POST SECONDARY PLANS FOR CLASS OF 2021 DR. ERIC BEERS, COLLEGE COUNSELOR MS. JANIE OLSEN, COLLEGE/CAREER ASSISTANT
BEFORE WE GET STARTED: • This is a PROCESS • Part-time Job • Get yourself organized with a Calendar to record dates, deadlines, and “to - do” items • Think several weeks ahead • Go directly to the college with your questions during these uncertain times. (for example — does the college require an SAT/ACT score?)
MANY CHOICES: • Why you want to consider college? • College? Two-year or Four? • Lifelong • Trade School or networking/relationships apprenticeship? • Fun!! • Enlist in the military? • You love learning • $30,000 versus $50,000/year= • Gap year or Work? $900,000+ over your lifetime.
CHOICES IN COLLEGE-- • Community College-Pikes Peak, Colorado Mountain College, Pueblo CC, etc. • In state-4 year Public Colleges & Universities- pick at least one University of Colorado Boulder, UCCS, UC Denver, Colorado State University Ft. Collins/Pueblo, University of Northern Colorado, Ft. Lewis College, Western State College, Mesa State College, Colorado School of Mines, Adams State College, Metro State College • Western Undergraduate Exchange Program • Out of State (Public) Colleges & Universities • Private Colleges — pick at least one
WUE-WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE • Through WUE, you can enroll in participating two-year and four- year public college programs at 150% of the institution’s regular resident tuition rate. • Popular WUE colleges- NAU, Mont. State, Wyoming, U. of Utah • It is a competitive scholarship and many WUE schools limit it to certain (less popular) majors. • www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
MILITARY ACADEMIES • United States Military Academy-West Point • United States Air Force Academy • United States Navel Academy • United States Coast Guard Academy • United States Merchant Marine Academy • Apply for a Nomination from Congressman/Senators, early to ** Mid/late-September deadlines • And apply for the Academies
IMPORTANT CONSIDERTATIONS: • Academic Programs! #1 consideration • Religious Affiliations • Campus Culture • Sports/Clubs • Geography/Weather/Distance from home • Cost • Peer Group • Diversity • Size
NAVIANCE!!! • The website you need to know is: http://student.naviance.com/airacad Link to it from Air Academy’s webpage and “ Log-ins ” • Use Naviance Student to search for colleges and scholarships, keep track of colleges you are applying to, request transcripts, request teacher and counselor recommendations, and check to see colleges visiting AAHS. • Log-in with the same computer you use for Schoology/AAHS work. • If Naviance asks for your email, use your 123456@msa.asd20.org email
COLLEGE/CAREER RESOURCES: • My Colorado Journey https://www.mycoloradojourney.com/journey • Identify areas of interest, abilities, and values • Gathers information and gives you ideas for career areas and colleges • Register for College Opportunity Fund (COF) pays $94 per semester hour (2019-20) for Colorado public 2 year and 4 year colleges • Register on-line at https://cof.college-assist.org/Apply
COLLEGE RESEARCH & RESOURCES • Be a student for a day & visit the campuses! • Websites (Specific College’s website, Cappex , Air Academy’s college page , Collegeboard, ACT) —NET PRICE CALCULATOR’S on college websites • Guides • The College Board www.collegeboard.com • College In Colorado www.mycoloradojourney.com • Forbes • Princeton Review - Rugg’s Recommendations for Majors • Fiske’s Guide to Colleges -Barrons -Insiders Guide • Past Graduates and Current Teachers • College Admission Rep visits to Air Academy! — check list on Naviance • Many Admission offices are doing online admission sessions this year.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS: • 1. Obtain and complete applications (between now and late November): • On- line applications on college’s websites • (Or) Common Application colleges — 800 colleges using the same application (not including the supplemental questions.) ( Please let teachers know you are applying to commonapp.org school(s) ) -Common App Colleges Generally require 1 to 2 teachers recs and a counselor evaluation 2. Add College to “Colleges I’ve Applied to”, mark order transcript on Naviance, and come to Stu. Svcs. and sign transcript release form) (OR if we go to all online classes--EMAIL MS. OLSEN or DR. BEERS to send your TRANSCRIPT).
