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Class of 2018 [MANY choices!] College o 4-year or 2-year programs Career Training Military Apprenticeship Work World CONTEXT: College = any schooling after high school 1. Resources 2. Timeline 3. How-to


  1.   Class of 2018

  2. [MANY choices!]  College o 4-year or 2-year programs  Career Training  Military  Apprenticeship  Work World

  3. CONTEXT: College = any schooling after high school  1. Resources  2. Timeline  3. How-to successfully complete the application process

  4.  NAVIANCE o Where is it? • Link on the LN home page • Use your standard school login for access o What is it? • One-stop website for • CAREER INFORMATION AND SEARCH • COLLEGE INFORMATION AND SEARCH • ORGANIZATION TOOL FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS • RESEARCH TOOL FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION “ODDS” • COMMUNICATION HUB FOR YOU AND YOUR COUNSELOR o When do I use it? • NOW and throughout the year as you research, consider, apply to and get responses from colleges – CHECK IT OUT!

  5. 4. 4. 3. 3. 1. Colleges — SEARCH and EXPLORE 2. Colleges I’m Interested in AND 1. 1. Applying to *SAVE all colleges of interest 2. 2. *Organizational tool for YOU 3. Careers — SEARCH and EXPLORE 4. ABOUT ME — you have EDIT power to update test scores for accurate scattergrams

  6. Larry can see how he compares to other LN students for Anderson University

  7. . . . and how do I know?  Research in Naviance o See how your credentials stack up compared to each college class profile o Use the “ scattergram ”  Visit the campus  Talk to college reps, college students, parents, counselors  Does the college offer what you’re interested in studying?  Does the college “fit” you, your academic interests, social interests, financial situation, etc.?  Enter your colleges of interest into Naviance

  8. 1. Complete the college application — usually two options o College website https://www.iupui.edu/ http://cms.bsu.edu/ • Unique to each college/university – official site ends in “. edu ” • “Admissions” or “Prospective Students” • Follow instructions for a Freshman or First-time college student • Ball State, ISU, IUPUI, Ivy Tech • Fees usually apply o Common App http://www.commonapp.org/ • As name implies, one COMMON application that can be submitted to multiple participating colleges and universities • Must complete FERPA (Educational Rights Act) • Must “invite” your counselor to complete the LN side of your application • Colleges/universities may require an additional “supplement” • Purdue*, Butler, Miami*, IU (*Common App exclusive) • Fees apply when submitting the application, Common App is free

  9. 2. You MUST send your LN transcript to every college/university to which you apply  Admissions offices will review your performance in high school for rigor of coursework, grades, GPA  Every student must create an account at www.parchment.com  Follow the instructions for Parchment and you will link your account to Lawrence North, allowing your counselor to send your transcripts to the schools you indicate  Parchment is USUALLY free, though some colleges/universities will charge you a small fee, o $3-5.00

  10. 3. You must send your ACT and/or SAT scores to the college(s) of interest ~Send scores for “free” when you register for the test < 4 colleges/universities are included per test (use them before or lose them and have to pay) ~You may order scores for each college of interest AFTER your test results are back <Usually $10+ per test, per school ~SUPERSCORING is possible with many schools +Strong test scores can provide scholarship opportunities+ <Meet all deadlines to be considered for scholarships

  11.  ACT and SAT are equally valued for admission purposes  If you’ve already tested… o Compare your score(s) to the profile at each college of interest o “Middle 50%” are typically reported o If you are not in the “safe zone”, you may want to retest ASAP  If you’ve NEVER tested and plan to attend college… o Get registered for either or both tests ASAP o Study guides are available online and on Naviance o SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org Next test is October 7 th and scores CAN be available for November 1 st Early Action o ACT registration: www.actstudent.org Next test is October 28 th which will not provide scores in time for Nov 1 st Early Action, but will have scores back in plenty of time for “regular decision” purposes

  12. 4. Payment for each college application o Most colleges charge a fee to process your application o Fee Waiver • Free/Reduced lunch student • Financial hardship • 21 st Century Scholars • If you used a waiver for SAT/ACT, you will likely qualify for a fee waiver • Contact to your counselor for additional information  College GO! Week  Special invitations or codes to apply for free o Watch your mail/email

  13.  1. Complete the APPLIC ICATION TION — on website or via Common App  2. Order your TRANS NSCRIPT CRIPT through Parchment.com  3. Submit/Order your TEST SCORES RES to be sent directly to the college/university of interest  4. Pay any FE FEES required for the application

  14.  DEADLINES o Research the deadlines for the college(s) of interest – each college sets their own o “Early Action” is commonly November 1 st — check YOUR college to be sure o “Early Decision” is binding…what does that mean? o Automatic Scholarships — know if offered and when application must be submitted for consideration o Submit COMPLETE APPLICATIONS — did you submit all required components of your application by the indicated date???

  15.  EMAIL — adults use email in their daily communication o College admissions offices rely upon email communication o Check your email DAILY and respond in a timely manner o Communicate PROFESSIONALLY o Does your email account need to be professionalized? • bratbabygirl2000@gmail.com baller4life01@aol.com  Communicate with COUNSELOR and any TEACHER you’d like to write a “Letter of Recommendation” o Talk with your counselor about your plans and intended schools o ASK the teacher in person and provide a RESUME o RESUME should also be provided to counselor (via Naviance) o Ask only if you NEED a letter of rec…many apps do NOT require one

  16.  TODAY o CREATE YOUR PARCHMENT ACCOUNT • www.parchment.com and follow prompts for NEW ACCOUNT • Get out your Chromebook and set up Parchment now  Fall o Complete and submit applications o Wednesday, October 25 th — SENIOR EXPLORATION DAY • Away from the LN campus • College Visit, Job Shadow, Community Service Day • All seniors MUST submit activity on Google Form starting Sept 1, 2017 o October 1, 2017 – FAFSA OPENS  Winter o Focus on Finances — FAFSA, Scholarship completion, etc.  Spring o College decision — May 1 st is National Decision Day o Order FINAL TRANSCRIPT for college of attendance***REQUIRED o Graduation — June 6, 2017

  17.  Common App Help Sessions o 1 st Wednesday of September — 6th, October — 4th and November — 1 st o Counselors in Main Counseling Office each block — use your CCR, 8:15 a.m. or 3:50 p.m. o Set an appointment with your assigned counselor o Set an appointment with Mrs. Anderson  Write your resume — use SENIO NIOR R RESUME SUME in Naviance  Use Naviance as an organizational tool  Steady progress — use an hour every Saturday to complete applications rather than cramming in one massive session the day before apps are due

  18.  Finish Strong o The school year ends in May; work through the last day of school o Enjoy LN • Make a “bucket list” and work through your list during the year o Take responsibility • No excuses • Meet deadlines and expectations • Make good choices as you move into the adult world o Look out for each other; encourage and support those around you o Communicate effectively o Follow YOUR path o Have courage o Breathe

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