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COLLEGE PLANNING
I B C O U N S E LO R:
M S . A LY S S A S I M M O N S
ACT
To register for the ACT, students can complete their registration online at www.actstudent.org . Remember to register for the Writing Section of the exam as many colleges require it.
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8–21, 2015
October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 19–October 2, 2015
December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7–20, 2015
February 6, 2016* January 8, 2016 January 9–15, 2016
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5–18, 2016
June 11, 2016** May 6, 2016 May 7–20, 2016
SAT
To register for the SAT or SAT II Subject Tests
Register for the SAT Writing Section of the exam as many colleges require it.
**After January the SAT will be shifting to a new format and scores will not be available until May
Date Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes
Phone/ Online
Oct 3
Sep 3
Sep 22
Sep 22
Nov 7
Oct 9
Oct 27
Oct 27
Dec 5
Nov 5
Nov 23
Nov 23
Jan 23
Dec 28
Jan 12
Jan 12
Mar 5
Feb 5
Feb 23
Feb 23
May 7
Apr 8
Apr 26
Apr 26
Jun 4
May 5
May 25
May 25
WHERE TO BEGIN: SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR
Make a list of schools that interest you
Categorize them Safety School – my SAT/ACT scores & GPA are in the top 25th
percentile accepted at the college
Target School – my SAT/ACT scores & GPA are in the middle 50 % (between 25th and 75th percentile) accepted at the college
Reach School – my SAT/ACT scores & GPA are the lower 25th percentile accepted at the college. Note: Ivy League Universities are considered DREAM schools, NOT REACH schools.
Determine your areas of interest
Determine cost of each school
Compare Choices
FALL OF SENIOR YEARSign-up for Free & Reduced lunch.
Register for SAT/ACT Current dates and registration deadlines are on the IB website,
College Board Site and the ACT web page
Meet with your School Counselor to discuss college choices.
Sign up with your counselor on their meeting calendar
Request/pick-up teacher letters of recommendation.
Complete and submit all college applications (by Thanksgiving).
Early Action: non-binding Early Decision: binding
Complete Bright Futures (December 1) and FAFSA (January 1).
CONTINUE to challenge yourself – GRADES do matter Senior year!
• Admissions Requirement
• Size
• Location
• Environment
• Academics
• Retention and Placement
• Cost
• Financial Aid
• Housing
• Meal Plan Options
• Facilities
HOW TO COMPARE YOUR CHOICES
CONTACT AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
• Some colleges and universities want to see that you are interested in them
• Ask them questions about their school
• Set up a campus visit
• Ask to speak with a current student
• Inquire about scholarship opportunities
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONWho: Students complete all applications
What: Undergraduate application for admissions Transcripts, resume, recommendations, essays, test scores…etc
Where: Colleges/Universities admissions page or Common App
When: Fall of Senior year Pay attention to deadlines, each school is different! Major Deadlines:
October 15 November 1 January 15
THE COMMON APPLICATION
2013-2014: paper application no longer available
Counselor Information needed for Common App
IB - Alyssa Simmons: [email protected] Traditional – Tracy Gully: [email protected]
Website:https://www.commonapp.org
What schools are members:http://www.commonapp.org/explore-collegesOver 600 colleges and universities are members
Roughly 200 are exclusive members
Click here to search
colleges
Click Log In and then Select Student
Click here to start your account
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
• Make sure to look at the college application and be certain of the number of recommendations needed
• Provide teachers with resume• Ask your teachers if they can meet with you for 5 – 10 minutes concerning your rec letter
• Ask teachers from core Junior year classes Science English Math History
TRANSCRIPTS
Official Transcripts: Mid year and final may be requested by the school
College and Universities look at GPA (weighted and un-weighted) Freshman – Junior Year Grades
Did they fluctuate? Demonstrates what type of student you are
How many Honors, AP, and IB courses Class Rank Graduating class size
WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?Grades What types of courses are they taking
IB, AP, Honors
Test Scores 20% of what schools consider
Essays No such thing as an OPTIONAL question Proof of mind at work Express yourself well Highlight skills that have been learned
Teacher Recommendations If requested by the college or university
Holistic Approach!!
