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College Planning For Juniors

College Planning For Juniors. Fall Semester Begin/continue the college search Sign up for ACT or SAT Research specific college entrance requirements Maintain strong grades Continue/expand Enrichment Activities Spring Semester Select rigorous course work for senior year Take ACT or SAT

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College Planning For Juniors

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  1. College Planning For Juniors

  2. Fall Semester Begin/continue the college search Sign up for ACT or SAT Research specific college entrance requirements Maintain strong grades Continue/expand Enrichment Activities Spring Semester Select rigorous course work for senior year Take ACT or SAT Visit college campuses Narrow your college list Junior Timeline

  3. Fall Semester: Finish the college search Retake your college entrance exams Submit your College Applications by Thanksgiving Scholarship Applications from colleges Spring Semester FAFSA financial aid form in January Scholarship Applications-additional Make college choice by April Senior Timeline

  4. zl How Is Your Junior Doing? What is their current GPA? Are they on track to graduate? Do they know what credits are needed to graduate?

  5. Where Do They Want to Go? • Types of Degrees • Bachelor’s degree (Undergraduate) • Four year colleges/universities • Associate’s Degree • Community colleges • General education courses transfer to a 4 yrschool • Technical /Career Colleges • Specific program degrees • (Make sure credits will transfer if you choose • to switch programs)

  6. Finding the Right Fit! • Major • Size • Location • Chances of being accepted • Cost & Potential Debt • Personality of the school • GOAL: Have a list of colleges ready by August!

  7. zl The College Search-NAVIANCE

  8. zl The College Search-NAVIANCE

  9. zl The College Search-NAVIANCE

  10. zl The College Search-NAVIANCE

  11. Naviance College Search

  12. zl Majors

  13. Save Your Searches

  14. zl Colleges Folder

  15. zl Next Steps… • College Visits • Admissions Requirements • Important Tests: ACT & SAT • Financial Considerations • Net Price Calculators

  16. zl College Visits • Visit the campus • Attend a class • Talk with students, professors, etc. • What does the campus feel like? • Make a Pros and Cons List

  17. What to ask an Admissions Rep • How many lecture classes do • freshman take? Size of classes? • Is work study available? • How easy is it to change majors? • Do you have study abroad programs? • Ask about scholarships, but do not discuss your financial status at this time.

  18. College Fairs • Spring 2014 • Out of State College Fair • Sunday, April 13th (1-3:30) @ University of Denver • Fall 2014 • Colleges That Change Lives • Early August @ Denver Convention Center • In- State College Fair • CCSD • Out of State College Fair • Mid-October – Mountain Vista High School

  19. College Fair Tips • Register for college fairs ahead of time at- gotocollegefair.com • Make a list of “must-see” colleges • Visit at least 3 colleges you haven’t • heard of before. • Have a few questions ready!

  20. College Fair Tips

  21. College Fair Tips

  22. College Visits at EHS

  23. College Visits at EHS

  24. zl Admissions Requirements • CCHE College Admission Index • Beware aware of ‘state’ differences • Ex. California and Texas (Geography or two Fine Arts courses.) • Out of state testing requirements (ACT with wrting or SAT subject)

  25. ACT or SAT score GPA

  26. If a student has a 3.0 and an ACT of 21 Index Score = 94

  27. zl Index Scores by college 0

  28. zl Important Tests • Why take the ACT ? • Why take the SAT ? • ACT Prep-Methond Test Prep • Consider taking a test multiple times • What does your college require?

  29. ```` ACT Test Dates Testing held at Eaglecrest High School Saturdays: February 8th, 2014 April 12th, 2014 June 14th, 2014 ACT costs $36.50 Go to actstudent.org and set up an account.

  30. ```` SAT Test Dates Testing available at Grandview High School Saturdays: January 25th, 2014 March 8th, 2014 May 3rd, 2014 June 8th, 2014 SAT costs $51.00 Go to collegeboard.com to set up an account.

  31. ```` Method Test Prep .

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  35. State ACT EHS will test every junior on Tuesday April 22nd. You do not need to pay or register for this test. You will register at school. Consider the February test date so the April test isn’t your first try!

  36. ACTstudent.org

  37. zl Financial Considerations • April 2012, student loan debt surpassed credit debt for the first time in our history. • ‘Paying for college’ is often the last topic discussed by families when investigating colleges. • Student loan debt should be weighted with the same importance as other ‘fit’ factors when selecting a college.

  38. zl Net Price Calculators • As of November 2011, colleges and universities were required to provide a Net Price Calculator on their websites. • Net Price Calculators were mandated by the U.S. Government to provide families with a ‘Good Faith’ estimate of what the COA would be for students. • Net Price Calculators now allow families to ‘shop’ for a financial fit.

  39. zl Example of Net Price Calculator

  40. zl Example of Net Price Calculator

  41. zl Example of Net Price Calculator

  42. zl Other tools to consider…

  43. zl College Navigator

  44. zl Collegedata.com

  45. zl Collegedata.com

  46. Goals for Junior Year • Keep your grades up! • Study for the ACT • Research Colleges

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