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Navigating the College Search Process for Sophomores
Susie Bremen
Coordinator for College Counseling
North Central High School
December
9, 2015Slide2Slide3
Why Go To College?
“College graduates can expect to earn an average of 70 percent more during
their
lifetime than those with only a high school diploma. That means that during a 40-year career, the difference in earning is about $1 million!”
Source:
Overview.com/collegesSlide4
The College Search is a Process
Explore the criteria for a good match
Academic Environment
Major
Location & Type of College
Admission Standards
People
CostSlide5
College “To-Do” List for
Sophomores & Their Parents
Academic Planning - type of diploma
Learn
about NC’s college prep resources
Use
online major & career exploration
tools
Visit college websites for information on admission requirements, campus visits, virtual campus tours & scholarshipsSlide6
College “To-Do” List for
Sophomores & Their Parents
Use summer months to learn more about careers, develop leadership, or service to
community
Take the PSAT again in 11
th
grade – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT)Slide7
Targets for Sophomores
Core 40 is the
minimum
diploma for applying to four-year colleges
Add rigor: Watch the number of non-academic electives
Build reading & vocabulary skillsSlide8
Targets for Sophomores
Research majors & career options
Strengthen leadership skills
Summer immersion programs: Academic, leadership, wilderness, overseas, etc.Slide9
Resources
for
Students & Parents
Guidance counselors & teachers
College & Career Fairs
College guide books
Online resources
Summer programs
Current students & recent alumsSlide10
How 4-year Colleges Evaluate Admission Applications
Academic classes
taken
Diploma track
Grades
Grade
trends /
J
unior year emphasis
SAT
or ACT
scores – SEND FROM TESTING AGENCIES!
Rigor
of senior schedule Slide11
College
Major
& Career Exploration
Summer shadowing
Talk to
current professionals
College and career
www.learnmoreindiana.org
www.driveofyourlife.org
www.collegeview.com
www.mappingyourfuture.org
Vocational Schools
www.overview.com/colleges/Slide12
Favorite Web Resources
for Basic Help
www.review.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.nacac.net
www.petersons.com
www.act.org/path/parent
/Slide13
Websites with Specific Focus
www.collegeconfidential.com
–
College Planning
www.ncaa.org
– Athletes
www.blackexcel.org
– African American
www.hsf.net
– Hispanic
www.bls.gov/oco
- Occupational
Outlook
www.cappex.com
–
Scholarships & College Search
www.finaid.org
– Financial Aid
www.in.gov/sfa
- Indiana Financial Aid Slide14Slide15
National Center for College Costs
Complete a College
C
ost Estimator @
www.indianacollegecosts.com
Receive advice on how to make college affordable
Maximize financial aid opportunities
Email:
info@collegecosts.com
Phone: (877) 687-7291Slide16
NAVIANCE
http://connection.naviance.com/northcentral
Web-based College
Planning System
Research possible majors and
careers
Research colleges & scholarships
Get college
e-newsletters
from
Guidance
Links to dozens of helpful websites
Track the entire college search process
REQUIRES VALID E-MAIL ADDRESSES!Slide17Slide18Slide19Slide20Slide21Slide22Slide23Slide24
Thank
you
for
coming!