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Senior Parent Night:Intro to College
October 8th, 2015Presented by Ms. DeJesus
+Agenda
Introductions
Purpose of Parent Senior Night
College Search
Application Procedures
Naviance
Scholarships
Parent Responsibilities
Financial Aid Night
Other Resources
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Introductions
+Introductions:Counseling Department
Ms. DeJesus [[email protected] , x4-3052] College Counselor
Mrs. Del Valle [[email protected], x4-3143] Divisions: 632, 635, 641, 675
Mrs. Diaz [[email protected], x4-3045] Divisions: 610, 615, 620, 650
Ms. Moumji [[email protected], x4-3038] Divisions: 623, 649, 670, 671, 672
Mr. Powell [[email protected], x4-3039] Divisions: 629,630, 660,
+Post-secondary Teaching Team
Ms. DeJesus- College Counselor, 6th period, non-senior seminar students
Mrs. Serritella- Senior Seminar periods: 1st, 4th, & 5th
Mrs. Walker- Senior Seminar periods: 1st,2nd, 3rd,5th, & 7th
Mrs. Scolire- 1 Goal
Mrs. Ferrarini and Mrs. Del Valle- IB
Jaime Camargo- College Coach from ISAC (Serritella)
Barbara Meschino- College Coach from TRIO (Walker)
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Purpose of Parent Night
+Purpose of Senior Parent Night
To assist you and your senior with the application process.
To discuss application procedures, transcript requests and letters of recommendation.
To share important dates
To discuss parent responsibilities.
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College Search
+College Search: Things to consider About me
Who are you? What do you want? What do you like?
How to find colleges? Know the requirements:
selectivity, 2 year, 4 year schools, state, region, major, sports, average cost, enrollment, graduation rate
College Visits/Virtual campus tours in college websites College Fairs (October 19th at Steinmetz) Virtual Tours (in senior seminar and on your own) Naviance (in senior seminar and on your own) Speak to College Reps in 330 6th period
+College Search
Colleges will communicate with your child via email.
Make sure that their email addresses are professional. Good example: [email protected] Bad example: [email protected].
Have emails sent to your child’s smart phone and remember to check them often. They can miss important deadlines if they are not diligent.
You will also need a professional email to apply for the FAFSA. (Will talk more about the FAFSA next parent night).
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Application Procedures
+Application Procedures
Applying Online
Apply either through the college website or Common Application website (commonapp.org)
If college accepts the Common App and also has its own online application, seniors must use the common app for us to be able to send electronic documents.
+Application Types
REGULAR DECISION: apply by the regular deadline date and will receive notification of admissions based on how that college processes applications
ROLLING: colleges process the application as soon as it is complete
PRIORITY: often colleges will have a priority date for scholarships and other benefits.
EARLY DECISION: apply by an early deadline date, and if accepted (usually by Jan 1) students are legally bound to attend
EARLY ACTION: apply by an early deadline date, the college will notify you of acceptance early (on or before Jan 1) you are not obligated to attend
+College Applications: College Essays
College Essays Essays allow colleges to get a better picture of the applicant. It is a way for students to speak to the college and show off their
individuality. Optional Essays: These allow admission readers to hear from the
student and make a lasting impression on them-your child should write them!!
Ask an English or Senior Seminar teacher you trust to proofread the essay before the application is submitted!
+College Applications: Transcripts
Transcript: Each school requires students to send in an official transcript from
the high school. Students applying to schools should send transcripts electronically
(we will assist with this!) Directions on how to do this are located on the Steinmetz College and Career Handbook. Students should have received it.
Students will sometimes need to have paper copies sent to the schools. They will need to fill out the “Transcript request Card” and submit it
in the main office to Mrs. Rupa. Please do not send transcripts until you/your child has actually
submitted their college application. If you send them prematurely the college will not have a file on you/your child set up and the transcript may get misplaced.
+Transcript request cards
+Teacher Recommendations
If required:
Ask two teachers in person
Use recommendation form for teachers available in the College Lab 330
Put teacher recommendation request in Naviance
Give at least 3 weeks notice
Check Naviance to see when letters have been completed
Note - Once uploaded, you will not be able to read teacher recommendations
+College Applications Fees and Waivers
Application Fee Each four year university requires an application fee, and they can be
pricey! ($40-$85) If you receive Free or Reduced Lunch, you qualify for a waiver. Through Common App, your counselor can waive the fee. Your counselor can also give you a waiver form for other
colleges/universities not on the Common App. Make a decision as a family about how much you are willing to spend
on application fees and make sure your child is serious about attending the schools before you spend the money on the application fee.
