Research collegeuniversities Application process including testing ACTSAT Financial aid scholarships grants Rebecca Durrer PhD College Professor High School Teacher and Middle School Administrator ID: 778215
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Be College ready
Graduate High SchoolResearch college/universities Application process –including testing (ACT/SAT)Financial aid, scholarships, grants
Rebecca
Durrer
, PhD
College Professor, High School Teacher and Middle School Administrator
Slide2Before we jump in– the Money question
THERE IS MONEY OUT THERE Going to University does not have to cost you the ‘sticker price’ We will talk about Financial Aid, FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans tonight. We can also discuss in depth at a later workshop. Dulcy Dawson
Slide3Tonight’s Topics
Steps and timeframe to be college readyCollege Search Private vs Public UniversitiesWUE school optionsAdmission requirementsACT/SAT preparation and testing“Common App”Application EssaysRecommendation LettersCampus Visits Paying for College
Slide4Simplified Timeframe
Take the most challenging class you can in high schoolDual Enrollment is beneficialTake the PSAT Junior year. Decide between SAT and ACT for your college testJunior year research colleges (or before) Know admission requirementsSummer programs—especially Junior summer and even Sophomore summerContemplate your college essay topicTake ACT/SAT end of Junior and/or beginning of Senior year
Early Senior year--College Essay and College Recommendation Letters
Fall/Early Winter Complete
Common App
Early Decision and Early Action
FAFSA asap after Oct 1 -2017 tax returns
Research Scholarships/Grants
Early Actions
End of Junior Year & Senior Year
Slide5College Admissions activity
Do you know the value on your college resume
Slide6Research universities
Decide on geographic location, size of school, academic major, cost, housing, etcUS News College SearchPrinceton ReviewBig Future from College BoardUser name rdurrer1 pass v.nxKc8L:!U4y!R)College Navigator and Common App search
WUE List of Schools
and
WUE benefits
WUE Schools—Know their application guidelines.
ASU example
Visit Schools- Summer programs, Fly-Ins, and
Virtual Tours
Slide7Application process
Assess school’s Selectivity and Reputation –Acceptant RateACT or SAT? Study for and take your ACT/SATObjectively look at your GPA and ACT/SAT Test scoresSign up , read, and contemplate, the “Common App” Write your Application Essay(s)Secure Recommendation Letters from your teachers (2)Submit your Applications
Slide8Paying for university
FAFSA asap after Oct 1 (2017 tax returns) Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA short video –by govt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0bbu0y5AMCollege Board -Big Future- Scholarship Search Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship Manager. Research specific Universities you are applying, ex Oregon State UnivMany websites
to research scholarships and grants and then follow breadcrumbs.
Think of local opportunities
Burger King
,
Native Hawaiian
,
etc
Scholarship Search Engines, Unigo, Fastweb, Scholly
Slide9Additional opportunities
Pre-College Summer ProgramsHigh School-College Summer ProgramsHigh School Programs
Quest Bridge
Fly-In and Diversity Programs
Blog about the
fly-ins
Slide10Thank you
If you want more information be sure to email me. bcollegeready@gmail.comWhat additional and specific workshops with WHEA would you like? I can work with groups as part of my grants or work with individuals for a fee.