College-Application-Experience-presentation

College: The Experience Getting ThereDefining Goals, Navigating High School Amy Bencomo Prospect High School College & Career Specialist March 2019... of the top 50 schools to be success

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College: The Experience Getting There

Defining Goals, Navigating High School

Amy Bencomo

Prospect High School

College & Career Specialist

March 2019

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OVERVIEW

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LIST OF DEGREES OVERVIEW

https://study.com/list_of_degrees.html

Undergraduate Associate's degree 2 years

Undergraduate Bachelor's degree 4 years

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of the top 50 schools to be successful

school classes, you qualify for admittance to a 4-year college

are FREE for 1st year, full-time students

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TOP RANKED US COLLEGES

#1 Harvard University $69,600 Private

#2 Yale University $71,290 Private

#3 Stanford University $69,109 Private

#5 Princeton University $66,150 Private

#7 University of Pennsylvania $71,715 Private

#8 Brown University $71,050 Private

#9 Dartmouth College $71,827 Private

#10 Duke University $71,764 Private

#11 Williams College $70,650 Private

#12 Georgetown University $71,580 Private

#13 Cornell University $70,321 Private

#14 University of California, Berkeley $65,003 Public

#15 Columbia University $74,199 Private

#16 Amherst College $71,300 Private

#17 Bowdoin College $68,070 Private

#18 University of Chicago $75,735 Private

#19 Pomona College $69,725 Private

#20 Northwestern University $72,980 Private

HARDEST COLLEGES TO GET INTO

-#18 Johns Hopkins University 13% 1400-1570

#19 Claremont McKenna Coll 9% 1320-1490

Source: https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/list/#tab:rank https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/hardest-to-get-in/

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COLLEGES WITH MOST APPLICATIONS

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/colleges-that-received-the-most-applications

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TIPS BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

applications or search just once a

week

to it (cost of applications, visits,

testing, and attendance)*

and possible

school’s college & career center

*fee waivers are available for testing and college apps

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8th Grade

Some students take HS level

classes their 8th grade year & those

should be mentioned on college app,

but otherwise what you do in middle

school is just for fun

Freshman

Develop study excellent habits,

opt to take honors courses, play

on a team, not all colleges look

at freshman grades

Sophomore

Limited AP courses are available, join a club, consider having a job, visit local colleges and walk on campus to get a

“feel” for college life

Junior

Most important year - want to have have examples of rigorous coursework, community involvement, and clearly expressed interest in what you hope to study in college

Senior

Maintain rigorous course load, enter year with college list complete and essays written over summer, sustain GPA until graduation (some college rescind offer if grades dip)

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UC/CSU Application

Requirements

(consistent with most college admission &

high school graduation requirements)

A History/Social Science - 2+ years including 1 of World, 1 of US and/or Government

B English - 4 years of college preparatory English

C Mathematics* - 3+ years including topics covered in basic and advanced algebra and two-and three-dimensional geometry

D Laboratory Science - 2+ years of laboratory science in at least 2 of the 3 disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics

E Language Other than English - 2+ years of the same language (other than English)

F Visual/Performing Arts - 1+ years of dance, music, or visual arts.

G College Preparatory Elective - 1+ years (additional year of any requirement above or other elective)

Resource:http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/fr

eshman/requirements/a-g-requirements/index.html

* CSUs are adding a 4th year of math requirement (for Class of 2025)

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Colleges know and understand the rigor of classes offered at each school and what is required

● Besides rigor & grades, testing

is part of application review (SAT &/or ACT)

● Extracurriculars are considered for most schools

● Essays/PIQs are opportunities

to piece everything together

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a Opportunity to test financial freedom

b Develop work experience

c Measure your potential for success in

a Any responsibility is valuable

b Contribute to success of family

How do you use all of your FREE time? Try using this time to do something toward your collegiate/career

goal and start building your resume Think about opportunities to show Leadership, Initiative,

Community Involvement, and Dedication.

Parents are tremendous assets of support during this time! For a majority of students, parents are source

of transportation and professional connections

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WHAT YOU DO IN HIGH SCHOOL MATTERS

When you apply to college, admission

officers look at more than just your

grades — they also take note of what

you have done outside the classroom

Your extracurricular activities, such as

jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work,

give colleges a better sense of who

you are and show them what you can

bring to their campus community.

Resource: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/your-high-school-record/what-you-do-in-high-school-matters

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USE FACTS TO FIND “FIT” COLLEGES

plan ahead & make use of summer

determined Freshman-Junior years

spring of junior year

study?

know each and mark calendar clearly

are reported for each college

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USE SELF-ASSESSMENT TO FIND “FIT”

● Disability Considerations

https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/questions-answers/how-do-i-know-if-a-college-is-a-good-fit/

https://www.petersons.com/blog/college-admission-requirements-and-tips-for-students-with-disabilities/

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THE COLLEGE LIST

A well-rounded college list has ~10 schools

○ Schools you know you will be admitted to and happy attending

○ One in which your academic credentials make you competitive for admission Your GPA, standardized test

scores, and class rank fall within the average range for that particular school You have a very

reasonable chance of gaining admission to a target school, but there are no guarantees.

○ Colleges that are unlikely to offer you admission A particular college qualifies as a reach school if your

high school GPA and standardized test scores are significantly below those of the college's average student.

