Senior Planning for Post High School CLASS OF 2018
CLASS OF 2018: Preparing For Life After DCC… STAY IN TOUCH Facebook Group: DCC HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING
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RESEARCH COLLEGES AND • OTHER OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO EXPLORE CAREER • FIELDS THAT YOU WANT TO PURSE APPLY FOR ADMISSION Overview of the • Process This Year APPLY FOR • SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID WAIT FOR INFORMATION • MAKE A DECISION •
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UPCOMING FAIRS & EVENTS NACAC College Fair ZAPS SAT Study Prep DCC Senior Parent Sept 30 th 9-3pm Sept 23 rd from 1-4pmpm College Information Night Register at Doorways To College Denver Mart Tuesday, Sept. 19 at SAT Dates Regular Late Southern CO Out-of-State 5:30pm Oct 7 th Sept 8 th Sept 27 th DCC-MS Cafetorium College Fair Nov 4 th Oct 5 th Oct 25 th Sept 28th from 5:30pm-7:30pm District 20 Financial Aid www.collegeboard.org Coronado High School Night ACT Dates Regular Late Christian College Fair October 5 th , 6:30 RHS Oct 28 th Sept 22 nd Oct 6 th Oct 2 nd 6-8pm Dec 9 th Nov 3 rd Nov 11 Colorado Spring Christian School www.act.org District 20 NCAA Info District 20 College Fair Night Oct. 24th 6-7:30pm DOES YOUR SCHOOL Nov. 14th at Liberty Chapel Hills Mall SUPERSCORE? NACAC Performing & Visual Arts SUBJECT TESTS?? ESSAY?? College Fair: How Many Times To Take? November 6, 2017 7:00-9:00pm Denver Center for the Performing REMEMBER YOU CAN ROLL YOUR SAT Arts - Seawell Ballroom RESULTS INTO THE KHAN ACADEMY FOR PERSONALIZED STUDY PREP
COLLEGE REP VISITS & VISTITING CAMPUS University of Colorado Denver September 19th 10:00am Duke University September 20th 1:30pm University of Oklahoma September 21 st 8:00am College Visit Days Monmouth College September 21 st 10:am *These events are held at the Hult International Business School September 21 st 1:30pm college. University of St. Thomas September 25 th 8:00am Please contact them directly to University of Minnesota September 25 th 10:00am register Pacific Lutheran University September 25 th 12:30pm Marymount California University September 25 th 1:30pm CU Boulder Explore: University of Evansville September 26 th 8:00am September 29th Clarkson University September 26 th 9:00am Western State Fall Preview Day : University of Wyoming September 26 th 1:30pm October 7th Columbia University September 28 th 1:30pm University of Northern CO: Case Western Reserve University October 2 nd 10:00am October 13th University of Chicago October 2 nd 1:30pm CSU Explore: Oklahoma City University October 2 nd 1:30pm October 27 th Colorado Christian University October 10 th 1:30pm Colorado School of Mines Auburn University October 19 th 10:00am September 23 rd , October 28th Embry Riddle Aeronautical University October 26 th 8:00am Arizona State University October 26 th 1:30pm KEEP CHECKING NAVIANCE — UNIVERSITY VISITS ADDED DAILY!!
PARTS OF AN APPLICATION 1. The Application Itself Direct to Institution Online Direct to Institution Mail Common Application Coalition Application LET’S TAKE A LOOK…
2. Letters of Recommendation (2-3) Teacher As a student, focus on classroom performance Who Should You Choose???? Counselor As a whole person, character, 4 yr. academic record, and extracurricular activities Complete questionnaire in Naviance, counselor interview & at least 2 weeks lead time Confidential Coaches, Religious Leaders, Volunteer, etc. (supplemental or extra…) PROCESS: ASK TEACHER, SUBMIT REQUEST IN NAVIANCE, COME TO COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER TO SEND (ALLOW 2 WEEKS)!