Grades, Test Scores, and Course
Load
EssaysSports/Clubs
Community Service
HOW DO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES VALUE THE IB PROGRAM
• Provides outstanding preparation for university work
• Earning college credits with passing scores on AP and IB exams
• Scholarship opportunities
• Well rounded students
• Higher research and critical thinking skills
“A student’s high school courses and curriculum is the most important factor in the selection process complimented by all of the other pieces in the application. We see the IB as a challenging curriculum, with higher and standard level courses as well as the TOK and extended essay. As a staff, we respect IB very much and see applicants from all over the world in the IB curriculum. The community service component of the IB is also highly respected as students engage in outreach to their communities as a part of their holistic school requirements. We also note the extended essay subject and the opportunity for students to research and write in a way they have not been challenged to do so before or in other types of curriculums. The IB is a wonderful program. ”
Jodi Robinson, Director of Admissions
COLLEGE VISITS TO PHS
Dates and Times will be posted on the IB website, as well as outside the School Counseling Office
www.phsibsupport.org
WHAT IS THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER?
To certify a student-athlete’s initial eligibility to practice, compete and to receive institutional aid during his/her first year of enrollment at a NCAA Division I or II school.
Departments include: Admissions & Registration High School Review Certification for Prospective Student Athletes Initial Eligibility Requirements
Register at:
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Division I16 core
requirement: 4 years English 3 years Math (Algebra 1 or
higher) 2 years Science (including 1
lab, if offered) 1 year Additional English,
Math or Science 2 years Social Science 4 years Additional Core
Division II 16 core requirement:
3 years English 2 years Math (Algebra 1
or higher) 2 years Science
(including 1 lab, if offered)
3 years Additional English, Math or Science
2 years Social Science 4 years Additional Core
CORE CURRICULUM
FINAL PREPARATIONS• Early Senior year
• Students should request a transcript to determine individual progress in satisfying the NCAA core-course requirements.
• Report all ACT and/or SAT to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• It is best for students to list the NCAA Eligibility Center as a score recipient at the time of exam registration to avoid additional fees.
• Only official test scores sent from the testing agency (ACT/SAT) are acceptable. Test scores on your high school transcript will not be used.
SCHOLARSHIPSApply Early!
Scholarships are available for ALL high school grade levels.
Where to find scholarships? There are scholarships for everything! List of Scholarships posted on the IB website under the college tab
Local banks, clubs, companies, and community organizations
http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
College Financial aid webpages http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/florida-scholarships/
www.fastweb.com www.collegenet.com/mach25/app
SCHOLARSHIPSQuestions to ask yourself when applying to scholarships• What are the requirements and do I meet them?
• How do I apply?
• How does my scholarship effect my other financial aid?
• What is the deadline? Do I have time complete the application?
• Is this application something I am willing to do? Am I capable?
• Is this scholarship state or college specific?
Plan ahead, be organized• Make a list of scholarships that you are eligible for and want to
apply
• Organize the deadlines/decision release dates in calendar and check it
often!
• Request alerts for approaching deadlines
• Ask for recommendation letters in advance – DO NOT request recommendation letters from your teacher the day before the deadline.
FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS
Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate; and remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid.
You can learn about scholarships in several ways, contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend checking information in a public library or online..
Try these free sources of information about scholarships: the financial aid office at a college or career school the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool federal agencies
your state grant agency your library’s reference section foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic
groups organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of
interest ethnicity-based organizations your employer or your parents’ employers
BRIGHT FUTURES
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/
Students must apply during their last year in high school (after December 1 and prior to graduation)
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) – GPA/Test Scores
4 year school $77 per semester hour = 1,155 – 1,386 dollars a semester
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) – IB Diploma
4 year school - $103 per semester hour = 1,500 – 2,000 dollars a semester
John Strickler
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
850 S Palafox St. Su 200 | Pensacola, FL 32502
Toll Free: (800) 874-9968
Direct: (850) 470-8016
COLLEGE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION
• The relationship between college admissions and funding
• How to increase your chance for financial aid
• How to increase your chance for a scholarship
• How colleges view your financial situation
• The secret rules that govern the FAFSA
• The difference between the “sticker price” of college and the real cost of attendance
• How to get private and employer grants
• How to use 529 plans
Please contact me for more information
John StricklerFinancial Advisor
Morgan Stanley(850) 470-8016
HELPFUL RESOURCES
EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS STUDENT/PARENT SESSION
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Stanford, and Penn
Hosting information session for prospective students and their parents
Where: Mobile, Alabama Monday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. 251-338-2000 The Battle House Renaissance 26 North Royal Street Mobile, AL 36602
www.exploringcollegeoptions.org Register online
Click on Alabama
Mobile, ALMonday, October 5, 7:30 pm
Renaissiance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel64 South Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Register
Birmingham, ALWednesday, October 7, 7:30 pm
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel2101 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North,
Birmingham, AL 35203Register
Huntsville, ALThursday, October 8, 7:30 pm
Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel & Spa800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
Register
