PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

Merrie PritchettLearning Link of Delawarempritchett@learninglinkde. org421-9927

Workshop Goal

The purpose of this workshop is to provide with an overview of the college planning process and available resources.

Transcript Study:

“the single biggest predictor of college success is the quality and intensity of students’ high school curriculum”

Cliff Adelman, Answers in the Tool Box, U.S. Department of Education, 1999.

Critical Academic Preparation

The University of Delaware’s Commitment to Delawareans

Subject Years Required Years Recommended

English 4 4

Mathematics 3 4

Science 3 (2 must include a lab) 4 (3 must

include a lab)

History/Social Sciences 4* 4*

Foreign Languages 2 of same 3 of same

Academic Electives 2 units 0-2

Total 18 units 20-22 units

*at least two of the units must be history, and one of those must be world history

Planning a Timeline for Freshmen & Sophomores Meet with guidance counselor Take challenging courses Maintain GPA Participate in school & community-based activities Start building relationships with teachers, counselors and activity

supervisors. This will help you obtain recommendations for college later.

Take PSAT Explore careers of interest Write your resume Attend college fairs Plan college visits Compare colleges

Planning a Timeline for Juniors Meet with guidance counselor Review curriculum courses Organize college search Maintain GPA Participate in school & community-based activities Review PSAT to focus study sessions SAT and/or ACT prep classes Make a list of career goals Write your resume Attend college fairs Plan college visits Compare colleges

Planning a Timeline for Seniors Meet with guidance counselor Stay organized with college search Ask questions regarding careers Participate in school & community-based activities Maintain GPA Schedule SAT and/or ACT prep & test Complete admissions applications Write essay Request letters of recommendation Plan college visits Compare colleges Submit financial aid applications and transcripts

College Lingo

PSAT/SAT - is a standardized test for college admissions

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

EFC- Expected Family Contribution

Pell – Federal Need-based Grant

GPA - Grade Point Average

SAR – Student Aid Report

SEED – Student Excellence Equals Degree Scholarship

Transcripts - Official copy of a student's academic record

Merit Scholarship – Scholarship awarded base on outstanding academic and/or service profile

Deadlines

College application deadline Financial aid deadlines Scholarship deadlines Never miss a deadline Missed deadlines = missed opportunities

Delaware Schools

College DSU Del Tech UD Wilmington

Wesley

Application Deadline 2/1/10  3/15/10 1/15/10 Rolling Rolling

Application Fee $25 $10 $75 $35 Online – FREEPaper - $25

College Merit Scholarship Deadline

3/15/10 N/A  12/1/09 6/30/10  N/A

Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline

3/15/10  4/1/10 Recommend2/1/10

3/15/10

2/15/10  4/15/10

SEED N/A 4/15/10 1/15/10 N/A N/A

Early Decision Deadline N/A N/A N/A N/A  11/15/2009

COLLEGE ADMISSION PLANNING CHART Sample

 

School UD Morgan West Chester Millersville Old Dominion WesleyApplication

DeadlineJan 15$70

Online

April 15$ 35

Online

Dec 1$35

Online

Jan 1 ( Rolling)$ 35

Feb 15$40

Online

April 1$25

OnlineMerit Scholarship

DeadlineDec 1 Nov 15 (Honors) Feb 9 Dec 1

Open House/Visit Saturday, Oct. 20 Friday, Nov 2 Saturday, Oct 27 Sunday, Oct 7 Monday,Sept.24 Saturday,9/29,10/27 & 11/10

Program/Degree

English Education School of Education and Urban Studies:

SecondaryEducation

Bachelor of Science in Education: English

Bachelor of Science in SecondaryEducation

English: TeacherPreparation

EnglishEducation

Location/Distance

Newark, DE30 mins

Maryland1 hr ½

West Chester, PA45 mins

Millersville, PA2 hrs

Norfolk, VA4.5 hrs

Dover, DE1 hr

Cost $16, 150 yrly $22,150 yrly $21, 040 yrly $ 21,300 yrly $24,800 yrly $25, 400 per yearAP Credit Policy No AP Euro Credit

English/Gov 3 or better

Psych- 4

English 3Euro 3Gov’t 3Psyc 3

Eng 4Euro 3Psyc 4

No Gov’t

3 credits will be given to all test scores with a 3

or above

English and Psyc 3Euro 4

No Gov’t

Would accept all

Diversity 15% 94% 15% 23% 42% 29%Pros Good fit

FamiliarConvenient

Eligible for a full rideNice student center

Not to far

Teaching SchoolClose to HomeAlready visited

Nice CampusEarly field experience

DOTS close byPublic Transportation

Teaching School

Very DiverseNice Campus

Contact PersonGood foodChic Fil A

Good ProgramNot too far

Cons Already attendedBig

Not an updated website

Small & QuaintQuiet

Barely will accept AP credit

In the countryKind of far

No night life within walking distance

Far Away Small Campus

The Application

College or common application Essay Resume/Personal statement Transcripts References letters SEED FAFSA

Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED)

The Delaware SEED scholarship program provides tuition for full time students enrolled in an associate's degree program at Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) or the Associate of Arts program at the University of Delaware (UD).

SEEDEligibility Requirements

Student must graduate from a public or non-public Delaware high school in 2010.

Student must meet the residency requirements of the enrolling Institution (either DTCC or UD).

Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale or 80% on a 100-point scale as indicated on the student's official high school transcript.

Student must satisfy the admission standards of the enrolling Institution (either DTCC or UD).

Student must not have been convicted of any felonies. Student must enroll in either DTCC or the AA Program at UD no later than

the fall immediately following graduation in college-bearing courses.

DELAWARE RESIDENT

To qualify as a Delaware resident for tuition purposes, the student or parent of a dependent student must have been domiciled in Delaware for at least twelve consecutive full months as of the first day of class in which such classification is sought.

UD Associates in Arts

January 15Admission application deadline.

February 1Recommended filing date for FAFSA (required for SEED Scholarship eligibility)

March 15Final filing deadline for FAFSA (required for SEED Scholarship eligibility)

March & April Admissions decisions sent by mail to applicants April - dates TBA  Open Houses will be held in Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown for students being offered admission - invitations will be sent by mail

May 1 Deposit deadline June - dates TBA Orientation Phase I for entering students August - dates TBA Orientation Phase II for entering students

DTCC September – December Submit an Application for Admission with a one-time, non-refundable

$10 application fee to attend the fall semester. Applications may be requested by phone, mail, via the Web (www.dtcc.edu/admisssions ), or from your high school counselor. Apply early for admission!

January 15 Apply for financial aid and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to the federal processor. A student must apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA. (FAFSA form available after January 1, 2008.)

January – April Participate in the college testing and placement program or provide official scores from SAT/ACT tests to the campus Admissions Office

April 15 Submit the SEED Scholarship Application by the priority deadline of April 15 to the campus Financial Aid Office.

April – May Schedule your acceptance interview with a counselor after taking the college placement test.

June 30 Submit your final official high school transcript by June 30 to the campus Financial Aid Office.

July 15 Wait for campus notification of your SEED Scholarship eligibility. Notifications are sent after July 15.

Website Resources

Delaware Higher Education Commission www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

College Board www.collegeboard.com Education Planner by American Education Services

www.educationplanner.org Fast Web www.fastweb.com Federal Student Aid - www.fafsa.ed.gov National Association for College Admissions Counseling -

www.nacacnet.org Sallie Mae www.collegeanswer.com “Going-to-College” SEED http://seedscholarship.delaware.gov/ Students.Gov www.students.gov

REMEMBER

Good Grades & Rigorous Courses

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Money

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Opportunities

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