Senior College Application Night

Purpose

To provide you with resources to support your college search (Naviance).

To make you more comfortable with the college application process.

To make you aware of possible scholarship opportunities.

To help you make an informed decision.

Key Points

Student, parent, counselor, teacher, etc. need to work together.

College preference is individual to every person.

Be prepared, thorough, and organized. Think outside the box. Be Realistic with your expectations.

Elder Guidance Webwww.elderhs.org/guidanceweb

Naviance

Test Dates

SAT

ACT

Test Date: Register By:

Saturday, November 5, 2011Test given at Elder

October 7, 2011

Saturday, December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011

Test Date: Register By:

Saturday, October 22, 2011 Late Registration: by Friday, Sept. 30, 2011

Saturday, December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011

*Most colleges require the ACT and/or SAT

Research Review the information you receive in the mail. Research colleges, careers, scholarships, and

financial aid via the internet, library, phone calls, etc.

Attend a College Fair. Upcoming College Fairs are listed on Naviance.

Visit a campus! No School for seniors: Oct. 12, & Nov. 28 & 29.

Talk to family members/friends/teachers about the college they attended.

Your Short List Rank the schools in which you are

interested on criteria important to you: Availability of Financial Aid Graduation rate Student/Faculty Ratio Extracurricular opportunities Safety Academic Support Services Career Services

Degrees of Selectivity

Open Admissions: these schools require a HS diploma and admit students on a first come, first serve basis. Community colleges and some state colleges have open admissions. (Cincinnati State and Wright State University are examples)

Degrees of Selectivity

Selective: these schools consider your coursework, grades, test scores, essays and recommendations. They are usually looking for the well-rounded student.

Very Selective: they receive many applications for each spot available. They look carefully at every aspect of your high school experience. They also have a “class profile” that may change from year to year.

Divide you short list

Safety schools: your academic credentials fall above the school’s mid 50% range. You have a 90-100% chance of admission.

Match schools: your academic credentials fall within or exceed the school’s mid 50% range. You have a 75% chance of admission

Divide Your Short List

Reach Schools: your academic credentials fall below the mid 50% range. There is no guarantee of admission, but it is reasonable to apply. 50% chance.

Al T. Iora ( a typical student)

Al has a 3.0 GPA, has taken CP1 classes, an ACT score of 23. He played soccer as a freshman and sophomore and has participated in some community service.

He has narrowed his list to: Ball State, BGSU, Wright State, OSU, UC, UD, Transylvania, and Kenyon

School ACT range

SAT range

AVG GPA

% admitted

School ACT Range

AVG SAT

AVG GPA

% admitted

Ball State

20-24 1065 65 M

BGSU 19-25 3.17 80 M

OSU 26-30 1235 62 R

Kenyon 28-32 3.8 40

UC 22-27 1135 67 M

UD 24-27 1120 3.6 78 R

Transylvania

24-29 84 R

G.O. Elder (above avg. student)

George has a 3.75 GPA, has taken Honors and AP classes, has a 30 ACT and 1350 SAT. He has served on Student Council, played baseball as a freshman and sophomore, and is in the Glee Club.

He has narrowed his list to: Butler, Centre, UVA, OSU, ND, Kenyon and Transylvania

School ACT Range

AVG SAT

AVG GPA

% Admitted

Butler 25-30 1150 3.7 73 M

Centre 26-31 1265 3.7 74 M

OSU 26-30 1235 62 M

Notre Dame

31-34 1415 29 R

UVA 28-32 1335 32 M

Kenyon 28-32 3.8 40 M

Transylvania

24-29 84 S

Applications: Schools Typically students apply to 3-5 schools (you

should apply to more than one school) Be Realistic Apply to a variety of schools (possibly including

a “reach” and a “safety” school) Be prepared when sitting down to complete

applications (ex. list of extra-curricular activities, current class schedule, social security number, GPA, Class Rank, etc.)

Sign up to attend a college representative visit.

When Do I Apply? Check the dates!!!

Each school has their own set of deadlines What are the different types of deadlines?

Early Decision – generally a BINDING agreement of attendance between student and school

Early Action – students apply early to learn of acceptance/denial early

Priority – generally an earlier date than the regular deadline and could include scholarship application

Regular – last opportunity to apply

Rolling – applications are accepted until school begins

How Do I Apply? College Application Process

IN 3 EASY STEPS 

Complete the college application

Complete a Transcript Request (use Naviance) – your transcript will not be sent if you have not completed the signature sheet and paid the $10 Transcript Fee.

Turn in materials that need to be sent with the transcript to your counselor. These items could include (but are not limited to): Counselor Form/Secondary School Report/Counselor Information Form, Letters of Recommendation, Essays, Resume, etc.

Applications: TranscriptA transcript is a list of all the courses your son has taken, along with the final grade he earned, and the number of credits received for each course.

Also included on the transcript are:GPAClass Rank (weighted and unweighted)Attendance

With the transcript we send:Standardized Test Scores (HSPT, OGT, PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT)School ProfileAny other documents you would like us to send

Course Listing for each year

GPA/Rank

Credits

Attendance

Name, Address,Phone, Parents,

Birthdate, etc.