Community Colleges do not have an application fee.
+What will happen after I apply?
Admission Decisions: Accepted: Your child has a space available for them at that
school if he/she wants to go there!!
Deferred/Waitlisted: The admissions office wants to see more information on your child and has decided to wait to make a decision. Schools typically want midyear grades and may request that the applicant take the SAT again. They will then make a decision later in the school year.
Denied: The admissions office does not think that your child meets their profile for a successful student at that campus.
+ DEADLINES
Please leave at least 2 weeks for the recommendation and transcript request to be
processed.
November 15 for all December 1 deadlines
December 1 for mailings before Winter Break
We CANNOT honor same day
requests for transcripts.
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Naviance
+What Does It Do?
Students can search and compare colleges
It tells you how you can send applications
• Students can send transcripts with Naviance.
• Request recommendation letters.• Email teachers/counselors.
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Scholarships
+Finding Scholarships: Where to look
Libraries & bookstores (old school)
Internet sites
Colleges/Universities
College Lab
Senior Seminar teachers will share in class
CPS Scholarship handbook (we will share with you)
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Parent Responsibilities
+Parent Responsibilities
Discuss future plans, including your finances, with your child.
Contact Ms. DeJesus if you have any questions regarding post high school options.
Check with your child periodically about college deadlines and provide counselors with at least a week prior to completing a letter of recommendation.
Attend Steinmetz College Fair with your child Dec. 19th and our Financial Aid Night on Dec. 1st!!!
Make sure you provide your child with you tax info for the FAFSA application!!!
Complete your portion of the application (signature, checks, residence verification, etc.).
Check over the Transcript Request Form for each college your child applied to or make sure they have submitted transcripts requests via Naviance.
Keep copies of everything you send to a college.
Arrange to visit prospective colleges with your child.
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Financial Aid Night
+FAFSA
What is it? Free Application for Federal Student Aid Yes it is FREE!!! Do not pay someone to fill it out for you We will have professionals assist your child at school
Who is eligible? Students that are U.S. citizens Students that are Legal Permanent Resident
+FINANCIAL AID NIGHTDecember 1st, 2015 5-6:30pm
Mandatory meeting
FAFSA will be explained in more detail
Everyone eligible must complete the FAFSA
Bring your 2014 Tax forms
We will share options for financing your child's education
More on Scholarships
DREAMER focused workshop and information
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Other Resources
+Communities United
Fash Khan from Communities United Will share information about the organization DAPA/DACA Healthcare Resources Other Resources
+Other Resources: College Related
ACT www.act.org Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov Campus Virtual Tours www.campus.tours.com College Board www.collegeboard.com College Confidential www.collegeconfidential.com College Countdown www.collegecountdown.com College Majors 101 http:/ /www.collegemajors101.com/ College Prowler https:/ /colleges.niche.com/ College Score Card www.whitehouse.gov/ issues/education/ College Week Live www.collegeweeklive.com College Zone www.collegezone.org Common Application www.commonapp.org Historically Black Colleges and www.eduinconline.com Universities Illinois Occupational Outlook www.bls.gov/ooh/ SAT http:/ / satcollegeboard.org/ Unigo www.unigo.com
+Other Resources: Financial Aid
CSS Financial Aid Profile http:/ / student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile/ Fastweb www.fastweb.com Finaid.org www.finaid.org Free Application for Federal Student http:/ / fafsa.ed.gov/ Hispanic Scholarship fund www.hsf.net Latino College Dollars www.latinocollegedollars.org Managing College Cost www.managingcollegecost.com Mapping Your Future www.mappingyourfuture.org Meritaid.com www.meritaid.com Scholarship Resources www.zinch.org UNCF United Negro College Fund www.uncf.org 200 Minority Scholarships www.blackexcel.org Net Price Calculator http:/ /collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx
+Questions
Thank you for coming!!!!
See you December 1st from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Remember to please bring your 2014 tax forms
