Junior Meeting “Inside the Admission

Office”

North Central High SchoolMarch 19, 2014

Susie Bremen Coordinator for College Counseling

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Tonight’s AgendaThe College HandbookNC 2013 College Admission

ProfileCollege Search Process Resources for NC Students Application ProcessPanel of Admission Experts:

Krista Timney, Indiana University Tara Evans, Purdue University Karen Schrum, The University of

Chicago Will Gunn, Washington University

in St. Louis

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Tonight’s AgendaBreak-Out Sessions:

Indiana University AND Purdue UniversityAuditorium

The University of ChicagoL249

Washington University in St. LouisL Hall

(PowerPoint will be available on NC website:

For Families / Guidance Department / Past Events)

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The College HandbookAdmission Statistics –

Class of 2013

Beginning Your Search

The North Central Process

Required North Central Forms

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The College HandbookResources TestingThe College Visit Financial Aid & Scholarships

Glossary of College Terms

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Focus on These Issues Now

Plan a senior schedule that reveals that you are working at your potential – RIGOR is key

Make a list of most important criteria (p. 33)

Not knowing your major or career is OK

Have the money talk now – Are there limits?

Coming to a college decision involves both heart & mind – learn the facts about colleges and get a true sense of the atmosphere

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TO DO LIST for April - June:GET ORGANIZED:

Obtain a planner for college search – mark potential dates for visiting, prepping for tests, taking tests, & deadlines for applications and scholarships

Three boxes (yes, no & maybe)Take both ACT & SAT by the end of junior year &

repeat senior yearCareer & interest resources help target potential

majors: www.learnmoreindiana.edu www.collegeboard.orgwww.mappingyourfuture.org

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TO DO LIST for April - June:

Explore college websites, sign-up for mailing lists & take virtual campus tours

VISIT CAMPUSES (p. 42-45)

During & after campus visits, record your impressions – Can you see yourself there?

Re-evaluate the criteria for your match after you have visited campuses. Are you asking the right questions?

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Things To Do This Summer

Build a resume for college applications – review sample resume (p. 34)

Do something to discover more about yourself or your interest in a potential career (p. 30)

Use the web & campus visits to narrow your college list to 5-10 choices by the beginning of senior year

Familiarize yourself with application, scholarship, & financial aid application deadlines

Test Prep, Test Prep, Test Prep - prior to retaking tests 1st semester of senior year (p. 37-40)

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GET TUTORED!

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Your Counselor & the Guidance Office

Involve your counselors!Help you target your college choices no matter

what your GPAHelp you assess your “odds” of getting in &

offers strategies Remind you of the steps to followHelp students with special talents, such as

artists, musicians & athletesHelp for First-Gen, 21st Century Scholars,

students from low income backgrounds, etc.

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Your Counselor & the Guidance Office

Application forms and transcript requests accepted: August 22

College applications & forms must be competed and received by DECEMBER 1 for processing prior to winter break. (p. 19)

All processing forms are located on the wall inside the guidance lobby near the student center entrance (p. 22-29)

Two weeks (10 school days) to turn around requests for processing

College Resource Room – 7am to 4 pm

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College Application Deadline

Due date to your NC counselor

November 1 October 15

November 15 October 30

December 1 November 10

Dec 15 AND Jan 1 December 1

Your Counselor & the Guidance Office

DURING PEAK PROCESSING TIMES, additional time is required by the guidance department to

ensure the successful submission of college credentials.

Plan accordingly to meet target dates.

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Apply Online!

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(Re)Introducing

NAVIANCE Family Connection

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(Re) Introducing:

NAVIANCE - Family Connection

http://connection.naviance.com/no

rthcentral Premiere Web-based College Planning System

REQUIRES A VALID E~MAIL ADDRESS

Research Colleges

Sign-up to meet with visiting college reps

Get college updates from Guidance

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(Re) Introducing:

NAVIANCE - Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/no

rthcentral

Track the entire college search process

Search scholarship database

Log-in instructions and registration codes are on the back of your College Handbook – if you’ve not registered yet

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NAVIANCE Registration Page

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NAVIANCE: College Applications

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NAVIANCE: College Visits

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NAVIANCE: Scholarships & Aid

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Electronic Transcripts

PARCHMENT by Docufide

www.parchment.com/join

Register now!