PARTS OF THE APPLICATION • Student Information-different for each school (Public and Private) — personal information, classes you are taking, clubs/activities/community service. • School Report Form-includes GPA, Transcript, SAT/ACT test scores and AAHS profile. Some colleges require a counselor recommendation and evaluative rating including the rigor of HS courses. • Teacher Recommendation and/or Evaluation Forms-many colleges do not need-- • Consider Core Teachers, and provide or let teachers know of any additional forms they need to fill out (Teacher Evaluation for Common App colleges). • Give a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks notice, give them a little reminder • Waive your right to view application/recommendation!! It doesn’t really count if it’s not objective!!! • Write a thank you note!!!
PARTS OF THE APPLICATION CONT. • Most colleges: Application Fee-$30-$95 • Essays — many colleges do not need (our senior English teachers help with essays) • Consider the purpose of the essay • Remember your audience • “Sell Yourself”…share your story -Documents your thinking & writing skills while highlighting personal qualities. • Discrepancies or Behavior • Proofread, have someone edit, but you don’t need to over -edit Resume —probably won’t need, but it can help you fill out applications and give to teacher recommenders. Avoid goofy email addresses & nicknames
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR FROM YOU… • Strong course selection • Academic performance-steady or upward progression in GPA and Test scores (if required) • Community Involvement-church, volunteering with organizations, etc. • School Involvement-clubs, sports, etc. • What will this applicant contribute to our campus? • Why is this school a good fit for you?
ONCE YOU HAVE APPLIED TO YOUR COLLEGE, ORDER YOUR TRANSCRIPT (AND MATCH YOUR COMMON APP ACCOUNT)
1. LOOKUP COLLEGE, MARK “I’VE SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION” AND CLICK ADD AND REQUEST TRANSCRIPT
2. COME DOWN AND FILL OUT AND SIGN A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM: OR WHILE WE ARE IN IN AT-HOME LE LEARNING, EMAIL DR. . BEERS OR MS. OLSEN
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS: • Talk/email your teachers and/or counselor now about requesting a recommendation letter/evaluation and then put their name in Naviance. • Teachers require different methods of gaining information from you (questionnaire, interview, resume, etc.) • Teachers upload their letter into Naviance and we send everything together • Teachers and Counselors need 3 to 4 weeks notice • Do not let your email be the first request that teacher/counselor has received about a recommendation and remember a Thank You note-reminder.
ONCE YOU HAVE TALKED TO YOUR TEACHERS, ADD TEACHER RECOMMENDERS IN THE COLLEGE HOME SCREEN
COMMON APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS: • A counselor evaluation is required, get a “Request for Counselor Recommendation Form” from Ms. Olsen or from the College/Career page of the Air Academy website. Common Application schools usually need one to two teacher rec’s and a counselor eval. • Let your teacher(s) and counselor know you are using Common App and match your Common App to your Naviance account in Naviance. • Class size: 350, we do not rank but we can give your decile rank if needed. For Graduation date: May 21, 2021** Return your Counselor Recommendation form to your counselor. Your Counselor may want to interview you or ask you follow-up questions. • After the interview, allow 3-4 weeks for the recommendation to be completed.
**WHAT TO DO THIS FALL! • Continue to visit colleges & research (many will be virtual) • Attend College Fairs if needed (many will be virtual this year): • NACAC National College Fair, Denver Mart, October , 4 dates • Sept 13, Oct 12, Oct 18, and Nov. 8 • Southern Colorado Out-of-State College Fair, tbd • In State College Fair, virtual college fairs will be hosted by Colorado Council (coloradocouncil.org) the week of October 5-9 • Narrow down your application list to 3- 8 schools … 1 or 2 Reach schools, 1 to 3 Real/Foundational schools, and 1 or 2 Safety schools, and Apply by Thanksgiving! • If you are an athlete, attend the NCAA Information Night – tbd
WHAT TO DO THIS FALL CONTINUED? • Colorado Application day — October 13 th — complete your application beforehand, push submit for your application on Oct. 13 th for a waiver in application fees. • SAT/ACT Prep available on ACT and SAT’s website. • Attend the D20 Financial Aid Night, tbd • Apply for the FAFSA after October 1 st . Use the 2019 tax information. • Search and apply for scholarships
WHAT TO DO THIS SPRING: Finish High School Strong Review Financial Aid Packages — you will get them by April 1. • Decide on “Best Fit” School • Let them know you are coming, send in your deposit. (MAY 1) • Let other schools to which you applied know you have accepted admissions invitation at another institution by May 1 st, National Decision Day • Continue to apply for scholarships
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