Applications: Test Scores

Test Scores Make sure your test scores (SAT/ACT) are

sent to the college(s) to which you are applying (especially Ohio State, Miami University, and University of Cincinnati)

Elder High School Code: 360-990

Items you might need….Resume

Take your time and proof-read! Templates are available in Word or create your own outline

Letters of Recommendation How many do you need? No more than 2 (unless number is

specified)! Get a GOOD recommendation. ADVANCE NOTICE!!! Plan on providing 2 weeks. Helpful templates are available in the GRC

Essay Take your time and proofread! It would be helpful to write it in a word processing program first

and then “copy and paste” into the space on the online application.

YOU DO NOT ALWAYS NEED THESE ITEMS! CHECK THE APPLICATION CAREFULLY!

Applications: After submission Expect to wait at least 4-8 weeks to receive a decision.

Some schools have a specified decision date. What does it mean to be:

Accepted – You’re In! Denied – You are not accepted into the school Put on Hold – Generally means school is missing information Asked for a 7th Semester Transcript – School needs more

information to make a decision Waiting List – You are still being considered but cannot be

offered admission at the present time What is special about May 1st?

This is the date when a student must notify the college(s) of their acceptance or denial.

NCAAIf you are going to play a sport at a Div. I or Div. II college

you MUST register with the NCAA Clearinghouse! Complete the Registration Process

(visit www.eligibilitycenter.org) Check your account frequently to make sure you have

completed all required forms What are the requirements for the Clearinghouse?

Specific classes in specific areas Sliding GPA/Test Score Scale

IF YOU ARE EVEN THINKING ABOUT PLAYING A SPORT AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL…

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR ASAP!

Two Types of Scholarships

1. Institutional Merit-Based Scholarships These Merit-Based Scholarships may have special applications, deadlines

and criteria.

Check school website for information.

2. Private Scholarships Private Scholarships are those awards not directly affiliated with a college.

Examples of Merit Based Scholarships

University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Scholarships – December 1 Carl Linder Honors Plus Program – December 1 Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program – December 1

Miami University Harrison Scholarship – November 3 University Merit Awards – February 1 Miami Access Initiative –February 1

Example of Merit Based Scholarships

Xavier University St. Francis and Chancellor Scholarships – December 1 Trustee, Schawe, and Presidential Scholarship – All applications are

considered Miguel Pro Scholarship - December 1 Francis Weninger Scholarship – December 1

University of Dayton Trustees, Presidents, Deans, and Father Chaminade Award –

December 15

Examples of Merit Based Scholarships

Ohio State Maximus Scholarship –December 1Provost Scholarship – December 1

 

These scholarships are not necessarily an inclusive list of all available merit based scholarships. Please check the schools web sites or call their financial aid office to determine other scholarships that might be available and to verify deadline dates.

Searching for Scholarships

Guidance Web Page – Scholarships Naviance Ohio Career Information System –OCIS

Guidance Web Page

Scholarship Search Engines ROTC Merit Scholarships http://media.elderhs.net/guidanceweb/

scholarships.htm

Naviance

List of local scholarships received by the Guidance Department

Additional Merit Scholarship https://succeed.naviance.com/

accessdenied.php

Complete a Financial Aid Sort

OCIS Username:

ElderHS

Password: ohiocis03

Develop a Plan to Pay For Your Education

Direct Cost Tuition Room and Board

Indirect Cost Books Supplies Transportation Clothing Laundry Entertainment Recreation Parking

 

Financial Aid

1. SOURCES OF MONEY Parental Contribution Student’s Own Funds Scholarships (based on merit and special

talents) Financial Aid (awarded on basis of

determined financial need) Grants Work-Study Programs Loans

Financial Aid

2. FINANCIAL NEED

Expected Family Contribution (Determined by FAFSA: constant)

Cost of Attendance-Expected Family Contribution=Financial Need

Financial Aid3. HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL

ASSISTANCE…SUBMIT Admission Application Institutional Financial Aid Application (if applicable) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Paper Copy mailed (receive Student Aid Report in 4-6 wks) FAFSA on the WEB (receive Expected Family Contribution

immediately and an SAR Information Acknowledgement within 2 weeks for your review)

Student Aid Report (SAR) shows the submitted information as well as the Expected Family Contribution. (Review the SAR for accuracy and follow instructions to make corrections.)

Financial Aid

Before beginning the online FAFSA apply for a PIN # at www.pin.ed.gov (it is suggested that you apply for the PIN NOW!) The PIN will be e-mailed to you within 1-5 days. Dependent students should also have their parents apply for a PIN now so they can electronically sign the FAFSA. FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Financial Aid

College Financial Aid Information Night

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

7:00PM

In the Schaeper Center

Types of Financial Aid

Application Fests Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 27- Oct. 7 2:30-3 in the GRC*Online applications allow you to create an account where

you can save application information as you go. We don’t expect students to finish an application in one session.

If this doesn’t work for you just make an appointment with your Guidance Counselor.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• September 27-October 7 – Application Fests 2:30-3 in the GRC

• Sunday, October 2 – National College Fair @ Duke Energy Center 1-4pm visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org for information

• Tuesday, October 4 – College Fair 2010 @ Miami Hamilton Gym 6:30-8pm visit www.ham.muohio.edu/collegefair for information

Elder Guidance Web Site

www.elderhs.org/guidanceweb