Return to the site to add colleges

Request electronic transcripts for the schools to which you apply

Class of 2013 Applicant Data

North Central High School

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2013 Applications to Popular In-State Public Schools

2012 2013

Indiana University 295 237

Ball State University 190 150IUPUI 142

162Purdue University 114

93 Indiana State University 103

114Ivy Tech Community College 70

76University of Southern Indiana 42 25Vincennes University 40

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Admitted Students’ AVERAGE Profile – 2013

INSTITUTION(Applicants/Admits)

% Admitted

2013 (2012)

GPA SAT ACT

IUPUI (162 / 99)

61%(63%)

3.4 1073 24

INDIANA UNIV(237 / 163)

68%(64%)

4.0 1241 28

BALL STATE (150 / 78)

50%(88%)

3.4 1055 23

INDIANA STATE

(114 / 73)64%(80%)

2.8 1046 18

PURDUE

(93/ 54)58%(62%)

4.1 1255 28

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (25 / 13)

52%(43%)

2.7 987 21

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College Application Issues

Rankings can be used in initial stage of compiling a list of colleges, but don’t over rely on them

Apply to one affordable college within one hour of home as a “safety” measure

Early HS graduation is NOT recommended

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College Application Issues

AP test scores are not a required element of the application – submit scores if you rocked AP tests; credit is awarded when you get to campus

Athletes – work with your coach for tips about your process (p. 36)

Visual & Performing Artists: portfolios & auditions are key to your process

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Hit Some Bumps in the Road?

If you have struggled & your transcript reflects it (depression, death of a loved one, learning disability, etc.) – address it in a statement to the admission committee

Your guidance counselor may add supportive comments to help

Transfer options available through Ivy Tech Community College system

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$$$ for College

Apply for financial aid in the middle of your senior year# in household, age of parents, # in

college, income = EFCAdmission applications often serve as

initial scholarship screening Need-based & merit scholarships:

www.cappex.comwww.collegeboard.org www.fastweb.com

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$$$ for College

Outside “Scholarship Season” begins in December Use online scholarship search toolsBe willing to write essays Demonstrated leadershipService to othersMany awards focus on demonstrated

financial need and first-generation college students

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$$$ for College

Hands-on help with filing the FAFSA in February:College Goal Sunday and FAFSA Fridays

FAFSA online: www.fafsa.ed.gov (NOT ‘.com’)MARCH 10th is the deadline for Indiana colleges;

date varies for out-of-state colleges21st Century Scholars MUST apply to receive aidCSS ProfileNational Center for College Costs

FREE College Cost Estimator (p. 52)

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Suggestions for Parents

Be encouraging & supportiveSchedule a specific time each week to discuss the

process with your student - beginning nowDiscuss the financial and geographic parameters

with your student. Complete EFC calculator: www.collegecosts.comVisit campuses with your studentAllow your student to grow to independence

This is the first adult decision most students will make

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Key Programs

Princeton Review Practice SAT

Saturday, APRIL 19, 9 am – 1 pm

Register at www/review.com

Scores Back/ Strategy Program after Spring Break – Sunday, MAY 4, 1-3 pm

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Key Programs

Princeton Review Practice ACT

Sunday, APRIL 27, 1-5 pm

Register at www.review.com

Scores Back/ Strategy Program after Spring Break – Sunday, MAY, 1-3 pm

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Key Programs

ZAPS Learning Company SAT Seminar

Saturday, APRIL 26, 9 am – 3 pm, Cost $79.00

Includes Study Guide & Training Workbooks

Register online: www.zaps.com or 1-877-927-8378

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Key Programs

Summer Programs Brochures in GuidanceCheck NAVIANCE “Enrichment Programs”

National College FairTuesday, September 199 am-noon & 6-8 pmIndianapolis Convention Center

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Help from College Coordinator

Meet with seniors all year

Meet with juniors second semester

Appointments scheduled after the My College Search form is returned

Parents welcome!

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College Admission “Boot Camp”

JUNE 4 – 6 *1:30 – 5:30 pm *

* DATE & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

$100.00 registration fee College & Scholarship research,

application essay writing, Naviance & Parchment training

Scholarships available to students who receive free/reduced lunch or textbook assistance

Application forms available in Guidance Office beginning Friday, APRIL 11

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Princeton Review SAT Course

“And the Winner Is…”

Talk to the

Colleges

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Break-Out SessionsUniversity of Chicago (L249)Washington University in St.

Louis

Indiana University & Purdue University(Auditorium)

Changes in admission standards

New programs & developments

Tips for applicants Merit scholarships Campus Visits

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Don’t rush off!

d Stick around for a

great discussion