,576

Utah State University $5,931

University of Utah $6,763

Westminster College $28,210

Investigate All Possible Resources

• Student Savings• Student Employment • Family Contribution• Financial Aid – Need Based

• Grants • Student Loans• Work Study

• Scholarships - Merit Based• College/University• Private scholarships

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Need Based Based on Financial Need

Grants and Work Study

College /University

Loans

Merit BasedScholarships

College/UniversityAcademic

Departmental Leadership

DiversityTalent

Athletic

Private

Financial Aid & Scholarships

FAFSA- Federal Application for Free Federal Aid

Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.• Electronic Signature

Complete federal taxes early

Submit the FREE application at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as

possible after January 1.

Check and see if the college asks for a Financial Aid Profile

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The biggest source of

scholarships and grants is:

• Federal Government • Colleges/Universities

Private scholarships represent the smallest source.

Biggest Source Smallest Source

Banks Businesses Employers Civic Groups Cultural/Ethnic Organizations Local Government Military Associations Religious Groups Private Charities/Foundations Private Individuals Professional Organizations State Groups

Need Based Special Interests/Abilities Contest/Essay

Where do you find private scholarships? Criteria Varies

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Complete free scholarship searches on: Fastweb.com Scholarships.com Free-4u.com TuitionFundingSources.com

Complete questionnaires or profiles

Note application process and deadlines

APPLY

How do you find private scholarships?

Financial Aid/Scholarships

Scholarship Checklist

Don’t Miss Deadlines

Start Your Search Early

Read Eligibility Requirements Carefully

Get Organized

Follow Instructions

Check Your Application

Keep Copies of Everything

Track the Package

+Regents’ Scholarship Program

http://www.higheredutah.org

+Regents’ Scholarship ProgramRequired Classes

4 credits of English

4 progressive credits of math

3.5 credits of Social Science

3 credits of lab-based Science courses to include:• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

2 progressive credits of the same World Language during grades 9-12

+Regents’ Scholarship ProgramQualifications For Each Reward

1. Max. value $1000 one-time payment

2. Core course of study during 9-12

3. Cumulative 3.0 GPA

4. No grade lower that a “C” in the required courses

5. One report of ACT test score

Base AwardExemplary Academic

Achievement1. Flat dollar amount – max. value

of $900 per semester

2. Core course of study during 9-12

3. Cumulative 3.5 GPA

4. No grade lower than a “B” in the required core courses.

5. Have an ACT score of 26

+Regents’ Scholarship Program

Read program information• http://www.higheredutah.org • November – application • December – first priority deadline• February – deadline

Remember to meet all deadlines:

Be sure to submit all the required documents

College Entrance Exams

18-20Open

Admissions

DixieUVUSLCC

20-24Less Selective

SUUUtah State

Weber State

24-29SomewhatSelective

BYUU of U

Westminster

30-36Most

Selective

HarvardStanford

YaleDukeUSC

Typical ACT Scores for Admitted Students

Take the ACT Twice

Juniors take the ACT/SAT

in April or June

Seniors repeat the ACT/SAT by

December 2012

ACT Test Dates

Register online: www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.orgACT (No writing)…………………………………$35.00ACT Plus Writing …………………………………$50.00Late Fee……………………………… . Additional $21.00

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Registration Stand by

October 27 September 21

Sept. 22 - Oct. 5

Before October 22

December 8

November 2

ACT Review Options

ACT Review at Olympus High School October 1 – October 26 Monday – Friday 2:15 – 3:15 Cost: $40.00 Register and pay in the bookstore or on the Olympus Webstore

ACT Prep and Practice Tests – online www.utahfutures.org

www.utahfutures.org

www.utahfutures.org

Online Options for Credit

Electronic High SchoolComplete by the end of 3rd quarter

Granite ConnectSee your counselor for more information

Students and Parent

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