College Planning Presentation for Juniors at Pine View School

1. Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School

2. College Planning Presentation • College Timeline (also on the PV website) • Visit and use the Pine View College Resource website www.pvscollegecounseling.com • Naviance/Family Connection - Sign on and complete tasks as assigned http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch • Appointments to discuss your college plans will begin in mid-April through June and then July through October (after summer break). Spring appointments are most important for special circumstances (military, athletic) AND early admission

3. Ethics and Responsibilities pvscollegecounseling.com • Applying to College • Ethics Statement • Student Responsibilities

4. College Planning Presentation • Naviance/Family Connection • http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch • Sign in to your account and include email address • Add parent(s) email addresses

5. Naviance/Family Connection • Naviance/Family Connection - Sign on and complete tasks as assigned http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch • Complete Assigned Tasks (found under the About Me tab ) • Complete the Student Questionnaire • Answer Recommendation Prompts • Create a resume. Note you may either create a resume using Resume Builder or upload one you already have • Complete the Game Plan Survey • You will be given time in your Junior English classes to complete these and other college-related tasks

6. Naviance/Family Connection

7. Factors in College Admission • Difficulty of High School Coursework • High School GPA- weighted/unweighted • Standardized Tests: SAT and/or ACT Scores and SAT Subject Test Scores (if applicable) • Extracurricular Activities (depth) • Community Service/Volunteer Work • Essays or Personal Statement • Letters of Recommendation

8. The Right “Fit”Selecting the College for You pvscollegecounseling.com • College Planning • College Search • Composing Your List • Visiting Colleges

9. The Right “Fit”Selecting the College for You • Some Important Considerations • Cost/Affordability – Financial Fit • Academic Majors/Programs • Size - small, mid – size, large • Location – state, geography, urban/rural, college town • Campus Atmosphere – campus life, athletics, clubs • Housing/Facilities – dorm options, recreational, dining

10. The Right “Fit”Selecting the College for You • College Research • College searches available on the internet. Refer to Resources/Helpful Links on pvscollegecounseling.com • Visit college websites. Call and request information • Books and brochures in the college resource room • College fairs/representatives on campus • Visit the college campus (and meet with admissions)

11. Financial “Fit” and Financial Aid • No surprises! Your family must research the total costs of each college and your ability to pay. Use the tools found on the PVS website Paying for College/Funding Strategies • The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completed in January of your Senior year will determine your family’s financial need • More info to follow next year. Attend our financial aid night next December/January.

12. A Balanced List • Selective Schools 2-3 • Target Schools 3-4 • Safety Schools 3

13. Florida Public Universities • All students are advised to apply to one or more Florida public universities • Refer to the SUS Matrix and specific admissions information (on the PVwebsite) • Pay close attention to SUS timelines and requirements

14. Decision Plans • Applying to College/Decision Plans • Regular Decision (most January 1st) • Rolling Admissions (apply early) • Early Action • Early Decision • Restrictive Early Action • FSU - October 15th • UF - November 1st

15. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship • Florida Academic Scholars – 3.5 gpa*, 1290 SAT or 29 ACT, 100 community service hours • Florida Medallion Scholars– 3.0 gpa*, 1170 SAT or 26 ACT, 75 community service hours • You must submit community service approval form and be pre-approved

16. Standardized Testing: SAT and ACT • College Planning/Standardized Testing The PVS website describes the different tests (including SAT IIs and APs), and offers information on test preparation resources, suggested timelines and strategies, and fee waivers • SAT – sat.collegeboard.org • ACT - www.actstudent.org • Test Preparation - PrepMeon Naviance/Family Connection, in-house, online and private companies

17. Special Circumstances • Athletes/NCAA Clearinghouse • If you are planning to participate in Division 1 or 2 college athletics, you must register with NCAA Clearinghouse http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/ • Complete “Athletic Transcript Request” and give to Mrs. Manders to send to the clearinghouse. • Military Academies • Begin application process during Junior year (Now!) • Go to websites for more information and to apply

18. Summer Activities • Create/add to/refine your resume • Attend summer programs, work, volunteer • Visit college campuses and refine your list • Research and discuss college affordability with parents • Review admission requirements and application deadlines for schools in which you are interested • Narrow down choices. Do not apply if you are not seriously willing to attend. Match and Fit!