your STUDENT for the next step Welcome Introductions amp Overview Agenda PostSecondary Planning Testing Application Process Paying for College Senior Dates Questions ID: 671157
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QP College 101Preparing your STUDENT for the next step
Welcome!Slide2
Introductions & Overview
Agenda:-
Post-Secondary Planning
-Testing
-Application Process-Paying for College-Senior Dates-Questions Slide3
College searchHow to find the best fit for youSlide4
Step One:Determine your “must haves”Location,Student population,
Study abroad programs,Specific academic programs,Residential life,Cost, etc…
Rank these items by personal importance
Develop an organizational toolSlide5
Step Two:Connect with a free college databaseUsing your “must haves” create a profile
Create a list of schools that fit your needs/wantsResearch schools in more depthUpdate organizational tool Slide6
Ways to searchA sampling of databases matching student criteria with college profiles
College Board’s Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
/
ACT Profile:
http://www.act.org/profile/
Missouri Connections
www.missouriconnections.com
Log-in information is available in the senior packet
Cappex.com
www.cappex.comSlide7
Step Three:Develop your application listCompare the
schools against “must haves”Rank the schoolsCreate list of 3-5 schools
Reach
Good match
SafetySlide8
Step Four:The College Visit/InterviewPurposeArranging
PreparingVisitingVirtual Optionwww.collegeweeklive.comSlide9
Tips to make the search productiveDetermine your list of “must haves”
Have a frank conversation about financesConnect with a free college database search engine
Research the options
Develop the application list of 3-5 schools (no more than 10)Slide10
Act informationHickman Code: 260720ACT Test Dates
www.act.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
10/24/2015
09/19/2015
09/19-10/2/2015
12/12/2015
11/8/2015
11/07-20/2015
02/6/2016
1/8/2016
01/9-15/2016
04/9/2016
03/4/2016
03/5-18/2016
06/11/2016
05/6/2016
05/7-20/2016
04/19/2016
FREE
ACT provided for all juniorsSlide11
ACT Changes Student photo required Standby testing
Colleges may require scores be sent directly from ACT Slide12
SAT InformationHickman Code: 260720SAT Test Dates
http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/how-to-register
Test
Dates
Test
Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit
by)
11/8/2014
SAT &
Subject Tests
10/9/2014
12/6/2014
SAT &
Subject Tests
11/6/2014
01/24/2015
SAT &
Subject Tests
12/29/2014
03/14/2015
SAT
– no subject tests
02/13/2015
05/2/2015
SAT &
Subject Tests
04/6/2015
06/6/2015
SAT &
Subject Tests
05/8/2015Slide13
Compass Testing
Required by: Moberly Area Community CollegeMath and English placement at MACC$20 Test fee and Photo ID Required (results sent to one institution of choice)Allowed to retake
Contact:
T
he Career Center P: (573) 214-3803 MACC P: (660) 263-4100
Dates*
Tuesday,
01/14/2014
Wednesday, 02/12/2014
Thursday,
03/13/2014
Tuesday,
04/08/2014
Wednesday,
05/07/2014
* These tests are offered at the Career Center.Slide14
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Where: Douglass High School – Media Center
When: Thursday, November 12th and Thursday, March 10thTime: 9 am – noonContact school counselor to
registerSlide15
College Applications
Most applications require:General demographic information
Course history/current enrollment
Grade Point Average – We are no longer a ranking school district
ACT/SAT/Compass Scores Some applications require:Activities – Have a resume ready Short Answer QuestionsEssay/Personal Statement Recommendations and/or Counselor Form Slide16
Requesting TranscriptsThere is a form in Guidance that must be completed
Allow sufficient time to process the request$2 fee with each requestSchools MUST have a transcript with the application or the application is incomplete.Improved ACT or SAT score? Scores will go to the schools directly if coded in on the registration form. If not, request another transcript and/or score report
from ACT. Slide17
How to apply to collegeOnline applications – Let us know if your student needs help accessing a computer or Internet.
Paper applications – Some schools still accept these. Your student can bring their paper app, application fee and related materials and we will mail them in with the transcript.Common Application
www.commonapp.orgSlide18
Paying for College
Four main ways that students get money to help with college costs:Federal and State Aid
College/University/Tech School Scholarships
Corporate and National Scholarships
Local/Community ScholarshipsFinancial Aid Night: Tuesday January 12
6:30 pm Hickman Media CenterSlide19
Federal & State AidPell GrantsLow interest rate student loans
Bright FlightA+
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- PIN Number
- January 1 - FAFSA Frenzy Tuesday, Feb 9 5-7 pm,
HHS Media Center
((snow date Feb 16)Slide20
College/Institutional AidThis is often your biggest source of aid
Get to know the financial aid officers at the schools you are checking outUpon acceptance, ensure that your student has applied for everything they qualify for!Slide21
ScholarshipsFirst check out
www.fastweb.com or similar sites for unique scholarships that fit your student’s profile. These scholarships are often nationwide so the pool of applicants is large.Slide22
Community scholarshipshttp://service.columbia.k12.mo.us/hhs/
Check this web site weekly.
Remember scholarships are listed by
the month in which they are due.
A single application for more than 25 Faculty Selected Scholarships will be available in February. Make sure your student applies!Slide23
Stay connected!!
Follow HHS Guidance for updatesTwitter: @kewpieguidance
Facebook
Hickman Guidance Slide24
Senior dates &Questions