Junior Parent Night JANUARY 15, 2020 6:30pm PRESENTED BY: Lindsay O’Donnell, Guidance Counselor Rachael Pearson, Guidance Counselor Sarah Schultz, College & Career Counselor Heather McCurdy, Ed.D., NBCT , Director of Curriculum
Tonight’s Agenda ● Post-secondary options ● Testing ● Financial aid ● Review timelines for junior and senior year ● Questions
Class of 2019 Profile Top 5 Universities Post-Secondary Plans 95% college-bound 1. St. Xavier University ● ○ 29% to four-year universities 2. University of Illinois at ○ 66% to community college Chicago 1% to technical/trade school ● 3. Lewis University ● 1% to the military 4. DePaul University ● 2% to 5. Illinois Institute of apprenticeship/workforce Technology ● 1% undecided
Post-Secondary Planning ● Research colleges and careers online ● Visit college campuses ● Attend college fairs ● Meet with college representatives in College & Career Center ● Take advantage of special opportunities ○ Field trips, career speakers, job shadowing, etc. ● Participate in extracurricular activities ● Get work or volunteer experience
College Exploration College Fairs National Hispanic College Fair (March 12, 2020) o Illinois Regional College Fair @ MVCC (April 8, 2020, 6-8pm)*** o Chicago Performing and Visual Arts Fair (September 2020) o Chicago National College Fair at Navy Pier (October 2020) o College Visits Check Naviance and student email to see which schools are visiting o College & Career Center during Homerooms and RAM o Meet with college representatives and ask questions o Campus Visits Reavis sponsors 3-4 visits per school year o Campus tour, presentation on admission and financial aid, meet faculty, etc. o Check college’s website for open house events and information sessions o
Factors to Consider School Type Admission Four-year university, community Requirements (GPA, test scores, etc.) ○ ○ college, technical school, etc. Additional materials (personal ○ Degree/certificate programs offered statement, letter of recommendation, ○ etc.) Accreditation ○ Deadlines and fees ○ Location Financial Aid Urban, suburban, or rural setting ○ Total cost of attendance Total enrollment ○ ○ Average financial aid package Average class size ○ ○ Scholarships Live on campus vs. commute ○ ○ Student Life Academics Athletics Popular and competitive majors ○ ○ Clubs and organizations Support services ○ ○ Study abroad Campus Facilities ○ Special programs (honors, accelerated, ○ Housing, dining, library, recreational ○ direct-entry, etc.) facilities, etc.
Narrow Down Your Options ● What factors are a good fit for you? ● Research, research, research! ● Decide which schools you will apply to ○ Reach School ○ Target School ○ Safety School
Financial Aid ● What is Financial Aid? ○ Financial aid refers to specific borrowed , given, or earne d money that can be obtained from various sources to help pay for college/training. ● Sources of Financial Aid ○ Federal and State Government (FAFSA) ○ Institutional Aid (colleges) ○ Outside Private Resources (Scholarship Packet) ● Types of Financial Aid ○ Grants/Scholarships/Work Study/Loans ● How much DOES it cost? ○ Net Price Calculator
Financial Aid ● Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ○ October 1 st – 2019 Tax Information ○ Senior Parent Night - September 2020 ○ FAFSA Completion Workshop – October/November 2020 ● Local and Regional Scholarships ○ On Website and e-mailed to students ○ Scholarship due dates starting in September
Testing Information SAT State Day Test ACT National Test (4/14/20) ● English, Reading, Math and Science ● Graduation requirement Writing optional ● Scores range from 400-1600 ● ● Scores range from 1-36 Registration and online prep at ● SAT National Test www.actstudent.org ● Register online through your College Board account ● Remaining spring dates: ● Remaining spring dates February 8th ○ ○ March 14th ○ April 4th (Reavis) ○ May 2nd (Reavis) June 13th ○ ○ June 6th ○ July 18th Fee waiver available for students ● ● Fee waiver available for students on on Free/Reduced Lunch program Free/Reduced Lunch program
AP and Honors Courses Currently Enrolled? ● Be reflective on current successes ● What are you doing to plan for success during May testing? Considering Senior AP Courses? ● Recommendation? ● Be aware of over-commitment ● Inform yourself of course content and expectations http://www.reavisd220.org/content/curriculum-snapshots
SAT Prep at Reavis The Basics Benefits When: Homeroom ● ● FLEXIBLE ACCESS ● Frequency: 3 Days a Week PERSONALIZED PRACTICE ● ● What is it? ● DIRECT INSTRUCTION ○ Direct Instruction ● INCENTIVES ○ Khan Academy ● WEEKLY MONITORING and ● Practice Tests: Late Start Wednesdays DAILY MOTIVATION Incentives INTERVENTIONS Senior Field Day--Large Group ● ● T-Shirts; Gift Cards; Water Bottles ● ESSENTIALLY: Be there. Be HIGHER TEST SCORES ● focused. Be driven. ● The magic number? 21 hours
Junior Year Timeline Second Semester and Summer • Visit colleges • Maintain good grades • Prepare for and take the SAT and possibly ACT • Research colleges online • Get a part-time job and/or volunteer • Participate in extracurricular activities
Senior Year Timeline Fall Apply to four-year colleges ● Consider taking the SAT/ACT again to improve your score ● ● Attend college visits and workshops in the College & Career Center Visit the campuses of colleges you’re applying to ● ● Complete the FAFSA Apply for scholarships ● Winter ● Continue applying to four-year colleges ● Continue applying for scholarships Submit admission form for Moraine Valley (if applicable) ● Spring ● Review offers of admission and financial aid award letters Make final college decision by May 1 st ● Graduate! ●
MVCC Timeline Senior Year ● January Apply to MVCC or update status to ‘full-time degree ○ seeking’ if a dual-credit student ● February/March Take placement exam(s) if needed (<480 EBRW SAT and < ○ 520 MATH SAT) ● April/May Complete Part I of orientation online ○ Schedule Part II of orientation (on-campus registration) ○
Stay in the Loop! • Remind your student to check his/her Reavis email address regularly! • Encourage students to check their Naviance account for information including college visits. • Feel free to contact your student’s counselor with any questions.
Questions? Reavis Guidance Department Phone: 708-599-7200 www.reavisd220.org Alicia Romig (AA - CRU) x205 aromig@d220.org Rachael Pearson (CRV - HERM) x211 rpearson@d220.org Katrina Arnold (HERN - MES) x212 karnold@d220.org Tim Zasada (MET - SAE) x206 tzasada@d220.org Lindsay O’Donnell (SAF - Z) x203 lodonnell@d220.org Sarah Schultz College/Career x272 sschultz@d220.org
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