Senior Parent Night

August 27, 2014

6:00pm

Counseling Department

Mr. Oscar Borboa

Ms. Katie Cardinali

Department Chair

Ms. Kalli Vaughan

Mr. Tom Succow

Mr. Gil Martinez

Mrs. Mary Novak

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Karen PariseStudent

Assistance Counselor

Crazy U

RELAX

COLLEGE…

In-State University Information

In-State Universities

Rolling admissions No teacher recommendations Apply directly on websites U of A: Comprehensive review NAU and ASU offer automatic

admission if:– Core ABOR GPA of 3.0 +– 22 ACT or 1040 M/CR SAT

Barrett, The Honors College

Separate Application, live online 9/3o Priority Deadline is November 15oRegular Deadline February 15

Averageso 3.854 unweighted ABOR GPA (rigor

considered)o 1300 SAT Math/Critical Reading, 29 ACT

UA Honors College

Application is within the UA App

Averages:o 3.86 GPAo 1349 SAT/ACTo 9-12 Honors/AP courses

Freshman Review

NAU Honors Program

Apply online after admission

Averages:o 3.78 GPAo 1212 Math/Critical Reading, 27 ACT

Selective/Highly Selective Universities

Vocabulary

Early Decision Restrictive Early Action Early Action (EA I, EA II) Regular Decision Rolling

*ASU VIP, U of A Wildcat Promise I and II

The Common Application

The Common Application enables students to apply to multiple schools using one application form, often with school-specific supplements

www.commonapp.org

Vocabulary

Creating a College List

Factors to consider: Location Size Academic programs Campus Culture Scholarship/Financial Aid Does it fit?

Your list should include a maximum of eight schools consisting of:

Reach Schools Target Schools Likely Schools

Colleges want to see…

Excellence – Not Perfection Potential to succeed academically Unique contribution to the college

community The person behind the grades and

scores Depth and breadth of involvement

Admission is not based on a meritocracy

Pieces of the Puzzle Rigor of Curriculum Grades (GPA) SAT and/or ACT scores

– Subject Tests and AP exams

Extracurricular Record Essay Teacher Evaluation Counselor Evaluation Interviews

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Night: November 10

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) goes online January 1

College Scholarship Service PROFILE goes online October 1

Scholarship Resources

Institutional Scholarships:– Visit each university’s website to educate yourself

Private Scholarships– www.fastweb.com– www.azfoundation.org

Announcements in Naviance, e-mail, E-news Beware of Fraud

AZ Specific Scholarships

Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix Suns Charities Flinn Foundation Scholarship

– Informational Meeting 9/3 during lunch Dorrance Scholarship

– Informational Meeting next quarter

TIMELINE: FALL 2014

Right Now

Students Complete/Update College

Questionnaire Register for October standardized

tests Request Teacher Recommendations Create account at

www.commonapp.org Maximize use of Naviance Parents Complete Parent Brag Sheet Explore Naviance

Your Handout is Important!

Brophy has specific policies for: Requesting a transcript Signing up for college visits at

Brophy Requesting a teacher

recommendation College Interviews 2014-2015 Timeline

The handout is important!

Final Announcements

Fashion Show Applications– Sent to BCP e-mail on Monday, due 9/5

Senior Parent Coffee ChatSeptember 23,7:45 AM, Harper Great Hall

October: Wednesday Application Workshops

October 6: NCAA Workshop, 6 PM in the SAC

Seniors : Now is the time to focus.Check your e-mail daily.

Upcoming Rotations

7:05-7:307:35 – 8:008:05-8:30

State School Info NightTonight, after our meeting!

Arizona State University: Great Hall NW– Barrett, The Honors College: Info Commons

University of Arizona: Gym– U of A Honors College: Great Hall NE

Northern Arizona University: SAC Grand Canyon University: K-10

Choose 3 sessions to attend: divide and conquer!