Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School Factors in - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School

Factors in College Admission  Difficulty of High School Coursework  High School GPA- weighted/unweighted  Standardized Tests: SAT and/or ACT Scores and SAT Subject Test Scores (if applicable)  Extracurricular Activities (depth) - A “standout factor”  Community Service/Volunteer Work  Essays or Personal Statement  Letters of Recommendation

The Right “Fit” Selecting the College for You  Some Important Considerations  Cost/Affordability – Financial Fit  Academic Majors/Programs  Size - small, mid – size, large  Location – state, geography, urban/rural, college town  Campus Atmosphere – campus life, athletics, clubs  Housing/Facilities – dorm options, recreational, dining

Financial “Fit” and Financial Aid  No surprises! Your family must research the total costs of each college and your ability to pay  Use the tools found on the PVS website Paying for College/Funding Strategies and college Net Price Calculators  Merit v. Need based Aid (know the difference!)  The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) available in October of your Senior year will determine your family’s financial need  More info to follow (3/30)  Attend our financial aid night next October

The Right “Fit” Selecting the College for You  College Search  www.pvscollegecounseling.com  Composing Your List  Visiting Colleges  Naviance - SuperMatch College Search/Scattergrams  Visit college websites. Call and request information  College fairs/representatives on campus  Visit the college campus (and meet with admissions)

A Balanced List  Reach Schools 2-3  Target Schools 3-4  Likely Schools 3

Florida Public Universities  You are encouraged to consider an application to one or more Florida public universities  Refer to the SUS Matrix and specific admissions information (on the PVwebsite)  Pay close attention to SUS timelines and requirements

Decision Plans  Applying to College/Decision Plans  FSU - October 15 th and UF - November 1 st ?  Regular Decision (most January 1 st )  Rolling Admissions  Early Action  Early Decision  Restrictive Early Action/ Single Choice

Standardized Testing: SAT and ACT  College Planning/Standardized Testing The PVS website describes the different tests (including SAT IIs and APs), and offers information on test preparation resources, suggested timelines and strategies, and fee waivers.  SAT – sat.collegeboard.org  ACT - www.actstudent.org  Test Preparation – In house, online and private companies ( Revolution Prep )

Special Circumstances  Athletes/NCAA Clearinghouse  If planning to participate in Division 1 or 2 athletics, you need to register with NCAA Clearinghouse http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/  Complete “Athletic Transcript Request” online  Military Academies  Begin application process during Junior year (Now!)  Go to websites for more information and to apply  Special Programs – First Generation & Low SES  Questbridge and Fly-in Opportunities

Junior College Planning Presentation Pine View School

Pine View College Planning  College Timeline (Handout)  Visit and use the Pine View College Resource website www.pvscollegecounseling.com  Naviance/Family Connection - Sign on and complete tasks as assigned http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch  Appointments to discuss your college plans will begin in mid- April through June and August through October (after summer break). Spring appointments are most important for special circumstances (military, athletic) AND early admission

College Planning Presentation  Naviance/Family Connection  http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch  Sign in to your account and include email address  Add parent(s) email addresses

Naviance/Family Connection  Naviance/Family Connection - Sign on and complete tasks as assigned http://connection.naviance.com/pineviewsch  Complete Assigned Tasks (found under the About Me tab )  Complete the Student Questionnaire 4/29  Answer Recommendation Prompts 4/29  Create a Resume 5/26. You may either create a resume using Resume Builder or upload one you already have  You will be given time in your Junior English classes to complete these and other college-related tasks

Naviance/Family Connection

Summer Activities  Create/add to/refine your resume  Attend summer programs, work, volunteer  Visit college campuses and refine your list  Research and discuss college affordability with parents  Review admission requirements and application deadlines for schools in which you are interested  Narrow down choices. You should not apply if you are not seriously willing/able to attend. Match and Fit !  Deadlines for final college list/transcript request:  Early Admissions: September 30 th  Regular and Rolling Admissions: November 22 nd