wwwETSUNHEDU Agenda What leads to first generation success How to begin the process Time Line Freshmen Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Summer Vacation Senior Year Preparing to be a freshman ID: 705941
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Welcome to ETS/KSC Campus Day!!!" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
Welcome to ETS/KSC
Campus Day!!!
www.ETS.UNH.EDUSlide2
Agenda:
What leads to first generation success?
How to begin the process?Time Line:Freshmen YearSophomore YearJunior
Year Summer Vacation Senior
YearPreparing to be a freshman again!Student strategies for freshman year.
Parent strategies for freshman year.Slide3
What helps lead to success?
Parental Involvement.
Even if parents didn’t go to college, all families have experience & knowledge that can help the student through the process.Remember - as parents your opinion still matters!Start College Planning Process Early.
Learn the “Lingo” & Ask the Questions!Identify
& Utilize Resources.Where to go during the college admissions process.What resources are available on a college campus.Slide4
Learn the College LINGO
Types of Degrees & Institutions
Trade or Professional Schools2 weeks to 18 monthsCertificate / Diploma Community CollegesCertificate / Diploma – 2 weeks to 18 months
Associates Degree (AA or AS) – 2 yearsCollege or UniversityBachelors Degree (BA or BS)
– 4 yearsMasters Degree / Doctorate (MA, MS, MBA, PhD)– 2 to 6 yrs after Bachelors
Public College or UniversityOwned & operated by the STATE.Typically cost less for “In-State” students.Private College or University
Owned
&
operated by a PRIVATE entity or business.
No distinction in pricing for “In-State”, everyone pays the same price.Slide5
College Prep for Freshmen Year:
Create
a four year academic plan that will prepare you for college 4 units of English
3 units of mathematics (algebra 1& 2 + geometry) 3 units of science (2
lab sciences) 3 – 3 ½ units of social studies
2-3 units of a world languageMaintain the highest possible
grades
Improve
your study skills
habits
Get
connected to your
guidance counselor & teachers - Give
them the opportunity to know you as a
person
Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Genuine involvement in one activity is better than dabbling in
many
Explore different career
options
Read
! This prepares you for college admissions tests such as the SAT or
ACTSlide6
College Prep for Sophomore Year:
Update your four
year academic plan and continue a rigorous high school curriculumTake the PSAT in October if possible -
If you do not take the PSAT in sophomore year, take in October of junior yearAttend a college fair & meet with college
representativesGet involved in extra-curricular activities - genuine involvement in one activity is better than dabbling in many
Complete an interest inventory & continue with career exploration
Read! This prepares you for college admissions tests such as the SAT or
ACT
Maintain
highest possible
grades
Learn
about federal financial aid programs
& scholarships
Create a college file containing:
Copies of report cards
List of awards or achievements
List of school activities
Community service you have performed
List of paid jobsSlide7
College Prep: Junior Year
September/October
Meet with your school counselor regarding courses & plans for after graduationAttend a college fairKnow the NCAA eligibility requirements if you plan to play a sport in
collegeRegister for & take the PSAT
Begin to research colleges & career interestsWork hard academically, taking a rigorous curriculum whenever possible
November/DecemberTalk to your parents about collegeUse PSAT results to assess strengths & weaknesses
Begin to prepare for the
SAT/ACT exams
Work hard
academically
January/February
Learn about federal financial aid programs
&
scholarships
Research colleges
&
learn about the college admissions
process
Plan a challenging senior year
academically
Research summer programs
March/April
Begin creating a list of colleges in which you would like to apply
Visit colleges
&
research the colleges on your list more deeply - including what is
offered for
financial aid
& how you will fund your educationIf offered for free by your high school, take the SATRegister for the spring SAT or ACT testPrepare to take the Advanced Placement test if appropriate May/JuneTake the SAT &/or the ACTIdentify teachers who might write a letter of recommendationBegin to narrow down college choicesVisit colleges over the summerGet a job or volunteer opportunity for the summerSlide8
Juniors: Register
/Take Standardized Tests
SAT 3 hours +
50 minutes for the optional essay Score between 400-1600
No science section Algebra II section Emphasis on vocabulary
Cost $50-w/out ETS fee waiver
www.collegeboard.com
ACT
3 hours 15 minutes (w/writing)
Score between 1-36
Writing test optional
Science reasoning section
Vocabulary less important
Cost $50.50
w/out ETS fee waiver
www.actstudent.org
Free Prep: www.khanacademy.org
www.kaptest.com/act/pages/actpartnershipSlide9
First Semester Senior Year:
September
Register for the SAT &/or ACT
Determine what your high school requires to submit college applicationsBegin college essay
Determine financial aid forms requiredComplete the NCAA eligibility form if you are planning to play a sport in college
October Visit colleges & College Fairs Create your FSA ID- your parent will need to create one as well
Prep
for &
take the SAT/
ACT
-
Send score
r
eports
Meet
with your guidance
counselor
Determine
method of submitting college applications.
