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Working Together: Creating A Winning College Application September 6, 2018

Learn about the college application process and get valuable resources and tips to help you prepare and succeed. Explore majors, research colleges, and find test preparation resources.

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Working Together: Creating A Winning College Application September 6, 2018

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  1. Working Together:Creating A Winning College ApplicationSeptember 6, 2018 Student Support Services Department Counselors: Janice Cheney Bette Dehr Rachel Ford website: www.iroquoiscsd.org

  2. Creating a Winning College Application • Introduction • The “Five P’s” • Preparation • Process • Putting it All Together • Paying • Pay-Off!!

  3. Parent Remind 101 for up-to-date info rmd.at/pics2020 @pics2019 – class of 2019 @pics2020 – class of 2020

  4. Preparing for the College Application Process • Researching Majors • College Search • NCAA Clearinghouse • Tests/SAT/SAT2/ACT’s • Transcripts/Resumes • Requesting Letters of Recommendation • Inviting Letter Writers • Demonstrated Interest

  5. Web Watch College Search & Preparation • www.eligibilitycenter.org (NCAA Clearinghouse) • www.collegeboard.org • www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org • www.collegeNET.com • www.careercruising.com (username-Iroquois; password-chiefs) • www.mymajors.com • www.wnycollegeconnection.com • www.mycollegemax.com

  6. *Khan Academy- Try it…. • http://khanacademy.org/#/college-careers-more You only need to know one thing: You can learn anything • Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, SAT prep and more

  7. Student Support Services Resources • Visiting College and Military Representatives • College Board Software/Career Cruising • College Internet Sites and Career Guides • WNY Consortium of Colleges- Friday, 10/12/18, 11:30-12:15 • Gow School College Fair-Saturday, 10/13/18, 9-11:30am • College Fairs- National –March 20 and 21 • Alumni/College Freshmen Exchange- 1/4/19 • Experienced School Counselors • Teachers and staff members

  8. Senior Appointments • Counselors will be meeting with seniors reviewing transcripts, grad requirements, college majors, and sharing the college app process • A group presentation in the aud for seniors will be held by the counselors on Sept. 13th to review the application process and procedures • Yellow pass prior to appt. & Remind text alert • Students are asked to let us know if they are unable to make the appt. and we will reschedule.

  9. More Preparation.... Register for Tests

  10. SAT Testing Dates2018-19 SAT Reasoning and Subjects Tests at Iroquois November 3rd-Registration Deadline Date- October 5th Late Online Deadline date: October 24th • - Online registration for SAT- sat.org/register • Juniors- Spring Date @ Iroquois- March 9th • Registration Deadline Date- Feb. 8th, 2019 • SAT Subject tests may be required by a particular college or university- best to research those colleges that you are interested in. • SAT2’s can enhance your transcript. • SAT Reasoning and Subject tests can not be taken on the same day.

  11. SAT/ACT Preparation • Contact information for these test prep providers can be found on our Student Support Services link: • Iroquois Community Education • All Pro Tutoring and Test Preparation • Atlas Test Prep • East Aurora Community Education • Huntington Learning Center • Jantzi Test Prep • Kaplan • Khan Academy- https://www.khanacademy.org/sat • Princeton Review • M & M Fast Track Learning- 677-4324 • Southtowns Test Prep • Sylvan Learning Center • Shaw Academic Institute- 508-0063

  12. What are SAT 2- Subject Tests? • One hour long tests that give you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and achievement in a specific subjects area. • Juniors enrolled in AP US, AP Language or AP Sciences may want to consider taking SAT 2’s in June. • SAT Subject tests may be required by a particular college or university – it is best to research the colleges that you are interested in • Note: SAT Reasoning and Subject tests can NOT be taken on the same day. • SAT Subjects can enhance your transcript!!

  13. ACT Testing2018-19 • September 8, 2018 at Iroquois Registration deadline – August 10th Late Registration - August 26th • Next Testing Date- October 27th Registration deadline – September 28th Late Registration – October 14th Juniors: April 13, 2019 at Iroquois Deadline date- March 8th • We recommend that students register for the writing component of the ACT test. Register On-line @ www.actstudent.org

  14. 2018 PSAT Testing • Information mailed to juniors and sophomores • Test date - Saturday, October 13th - 7:30-12:00 • College Board determines testing date(s) • Sign up in the Bookstore- further details to follow • Scores are available in December online

  15. PSAT Prep Online Resources: Before the test: www.collegeboard.org/psat for sample questions and practice test answer explanations Students registering for the PSAT will receive a practice book at the time of payment.

