Senior College Application Night

Purpose

To provide you with resources to support your college search.

To make you more comfortable with the college application process.

To make you aware of possible scholarship opportunities.

To help you make an informed decision.

Key Points

Student, parent, counselor, teacher, etc. need to work together.

College preference is individual to every person.

Be prepared, thorough, and organized. Think outside the box.

Elder Guidance Webwww.elderhs.org/guidanceweb

GuidanceWeb – “College Planning”

PrepHQ – GPA/Rank/TranscriptsGo to GuidanceWeb then Click on “PrepHQ”

* Must enter son’s username & password

Test DatesSAT

ACT

Test Date: Register By:

Saturday, November 7 2009Test given at Elder

October 1 2009

Saturday, December 5 2009 November 5 2009

Test Date: Register By:

Saturday, October 24 2009Late Registration:

by Friday, October 2 2009

Saturday, December 12 2009 November 6 2009

Where Do I Apply?

Top choices Be selective because every

application costs money

Choose a “Safety Net” School

Research, Research, Research

Review the information you receive in the mail.

Research colleges, careers, scholarships, and financial aid via the internet, library, phone calls, etc.

Research, Research, Research Attend a college fair

Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair, Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 at Thomas More College – Go to www.thomasmore.edu/admissions/college_fair.cfm for more information.

National Fair, Sunday, October 11th from 1:00 – 4:00pm at the Duke Energy Center – Go to www.gotomyncf.com for more information.

Research (con’t.)

Miami University College Fair – Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6:30-8:00. Call (513)785-3111 or go to www.ham.muohio.edu/collegefair

Visit the campus! No school on: 10/8,10/9,10/14,11/30,12/1

Sign up to attend one of the college Representative Visits in the Guidance Resource Center during the school day.

What Did It Take?

What did it take for the Class of 2009 to enter local area

colleges?

Top 15 Elder Colleges: Deadlines & Information

Listing on Top 15 Colleges that Elder High School students are applying to

What are the important deadlines to remember

College Entrance Tests Requirements(Middle 50% of Incoming Freshmen average scores)

University of Cincinnati:

SAT Reading: 500-610

Math: 520-640

Writing: 490-600

ACT 22-27 Composite Score

Cincinnati State

No ACT or SAT required, but each student needs to take a COMPASS test

Miami University

SAT Reading: 540-640

Math: 560-650

Writing: N/A

ACT 24-29 Composite Score

The Ohio State University

SAT Reading: 540-650

Math: 590-680

Writing: 540-640

ACT 25-30 Composite Score

University of Dayton

SAT Reading: 520-620

Math: 530-640

Writing: N/A

ACT 23-28 Composite Score

Research, Research, Research

When Do I Apply?

Check the dates!!!Each school has their own

set of dates What are the different types of

admissions? Rolling Applications vs. Deadline

Applications

How Do I Apply? College Application Process

IN 3 EASY STEPS 

Complete the college application online or via paper

Complete a Transcript Request on PrepHQ – your transcript will not be sent if you have not completed your Senior Transcript Release Form and paid the $10 Transcript Fee.

Make sure you list any materials that you want sent with your transcript, in the “Notes to Staff” area of the Transcript Request. We will not send your transcript until you have turned in all materials that you have indicated.

Turn in materials that need to be sent with the transcript in the College Application INBOX in Room 5.

These materials include (but not limited to):

Counselor Form/Secondary School Report/Counselor Information Form

Letters of Recommendation

Essays

Resume

Personal statement

The Mechanics of the Process1. Complete & Submit the Application –

TAKE YOUR TIME

Paper - Type it OR Print NEATLY Online – Type carefully and follow all

directions

The Mechanics of the Process2. Transcripts

Complete the “Transcript Request” on PrepHQ.

ADVANCE NOTICE !!! What is on a transcript? Are the test scores listed? What about Final Transcripts?

Course Listing for each year

GPA/Rank

Credits

Attendance

Name, Address,Phone, Parents,

Birthdate, etc.

The Mechanics of the Process

3. Test Scores Make sure your test scores (SAT/ACT) are

sent to the college Elder High School’s Code: 360-990

Some colleges will accept the scores that are on your transcript and some want them sent from the testing agency. CHECK WITH EACH COLLEGE FOR THAT INFORMATION!

Items you might need….Resume

Take your time and proof-read! Can complete on PrepHQ

Letters of Recommendation How many do you need? Get a GOOD recommendation. The teacher may say “No.” ADVANCE NOTICE!!! Recommendation Request Form – in Guidance Resource Center

Essay Take your time and proofread! If you do online application, write it in a word processing program first

and then “copy and paste” into the space on the online application.

YOU DO NOT ALWAYS NEED THESE ITEMS! CHECK THE APPLICATION CAREFULLY!

Now What? The Waiting Game!

How long of a turnaround? What does it mean to be:

Accepted Denied Put on Hold Asked for a 7th Semester Transcript Waiting List

Go and Visit the Schools Again? How Do I Make a Final Decision? What Does MAY 1st mean?

NCAAIf you are going to play a sport in a Division I or Division II

school you MUST register with the NCAA Clearinghouse!

What is the Clearinghouse? Complete the Registration Process Complete the “Amateur Status” Form What are the requirements for the Clearinghouse?

Sliding GPA/Test Score Scale

IF YOU ARE EVEN THINKING ABOUT PLAYING A SPORT AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL…

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR ASAP!

Two Types of Scholarships

1. Institutional Merit-Based Scholarships

2. Private Scholarships

Scholarships – Institutional Merit-Based

These Merit-Based Scholarships may have special applications, deadlines and criteria.

Check school website for information.

Scholarships – Private Private Scholarships are those awards not

directly affiliated with a college.

These scholarships are announced at school and posted on our website via PrepHQ, when we are made aware of them.

Complete a Financial Aid Sort

OCIS Username:

ElderHS

Password: ohiocis03

Financial Aid

College Financial Aid Information Night

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

7:00PM

In the Schaeper Center

Financial Aid

1. SOURCES OF MONEY Parental Contribution Student’s Own Funds Scholarships (based on merit and special

talents) Financial Aid (awarded on basis of

determined financial need) Grants Work-Study Programs Loans

Financial Aid

2. FINANCIAL NEED Cost of Attendance (varies)

Direct Costs (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board) Indirect Costs (Books & Supplies, Transportation,

Miscellaneous Expenses, Required Equipment, etc.)

Expected Family Contribution (Determined by FAFSA: constant)

Cost of Attendance-Expected Family Contribution=Financial Need

Financial Aid3. HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL

ASSISTANCE…SUBMIT Admission Application Institutional Financial Aid Application (if applicable) CSS Profile (only a select number of schools require this

form) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Paper Copy mailed (receive Student Aid Report in 4-6 wks) FAFSA on the WEB (receive Expected Family Contribution

immediately and an SAR Information Acknowledgement within 2 weeks for your review)

Student Aid Report (SAR) shows the submitted information as well as the Expected Family Contribution. (Review the SAR for accuracy and follow instructions to make corrections.)

Financial Aid

Before beginning the online FAFSA apply for a PIN # at www.pin.ed.gov (it is suggested that you apply for the PIN NOW!) The PIN will be e-mailed to you within 1-5 days. Dependent students should also have their parents apply for a PIN now so they can electronically sign the FAFSA. FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Types of Financial Aid

Remember to use Prep HQ!

Application Fests

Wednesday, Sept. 30 7:00-9:00 in the Guidance Resource Center

Tuesday, Oct. 20 2:30-4:00 in the Guidance Resource Center

Elder Guidance Web Site

www.elderhs.org/guidanceweb