Obtain
letters of recommendation Begin to complete college application s& FAFSA Research
deadlines
November/December
Complete Early Decision applications
Complete college applications & FAFSA
Complete the CSS Profile if neededSlide10
Second Semester
Senior Year:
JanuaryContinue to work hard academicallyFinish all college applications/checking
deadlinesExplore & apply for scholarshipsApply for local scholarships
FebruaryComplete any last minute applications to collegeComplete FAFSA
&/or Profile if not finishedCheck weekly for local scholarshipsCheck letters from colleges for information as to how to access that college’s account for youCreate college accounts to access your admissions &
financial aid information
Review college accounts with your ETS Advisor
March/April
Show acceptance letters & financial aid awards to parents
Compare financial aid offers with your ETS Advisor
Apply for local scholarships
Visit colleges to help with the decision
Decide which college to attend & pay deposit by May 1
st
May/June
Read all material sent from the college
Send thank you notes to any organization granting a scholarship
Register to attend college orientationSlide11
Know the
Types of Admission
Early DecisionTypically apply by November 1st.Legally Binding Contract – student MUST attend that college if accepted (regardless of the financial aid package!).Student typically hears about acceptance by late November.
Early ActionTypically apply between November 1 -15th.NOT a legally binding contract.
Student typically hears about acceptance by late December.Regular AdmissionTypically apply between December 1 – February 1st.
Student typically hears about acceptance by late February.Rolling AdmissionNo set deadline to apply, BUT many have a Priority Deadline.
TIP:
BEWARE of Deadlines!!
Each college has it’s own set of deadlines for
BOTH
admissions
&
financial aid. You MUST know them
&
follow them!Slide12
Applying to College-
work with your ETS Advisor
Schedule senior meeting with Guidance CounselorEvery HS has their own procedures for handling senior college admissions
paperworkFind out what forms your student needs to fill out?How much lead time do they need to finish their parts?
Do they mail your completed packet? Do you? Or do things get sent separately by both of you?Begin filling out admission applicationsMost colleges have moved to online applications
www.commonapp.com – a form used by 400+ colleges to simplify the process.
TIP:
Budget for applying to college
SAT or ACT fee waivers-ETS
Application fee waivers-ETS
Travel/Accommodations for visits
School & Housing DepositSlide13
The New FAFSA Opening: October 1st
FAFSA
– Free Application for Federal Student Aid A FREE federal form all students should complete in order to be eligible for state/federal grants or loans
EFC – Expected Family Contribution https://www.fafsa.ed.gov
CSS Profile – An additional form required by 300+ collegesThis form is NOT free & may have a different deadline than the
FAFSALate Winter (March –April)Receive acceptance letters & review Award Letters
– offer of financial aid from the school that includes both federal/state
&
institutional
aid
Apply for local
scholarshipsSlide14
Student Strategies for First Year
Attend class
regularlyTake classes with friends/ build support network
Group study Group projectsSharing notesDo reading before
classMeet with your Professors or TA
(Teaching Assistants)Work on time management
Find a place to study away from the top
three
distractions
Internet
Texting/Friends
Social MediaSlide15
Parent Strategies for Year One
Encourage students to get to know
Professors/TA’sEncourage students to use the free services available on
campusCounseling or Mental Health CenterHealth ServicesWriting Centers / Math Lab / Tutoring Services
Computer LabLibrary Overview or LibrariansProfessor’s Office HoursStudent ServicesResidential Life –
RA’s – Resident AssistantRD’s – Resident DirectorsStress the importance of time management- provide
calendar or strategy to
schedulingSlide16
We Are Here to Help!
Visit our website:
www.ets.unh.edu Call us at the office: 603-862-1562
Visit our Facebook Page- become a fan!https://www.facebook.com/etsnh/
Contact your student’s ETS Advisor:Steve: steve.mcgrath@unh.eduJune:
june.hampe@unh.eduTod: tod.hall@unh.eduKate: kate.guyotte@unh.eduKatie: katie.morrison@unh.edu
Debbie: Director
debora.mccann@unh.edu
Melissa:
Associate Director
melissa.goyait@unh.edu