3. University Essays – Essay Help October 9 th – During Lunch Writing an Essay should take more than one night Write in a Voice that is unique to you! Be creative and tell a story. Admission Reps read 1000s of essays each year. Make yours stand out Follow instructions and make sure to answer the prompt Review and Revise (many times). Use your parents, teachers (English) and counselors to help!
4. Transcripts and School Profile WHAT’S IN A TRANSCRIPT? HOW TO SEND? Grades 9-11 th grade (GPA) Add your university into Naviance Weighted Indicate in Naviance how you are applying (regular or Common App) Unweighted Complete Your Application Current Courses All Course 9-11 th Grade Come Down to the College & Career Center to Request ACT/SAT Scores The DCC Profile will Also be Sent All on the transcript? Letters of Recommendation? Do you want them sent (all or none) Scores of No Scores? Does you school take them from our transcript?
NAVIANCE – your friend HOW DO I LOG IN? Login In: Your Student ID Password: first initial of your first name, first initial of your last name and birthdate (mmddyy)
College Visits @ DCC – Why It Is Important?
How to Find a University That Fits Your Passion FACTORS TO CONSIDER What draws you to our institution besides the “ hotties ” in the catalogue!?”
What Are Factors To Consider? What can you afford? Scores Apply to a range of admission difficulty Cost and Deadlines Fin Aid Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Facilities Academics Labs, Research, Dorms Do they have your program, GPA requirements? 5-10 Colleges Student Location Body Size, Diversity, Interests? Do you like snow, heat, far from home, etc? Support Student Life Services Clubs, Sports, Activites Tutoring, intership/career placement
General High School Requirements For Highly Competitive Universities REMEMBER EACH UNIVERSITY IS DIFFERENT – MOST OF THE TIME YOU ARE FINE… English: four years, with significant emphasis on writing and literature. Mathematics: four years, with significant emphasis on fundamental mathematical skills (algebra; trigonometry; plane, solid, and analytic geometry). History/Social Studies: three or more years. Such courses should include the writing of essays. Science: three or more years of laboratory science (including biology, chemistry and physics). Foreign Language: three or more years of the same foreign language. Your study of a foreign language ought to include the development of four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Requirements vary by school. D20 Graduation Requirements and HEAR Requirements Differ
Research www.collegeincolorado.org • Naviance • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ •
College Search – Super Match
Bell Curve – Applications (How Many?) Low Moderate Reach
Index Admission – Retiring in 2019
Index Score – Colorado http://highered.colorado.gov/academics/admissions/ind exscore/default.asp
Financial Aid FAFSA(Grants, Loans, Work Study) – Opens October 1 st , 2017 Attend District Financial Aid Night Apply To Schools Despite Sticker Price CSS Profile (Does Your School Require It?) Check University Financial Aid Webpage for Deadlines Separate Application??
CHANGES TO FAFSA Use of “prior prior ” year information 2016-17 FAFSA uses 2015 tax information – Opened in January 2018-19 FAFSA uses 2016 tax information. Better use of the IRA data retrieval tool Roll In Your Tax Information FAFSA Opens on October 1 st 2017 for the 2018-19 school year May impact when you receive financial aid packages from universities
Scholarships – Where To Find 1. Large Search Engines? 2. Naviance Scholarship List 3. D20 Scholarship List 4. University Websites – My Favorite Example: https://www.uccs.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/scholarships.html Sign Up For Remind Check Our Newsletters Check with your local church, business, or other organizations to which you belong
Scholarships
Colorado Opportunity Fund
How much will it cost?? The federal government requires that all colleges have a net price calculator available on their website. What does net price mean? Net Price is the amount that a student pays to attend an institution in a single academic year AFTER subtracting scholarships and grants the student receives. Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that a student does not have to pay back. What is a net price calculator? Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. Find your net price calculator here: http://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx
The College Scorecard Find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend. Costs Graduation Rates Loan Default Rates Median Borrowing Employment https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
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