○ Also, consider a college a reach school if it is one of the most selective colleges For example, MIT, Stanford, and Ivy League colleges are reach schools for everyone due to their extremely low acceptance rates

https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-many-colleges-should-i-apply-to

https://blog.prepscholar.com/target-school-how-to-find-yours

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COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING

The importance of test scores in the admission process varies from college to college and depends on an institution’s admission approach and policies Each college has its own policy Some colleges, including more-selective colleges, may place a high level of importance on test scores — within the context of the other parts of your application Other colleges, including many community colleges, may not require a test

or use your scores at all If you have questions about how a particular college uses test scores, check its admission website or contact the admission office

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/testing/the-real-role-of-tests-in-your-college-application

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WHAT'S A GOOD SAT SCORE?

Always ask the student FIRST

whether or not they think their

score was good.

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Students are responsible for making sure applications are complete!

● Plan ahead with testing (including subject tests)

● Know deadlines & requirements of each college

application

● Ask for letters of recommendation weeks (months!) in

advance (make sure to write thank you notes!)

● Plans enough time to write PIQs/essays AND have

them reviewed (do not make your procrastination

someone else’s emergency!)

● Make accounts/portals with each school (this is how

schools communicate with you and measure your

interest)

● Confirm all supporting documents are prepared, sent,

and received (school report, letters of recommendation,

transcript, test scores, etc)

“A student about to leave home should be able to manage their college applications on their own.”

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COLLEGE ADMISSION OPTIONS

Regular Admissions - This is the most common option for four-year colleges and universities All students must submit their applications by

a specific date, usually between November and January The admissions board then reviews all the applications and sends out acceptances and rejection letters on the same date.

Rolling Admissions - Common at large state universities, schools that provide rolling admissions allow students to apply at any time during

their admissions period; typically, September through July The school then evaluates each college application as it’s received and sends acceptance letters to students who meet their requirements Since admission is granted on a first-come, first-serve basis, you’ll want to submit your application as early as possible.

Early Decision - Under this admissions program, you agree to attend this school if accepted, and you can’t apply to any other college or

university If you receive an acceptance letter, you must withdraw any other applications to other schools Since this option is binding, you need to be sure about your choice and realistic about your application Make sure you get your guidance counselor’s opinion before you submit an application with early decision.

Early Action - Like early decision, you are applying only to your top-choice school However, unlike early decision, you are not bound to

attend if accepted and you can apply early action to more than one university You can accept an offer as soon as you receive it or wait to make your final selection in the spring after you’ve found out where else you’ve been accepted.

https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/FC3F1C62/College-Admissions-Options-Early-Decision-Early-Action-Rolling-Regular/

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COLLEGE APPLICATION PREP WORK

● Essays - who are YOU outside of academics?

This is what you will be spending the bulk of

your essays writing about

● Know the platform of applications (i.e UC,

Common App, Coalition) and how much

writing is required for each school

● Know how to report grades, keep copy of

● Essays are longer and can have more narrative than UCs Personal Insight Questions which are meant to be more direct

● UCs/CSUs have you self-report grades on application, most others require transcripts

● TIP: as you prepare for ACT/SAT, make a habit of becoming familiar with new words and have them become a part of your everyday vernacular

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FINANCING COLLEGE

○ This is a good time to have a family discuss about who is paying for college and what is expected from the student

● Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)fall senior year (open Oct 1 - Mar 2)

○ Federal aid is distributed on a first come, first served basis

○ Even if you do not think you will qualify, many colleges consider your application incomplete until they

received your FAFSA information

○ Having a FAFSA on file with school each year is beneficial in case of catastrophic family change (layoff, death, injury)

○ Merit scholarships can make a private school more affordable than a state school

○ Need scholarships - Many scholarships are awarded based on Financial Need These scholarships require completion of the FAFSA All Need-based scholarships are awarded for one year only, but students may

reapply each year

○ Colleges and high schools are excellent resources

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/paying-your-share/expected-family-contribution-calculator

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OTHER EXPENSES

While tuition, room & board is public knowledge for every

institution, there are many additional expenses to consider.

home for break?)

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exclusively on campus only dining on cafeteria food for the

entirety of college

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: Work study, loans, summer jobs

Try this game at home!

https://www.timeforpayback.com/

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Stress ● AP/Honors Classes

● Keeping pace with GPA

● Peer Pressure

● Cost of testing and applications

● High Expectations from parents and students

● Viewing college applications as process, not experience

Already teens face an enormous amount of stress Typically, the college application experience only adds to their anxiety This may be the most stressful time of a

teen’s life Parents role is to be a resource to ease stress, not the cause of it

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PARENTS AS RESOURCE

Additional causes or instigators of stress:

● Time management, organization skills

● Lack of sleep

● Lives not their own, less control, multiple people to report to (parents, teachers, employers, clubs)

● Hormones, emotions

● Cyber persona and bullying

● Fitting in vs Being Unique

● Independance

● Fear of failure, “Am I good enough”

● Perceived expectations

● Do not want to disappoint parents

● Coping mechanisms (drugs, alcohol)

PLANNING HELPS WITH STRESS

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COLLEGE APPLICATION EXPERIENCE

This is the perfect opportunity to teach values and leave student

with a lifetime of skills Prepare your child to leave home confident

knowing where the family stands on important issues Maximize

your time together in a positive way Have a plan - start early, seek

help (lots of resources online and at every school)

Communication is key - verbally make time to speak together as a

team The environment at home is influential and will help student

discover the “right fit” school Set up a routine of just once a week

“college talk.” It’s a great opportunity to reinforce family values and

make the application experience less stressful and more

meaningful

College is an experience and you will get out what

you put into it So, no matter where you attend, your

commitment is the most important factor.

One of my favorite memories is our roadtrip to look at 5 schools.

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WHAT RECENT APPLICANTS WISHED THEY HAD KNOWN:

could have made a much more informed choice and seen college

as a means to larger goals.

earlier My essays improved with each application so my regular decision essays were much better than my early action ones

more scholarships

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