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Welcome to “Getting Started - The College Search Process”

Welcome to “Getting Started - The College Search Process”. We’re glad you’re here!. Mrs . Samantha LandrySmith. Grade 11 Outreach Counselor. It’s a käkou thing…. BUT, we all have our own kuleana !  Grade Level Counselors  College Counselors  Outreach Counselor

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Welcome to “Getting Started - The College Search Process”

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  1. Welcome to “Getting Started - The College Search Process” We’re glad you’re here!

  2. Mrs. Samantha LandrySmith Grade 11 Outreach Counselor

  3. It’s a käkou thing… BUT, we all have our own kuleana! Grade Level Counselors  College Counselors  Outreach Counselor  Student  Parent  Colleges

  4. Mr. Larry Lee Counselor Class of 2013 L - Z

  5. Sample Transcript: Work in Progress(12th Grade Courses) Human Anatomy & Physiology 2.00 American Satire 1.00 The Psychological Story 1.00 Elementary Hawaiian 2 2.00 College Algebra 1.00 Trigonometry 1.00 Beginning `Ukulele 1.00 Advanced Speech 1.00 Ceramics 1 1.00 Sociology 1.00

  6. Sample Transcript: Credit Summary Subject Area ReqCmp Def Economics 1.000 1.000 Electives 9.000 4.000 5.000 English 8.000 6.000 2.000 Health 1.000 1.000 Hawaiian Culture 1.000 1.000 Hawaiian History 1.000 1.000 Languages 4.000 2.000 2.000 Mathematics 6.000 6.000 Physical Education 3.000 3.000 Performing Arts 1.000 1.000 Science 6.000 6.000 Speech 2.000 1.000 1.000 U.S. History 2.000 2.000 Visual Arts 1.000 1.000 World History 2.000 2.000 TOTAL: 48.000 38.000 10.000

  7. Sample Transcript: GPA Summary(Cumulative GPA) GPA Summary Academic GPA: 2.896

  8. Mr. Bernie Silva Counselor Class of 2013 A - K

  9. P S A T / N M S Q T • October 12, 2011 • Practice for “SAT” • Reading – Math – Writing

  10. A Website You Should Look Into MY COLLEGE QUICK START www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

  11. 2011-2012 SAT Reasoning and Subject Test Dates REGISTER ONLINE FOR SAT EXAM –www.collegeboard.comFee: $49 SAT: Subject Tests – Fee: $22 • *KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPÄLAMA CODE: 120055

  12. 2011-2012 ACT Test Dates • REGISTER ONLINE FOR ACT EXAM – www.actstudent.org • Fee: $49.50 (with Writing—recommended) • $34 (without Writing) • *KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPÄLAMA CODE: 120055

  13. Which College Admission Test: ACT or SAT? ACTSAT

  14. Which College Admission Test: • ACT or SAT? • ACT SAT

  15. Another Website You Should Look Into MY ROAD https://myroad.collegeboard.com/

  16. Yet – Another Website You Should Look Into Counseling Department http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling/

  17. In Summary: Look into these Websites MY COLLEGE QUICK START www.collegeboard.com/quickstart MY ROAD https://myroad.collegeboard.com/ Counseling Department http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling/

  18. Mr. Steve Morales College Counselor Seniors (2012) Ko – Z Juniors (2013) L - Z

  19. College Research Checklist Location • Proximity to home or family members • Setting (city, suburban, rural) • Weather • Transportation considerations

  20. College Research Checklist Location • Total # of students at the college or university • Average size of the classes • Large lecture classes Size

  21. College Research Checklist Location • Majors offered • Percentage of students graduating in 4 years • Study abroad opportunities • Internship opportunities Size Curriculum

  22. College Research Checklist Location • Safety of area surrounding campus • What is located within walking distance? • On-campus facilities: types and condition Size Curriculum Campus Site

  23. College Research Checklist Location • Public: in-state or out-of-state resident • Private • Availability of financial aid and scholarships Size Curriculum Campus Site What Else?

  24. College Research Checklist Location Size Curriculum Campus Site What Else? • Be realistic but not discouraging about college cost • Find a “Financial Safety School”

  25. Mrs. Kathryn Kekaulike College Counselor Seniors (2012) A – Ki Juniors (2013) A - K

  26. How Colleges Select Students • Quality of Program • Grade Point Average • Rank in Class • College Entrance Examinations • Intended Major • Personal Essay & Presentation of Application • Extracurricular Activities • Unusual Talents & Abilities • Teacher/Counselor Recommendations • Other Considerations

  27. College Rep. Visits • Check Daily Bulletin on KS Connect http://connect.ksbe.edu • Check on the Counseling website http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling • Lists are posted in Haleakalä Counseling Center Students must have their teachers sign a college rep. clearance form (available in the Counseling Center) at least 24 hours in advance of the rep. visit.

  28. What Can You Do Now? • Join us for Junior Financial Aid Night • Check out the counseling department website • Help your child register for testing • Register for Fastweb.com • Read Daily Bulletin to see what scholarships might be available next year. • Keep grades up! • Attend college representative visits • Set financial and geographic boundaries – now! • Help your child use summer constructively.

  29. Questions?

  30. MAHALO FOR JOINING US!

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