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Applying to College 101 CLASS OF 2018

Applying to College 101 CLASS OF 2018

Applying • Naviance for all transcript requests • Senior English classes 8. 28. 17

Applying • Naviance for all transcript requests • Senior English classes 8. 28. 17 • Common App and Naviance • Must marry the two together • First create Common App account • Next link Common App to Naviance • Common App allows multiple applications • www. commonapp. org • May require additional documents

Test Scores • Colleges can see all scores with no harm to you •

Test Scores • Colleges can see all scores with no harm to you • Some colleges SUPERSCORE • Colleges require test scores from ACT or College Board directly • ACT Writing Test or SAT Reasoning Test • AP Scores NOT on transcripts

ACT Deadline for October is Friday, Sept. 22 nd www. actstudent. o rg

ACT Deadline for October is Friday, Sept. 22 nd www. actstudent. o rg

SAT Test Dates www. collegeboard. co

SAT Test Dates www. collegeboard. co

Things to Know • Same Deadline for Priority Scholarships at K-State and KU •

Things to Know • Same Deadline for Priority Scholarships at K-State and KU • November 1 st • K-State & KU do NOT require transcript for application • Except KU Honors College • Housing: earlier = more options

Applications • Application, transcripts etc. - does not matter which is first • We

Applications • Application, transcripts etc. - does not matter which is first • We use Naviance, Not Send EDU • Students MUST communicate with counselor regarding Common App and letter of recommendation

Before you can get a transcript sent…

Before you can get a transcript sent…

Secondary School Reports (SSR) • Not required by most colleges • SSR often requires

Secondary School Reports (SSR) • Not required by most colleges • SSR often requires recommendation • Students provide counselor with information • Counselor interviews student • Counselor submits SSR

Secondary School Reports (SSR) • Requires three weeks lead time prior to deadlines •

Secondary School Reports (SSR) • Requires three weeks lead time prior to deadlines • November 1 st for Early Decision • Usually January 1 st for Regular Admissions • Student essays required • Common App, may require college-specific additional essays • Teacher recommendations required (usually two) • Mid-Year Reports

If you need a counselor recommendation

If you need a counselor recommendation

Admission Options • Early Decision I • Usually November 1 deadline • Early Action

Admission Options • Early Decision I • Usually November 1 deadline • Early Action • Rolling

Other Applications Needed • Scholarships • Housing • Some limitations exist • Requires a

Other Applications Needed • Scholarships • Housing • Some limitations exist • Requires a deposit • Honors College • Sorority/ Fraternity • Financial Aid

Scholarships • Based on Merit predominantly • Some include financial need • Essay competitions

Scholarships • Based on Merit predominantly • Some include financial need • Essay competitions are GOOD! • Some college applications ARE the scholarship application (Including KU & KState)

Where is the Money? 90% of all Scholarship Dollars Come From The Colleges Know

Where is the Money? 90% of all Scholarship Dollars Come From The Colleges Know the Procedure • Know the Deadlines

Researching Scholarships on Naviance

Researching Scholarships on Naviance

Financial Aid Terms • • • EFC or Expected Family Contribution True Cost of

Financial Aid Terms • • • EFC or Expected Family Contribution True Cost of Attendance Work Study PLUS Loans Pell Grant • FINANCIAL AID NIGHT SEPT. 19 TH 7: 00 PM @ BVN

 • Many applicants with strong GPAs and test scores feel that they have

• Many applicants with strong GPAs and test scores feel that they have been treated “unfairly. ” • Perfect Test Scores? “In each of the past few years Harvard has received more than 500 applications with double 800 scores and has accepted just under half of them. ” Harvard University

 • Goals for Every College The ultimate goals for every college are the

• Goals for Every College The ultimate goals for every college are the same: • Admit a freshman class with many different dimensions • Admit students who will make good use of the available resources • Admit students who will help meet the institution’s obligations. • All schools look for a “national” student body

What Matters to Colleges • • Grades in College Prep Classes Strength of Curriculum

What Matters to Colleges • • Grades in College Prep Classes Strength of Curriculum Admissions Test Scores Grades in All Subjects Essay or Writing Sample Class Rank Demonstrated Interest Recommendations (Counselor & Teachers) • Interview • Extracurricular Involvement

What Selective Colleges Look For • Qualities of the Mind • Qualities of Character

What Selective Colleges Look For • Qualities of the Mind • Qualities of Character • Capacity to Contribute to the University • Potential for Life-Long Leadership and Service

Things to Remember When Looking at Colleges • What are YOU Looking for? •

Things to Remember When Looking at Colleges • What are YOU Looking for? • Wherever you go, you don’t have to go across country to feel and be on your own. • Be conscious of costs.

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OCTOBER 24 TH 6 -8 pm KC Convention Center

OCTOBER 24 TH 6 -8 pm KC Convention Center

We are here to help! Kristi Dixon - Es Students A Hilarie Smith Students

We are here to help! Kristi Dixon - Es Students A Hilarie Smith Students Et – K Shari Schaake Students L - Re Kelli Baucom Students Ri to Z