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Spring Valley High School College Night

Spring Valley High School College Night. COLLEGE. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. LOCATED IN GUIDANCE refer to the “ Navigator ” for more information www.richland2.org/schools/svh/. Accessing Naviance!. You will be given your access code to register!. Connection.naviance.com/springvhs.

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Spring Valley High School College Night

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  1. Spring Valley High School College Night

  2. COLLEGE Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

  3. LOCATED IN GUIDANCErefer to the “Navigator” for more informationwww.richland2.org/schools/svh/

  4. Accessing Naviance! You will be given your access code to register! Connection.naviance.com/springvhs

  5. Naviance Resources! Test scores & resume assistance Research Colleges & Scholarships Identify careers & Clusters

  6. Finding The Perfect Fit Two questions to be answered • What are schools looking for in a prospective student? • What should a prospective student look for in a college?

  7. CATEGORIES OF ADMISSION SELECTIVITY “It’s hard for kids to get into colleges because they only want to get into colleges that are hard to get into.” Bill Mayher

  8. Students Should Apply To: • 2 to 3 Safe Schools • 1 to 2 Competitive Schools • 1 to 2 Dream Schools

  9. “SUPER-SELECTIVE COLLEGES” • Examples: Harvard, Cal Tech, Stanford, Princeton, Brown, Yale, MIT, Dartmouth, Amherst College, Cornell, Boston Univ. • 20% or fewer accepted • >95% in top 10% of high school class • Mid 50% score: 1390+ on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 30+ on the ACT

  10. Harvard University 2011/12 APPLIED – 34,285 ADMITTED – 2,032 AVE. SAT SCORE – 1490-1590 AVE. ACT- 31-36 HS Rank: 95% top tenth;100% top quarter;100% top half 10,265 full time students, 14 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $53,100

  11. Harvard Retention Rate: 98% Graduation Rate (6 years): 98% Graduation Rate (4 years): 88%

  12. Harvard • Most Popular Majors • 49% Social Sciences/History • 13% Biological/life sciences • 7% Psychology • 5% English • 5% Foreign Languages • 5% Physical Sciences

  13. “HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES” • Examples: Duke, Davidson, Ga Tech., Wake Forest, UNC-Chapel Hill, Furman, Wofford, Emory • 35% or fewer accepted • Rank in the top 20% of high school class • Mid 50% score: 1230+ on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 26+ on the ACT

  14. Furman University 2012/13 APPLIED – 6,000 ADMITTED - 3080 AVE. SAT SCORE - 1275 – 1370 AVE. ACT- 27-30 HS Rank: 58% top tenth; 85% top quarter; 96% top half 2,761 full time students, 175 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $52,374

  15. Furman University Retention Rate: 90% Graduation Rate (6 years): 85% Graduation Rate (4 years): 84%

  16. Furman University • Most Popular Majors • 23% History/Social Sciences • 15% Business • 7% Communications • 7% Foreign Languages • 8% Visual/Performing Arts • 6% Biology • 6% Physical Sciences • 5% English • 6% Parks/Recreation

  17. Clemson University 2011/12 APPLIED – 16,865 ADMITTED – 9,724 AVE. SAT SCORE - 1130 – 1330 AVE. ACT- 28-30 HS Rank: 45% top tenth; 84% top quarter; 97% top half 15,459 full time students, 921 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $21,752

  18. Clemson Retention Rate: 90.5% Graduation Rate (6 years): 77% Graduation Rate (4 years): 50%

  19. Clemson • Most Popular Majors • 18% Business • 16% Engineering • 9% Education • 9% Biology • 8% History/Social Sciences • 7% Health Professions • 5% Architecture • 5% English • 5% Psychology

  20. “SELECTIVE COLLEGES” • Examples: UGA, USC-Columbia, Spelman, Florida State, NC State, Presbyterian College, Va. Tech. • 50% or fewer accepted • Rank in the top 40% of high school class • Mid 50% score: 1050+ on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 22+ on the ACT

  21. USC- Columbia 2010/11 APPLIED – 21,311 ADMITTED – 12,914 AVE. SAT SCORE - 1120 – 1280 AVE. ACT- 24-29 HS Rank: 28% top tenth; 60% top quarter; 90% top half 22,311 full time students, 1560 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $20,950

  22. USC - Columbia Retention Rate: 87% Graduation Rate (6 years): 69% Graduation Rate (4 years): 46%

  23. USC- Columbia • Most Popular Majors • 27% Business • 12% Social Sciences/History • 7% Communications • 6% Parks/Recreation • 5% Health Professions • 5% Visual/Performing Arts • 6% Biology/Life Sciences • 6% Psychology • 5% Engineering

  24. College of Charleston 2011/12 APPLIED – 11,280 ADMITTED – 7,896 AVE. SAT SCORE - 1120 – 1280 AVE. ACT- 22-26 HS Rank: 31% top tenth; 68% top quarter; 94% top half 9,397 full time students, 724 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $19,795

  25. College of Charleston Retention Rate: 83% Graduation Rate (6 years): 63% Graduation Rate (4 years): 52%

  26. College of Charleston Most Popular Majors 24% Business 14% History/Social Sciences 13% Communications 10% Biology 9% Visual/Performing Arts 8% Education 7% Psychology

  27. “TRADITIONAL COLLEGES” • Examples: App. State, Anderson, Coastal Carolina, The Citadel, Claflin, Francis Marion, Converse • Up to 75% accepted • Rank in the top 50% of high school class • Mid 50% score: 1010+ on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 18+ on the ACT