  16. The Application Process • SUNY Application • www.suny.edu/applysuny • Common Application (over 750 members- including SUNY Schools) • www.commonapp.org • Types of Applications • Paper(rare) vs On-line • Community Colleges- No application fees • Some colleges may waive the application fee if the application is completed on line or if a student has visited the campus Iroquois High School Code-331810

  17. Submitting Applications • When- ASAP- November 1st recommended • Watch- Early Decision Dates/Specific Program due dates- PA, PT, Nursing • Online Application- Preferred by most Colleges; can save $$$ • Complete Transmittal Form in our office, form is also online • How many- 3-6, 1- safety school • Where- Bring info to SSS; give us 2 weeks to process • Note: Applications in SSS by December 3rd guaranteed to get out before holiday break

  18. Deadline Dates for Early Decision(ED) November 1st & November 15th • In our office October 19th Postmark by November 1st • In our office November 2nd Postmark by November 15th • In our office November 16th Postmark by December 1st • Early Action (EA)-Non- Binding agreement- Notification earlier Thank you for adhering to due dates, which allows us time to process and upload your documents.

  19. We will submit: • Paper Application (rarely available) • Transcript, Activity Form/Resume • Letters of Recommendation(2-3), when necessary • Upload for Common Application • 2019 Iroquois HS Profile-uploaded • 10 week report card, if available • Iroquois Test Score Release - signed • Many colleges need test scores directly from College Board/ACT- do your research

  20. Remember these Pieces • Submitting golden rod transmittal form or paper applications to our office • Deadlines Dates-Prior to November 1st or earlier • Applications will take 5-10 days to process • Be mindful of holidays and days when school is not in session!!

  21. Paying for your College Education • Paying and Early Decision • Iroquois Scholarship Directory through Iroquois web • Scholarships through employers • Scholarship Scams • FAFSA/CSS Profile • University/College Scholarships • Financial Aid Nights • Financial Aid- 9/27/18 • Deposits-May 1, 2019

  22. The following websites are great sources of information, offering not only scholarship search websites, but also a wealth of financial aid information for students and parents, college research databases, online FAFSA guides, details on Federal and private school loans and grants.  • www.scholarships.com • www.finaid.org • www.cappex.com • www.collegenet.com • www.fastweb.com • www.petersons.com • www.collegescholarships.com • www.scholarshipexperts.com • www.scholarshipguidance.com

  23. Types of Scholarships • Local- employers, community organizations, IFA, churches, local unions • Merit Based- Class Rank, GPA, Test Scores • Special Talents/needs; community service • Athletics - Division I, II, or III • NCAA Clearinghouse

  24. FAFSA4casterwww.fafsa4caster.ed.gov • Provides families with an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. • A great tool to estimate financial aid • Information will populate your FAFSA on the web application • Provides an option to apply for your Fed Student Aid PIN. • NPC- Net Price Calculator on college websites- all colleges must provide

  25. SUNY Financial Aid DaysOctober 13th &November 17th Don’t we wish money grew on trees!!! Let the financial aid professionals at SUNY campuses make it easier to apply for financial aid. 41 locations in NY Register Today Suny.edu/studentevents 1-800-342-3811

  26. Successful Scholarship Winners: • Check Directory weekly for new additions • Check for eligibility; if in doubt- apply!! • Create an inventory list, much like a resume • Strive for reusability • Scan or type all scholarship applications • Be aware and check all deadline dates • Keep copies

  27. Scam Warnings • Fees • Credit card or bank information requested • Guaranteed • No work involved • No contact information • Unsolicited scholarships • Pressure tactics • Exclusive Scholarships

  28. Very Important Information • BE SURE TO BRING US COPIES OF ALL SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS RECEIVED • Even if you are not planning on attending that specific college, we would like the information • Why? • We need this information to recognize all of your hard work and successes at Senior Class Day in June and in the • Graduation Program • Feel free to fax us the info 995-2445

  29. The Pay-Off !!! You’ve been acceptedBe sure to share the good news.

  30. School Counselor Contact Information: 652-3000 • Janice Cheney- Ext.7870 • jcheney@iroquoiscsd.org • Bette Dehr Ext.- 7873 • bdehr@iroquoiscsd.org • Rachel Ford- Ext. 7871 • rford@iroquoiscsd.org

  31. Questions & Answers

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