  28. Winthrop University 2011/12 APPLIED - 4,511 ADMITTED – 2,946 AVE. SAT SCORE - 950 – 1150 AVE. ACT- 20-25 HS Rank: 20% top tenth; 55% top quarter; 90% top half 4,933 full time students, 624 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $19,926

  29. Winthrop University Retention Rate: 69% Graduation Rate (6 years): 54% Graduation Rate (4 years): 34%

  30. Winthrop University • Most Popular Majors • 22% Business • 17% Education • 12% Visual/Performing Arts • 11% Social Sciences/History • 8% Psychology • 7% Biology • 7% Communications

  31. Claflin University 2011/12 APPLIED – 4,204 ADMITTED – 1,453 AVE. SAT SCORE - 770 – 990 AVE. ACT SCORE- 16-21 HS Rank: 26% top tenth; 47% top quarter; 72% top half 1831 full time students, 79 part time 2012-2013 tuition/fees/room/board: $22,264

  32. Claflin University Retention Rate: 77% Graduation Rate (4 years): 29% Graduation Rate (6 years): 40%

  33. Claflin University • Most Popular Majors • 15% Criminal Justice • 15% Organizational Behavior Studies • 15% Sociology • 9% Communications • 8% Business

  34. “OPEN COLLEGES” • Examples: USC- Beaufort, Benedict, Shaw, Full Sail • Up to 95% accepted • Rank in the lower 40% of high school class • Scores: below 800 on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or below 19 on the ACT • Caution: you get accepted, you pay, but your classes may not be for credit

  35. WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK AT? • ACADEMIC RECORD • Grades • Class Rank • Rigor of curriculum • STANDARIZED TEST SCORES • ENGAGEMENT OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM • Extracurricular activities • Community service • Work experience

  36. WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK AT? • PERSONAL QUALITIES • Counselor/ Teacher letters of recommendation • Essays • Interviews • HOOKS AND INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES • Legacy • Underrepresented race or ethnicity • Socioeconomic and geographic background • Donation potential • Recruited Athlete status • Exceptional talent

  37. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION • First, ask the person if they would write you a recommendation and give them sufficient time to complete it. • Provide a copy of your resume to the person who is writing your recommendation. • If sending separately, be sure to give the teacher an addressed, stamped envelope and a date that the letter is to be mailed. • Check with them periodically. • Let your counselor know who will be writing a letter of recommendation for you.

  38. ESSAY The essay is important for three major reasons: • 1) It enables the college admissions office to evaluate your communication skills. • 2) It enables the admissions office to learn more about you as a person. • 3) It gives the student the opportunity to share something about themselves that the admissions counselor can not glean from the application.

  39. SAMPLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.-Common Application If you could recommend one work of fiction for your classmates, what would you ask them to read and contemplate?- UNC Write an essay that conveys to the readers a sense of who you are.- Columbia University Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.- Common Application

  40. DO Keep your focus narrow and personal Address the prompt Be specific Edit, Edit, Edit DON’T Don’t write a resume Don’t tell your readers what they want to hear Don’t use 50 words when 5 will do Don’t forget to edit! ESSAY

  41. Finding What FitsSome Questions To Ask Yourself • What are my academic interests? • What kind of student am I? • How do I learn best? • What activities outside of class matter most to me? • How important is prestige to me? • Do I want a diverse college? • What kind of social and cultural environment would I like best? • Where do I want to live for the next four years?

  42. WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A COLLEGE? • Academic reputation • Size of school • Geographical location • Selectivity of school • 2-3 safe, 1-2 competitive, 1-2 dream • Financial aid availability • Academic program availability • Student body population • Social atmosphere

  43. COLLEGE VISIT STEPS 1. Research the college. 2. Read the campus newspaper available through Internet. 3. Call admissions at least 2 weeks in advance: arrange a time when students are on campus, arrange a tour, visit the dorms, arrange to meet with faculty member in the department of your intended major and financial aid officer (ask for merit deadlines, financial aid deadlines differ from admission deadlines). Follow up phone calls with written confirmation (always try to talk with the same person, build a relationship).

  44. COLLEGE VISIT STEPS 4. Have lunch in the student union, walk through the library, sit on a bench and watch students walk by. 5. Sit in a class. 6. Stay overnight in a dorm with a student. 7. Ask students what they like best about the campus and what they would change. 8. Explore the nearest towns and transportation options. 9. Write a Thank you note.

  45. QUESTIONS TO ASK • What percent of the classes are taught by graduate assistants? • What is the placement record for graduates? • What percent of the students return after their freshman year? • What is unique about the campus? • What percent graduate in 4 or 5 years? • How safe is the campus?

  46. DIFFERENT ADMISSION TYPES • Early Admissions: matriculate before graduating from high school • Early Action: apply and notified well in advance of regular date, not committed • Early Decision: apply and notified well in advance w/out financial information, if accepted must withdraw other applications • Deferred Entrance: postpone enrollment

  47. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS • ALL applications and scholarships are to be sent from guidance. • Transcript information will be attached and the application is checked for completeness. • We cannot give you an official transcript, only an unofficial one.

  48. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS • Turn into guidance at least 5 working days before postmark deadline. • Attach a business-size envelope addressed to the school with 3 or more stamps. • $2.00 processing fee for each official transcript (fee waived for students on free or reduced lunch) Cash or check made payable to SVHS.

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