PPAS College Office Senior Classes Fall 2019
To Do List (updated for seniors) 1. Self-assessment • Access Naviance account 2. Continue researching options (in school) & update it • Sync Naviance account 3. Visit campuses 4. Take the SAT (again) with Common App • Ask for recommendation 5. Know where you stand (and keep grades up!) letters • Work with college office 6. Finalize college lists 7. Write /re-write essays to complete apps • Submit applications 8. Update Resume • Read our emails – if you 9. Research & Apply for did not get one this week, scholarships we don’t have your email, so
SELF-ASSESSMENT
RESEARCH OPTIONS VISIT THE SCHOOL’S USE A WEBSITE or USE ATTEND COLLEGE SEND AWAY NAVIANCE COLLEGE GUIDE (in our FOR A MATCH FAIRS office or library) BROCHURE TALK TO ATTEND PRINCETON TEACHERS LUNCH TIME VISIT REVIEW.COM AND YOUR VISITS from COLLEGES OR COLLEGE- COLLEGE COLLEGE BOARD.COM REPS at PPAS ADVISOR And of course, use resources from this presentation
COLLEGE BASICS: TYPES OF DEGREES ▪ BACHELORS: (B.A./B.S.) UNDERGRADUATE 4-year program ▪ Includes about 50% general education requirements ▪ ▪ BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: (B.F.A.) 4-year program ▪ More focus on arts curriculum ▪ Degree you would likely receive from a conservatory or visual arts program ▪ ▪ ASSOCIATES: (A.A./A.S) 2-year program ▪ Degree you would likely receive from a community college ▪ ▪ GRADUATE: (Masters or PhD) Degree completed AFTER Bachelors ▪ ▪ CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA/CREDENTIAL: Credential for employment in a specific occupation (i.e. computer technology, ▪ cosmetology)
COLLEGE BASICS: SCHOOL OPTIONS CUNY: The City University of New York ▪ 11 senior colleges and 7 community colleges ▪ Very affordable and offer a variety of majors ▪ A space for all New York City students who graduate ▪ Macaulay Honors = tuition free program for qualified students with high GPAs & test scores. https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/applying-to-macaulay/ SUNY: The State University of New York ▪ 64 campuses across the state ▪ Affordable but many are competitive Conservatories ▪ Specialized programs for artists (BFA degrees) ▪ Examples: Boston Conservatory, NYU Tisch, Roosevelt Women’s Colleges Historically Black Colleges ▪ Examples: Smith and Wellesley ▪ Examples: Howard and Fisk
COLLEGE BASICS: TYPES OF ADMISSIONS ✓ REGULAR (GENERAL) —set deadline ✓ ROLLING —applications roll in/roll out ✓ EARLY DECISION (ED) —apply early and find out early (BINDING) ✓ EARLY ACTION (EA) —like early decision but not binding ✓ EARLY ACTION restrictive or Single Choice EA - can't apply early action anywhere else ✓ OPEN —you pay and attend For more information on early admissions: http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/ college/earlydecision.asp
COLLEGE BASICS: RESOURCES COLLEGE REFERENCE BOOKS (all updated annually) US News Ultimate College Guide The College Board: College Handbook Princeton Review: Complete Book of Colleges Fiske Guide : College Guide Guides specifically for the performing arts: (new editions every few years) Arco: The Performing Arts Major’s College Guide Peterson’s: Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts INTERNET RESOURCES COLLEGE RELATED WEBSITES: www.collegeboard.com www.princetonreview.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.collegenet.com www.fastweb.com Naviance* OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE (link on PPAS website)
Take Standardized Test ❖ Register NOW for October, November, or December tests. Seats fill. ❖ See the handout in your folder with dates and websites ❖ Use your registration code for free SAT prep ❖ Visit our office for test prep booklets ❖ On reduced/free lunch list? You can get 2 fee waivers per test! SAT (OCT 5, NOV 2 & DEC 7) vs. ACT (SEPT 14, OCT 26, DEC 14) * Critical Reading and Math * English, Math, Reading, Science * 1600 possible points * 36 possible points * Measures aptitude, tests reasoning * Focuses on achievement, measures and verbal abilities the bigger picture of what you’ve *** Essay optional, check w/ school learned in school skills SAT II/SAT SUBJECT AREA TESTS: ❖ Subject specific (Literature, Bio, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, U.S. & World History, Foreign Languages: Latin, German, Spanish, Italian, French) ❖ Required for some competitive colleges (and looks good for all)
PPAS CEEB Code: 333847 WRITE THIS NUMBER DOWN!! You will need it often!
KNOW WHERE YOU STAND ❑ Are you on track to graduate? ❑ Is your transcript accurate? ❑ Have you requested records from other schools you attended? ❑ Have you met your Regents requirements? ❑ Are you eligible for an Advanced Regents Diploma? ❑ Do you know your GPA? Senior ❑ What is your grade trend? Year Freshman Senior Year Year Freshman Year
GPA CONVERSION Converting our 100 point scale to a 4.0 scale: 4.0 95-100 3.1 86 2.2 77 3.9 94 3.0 85 2.1 76 3.8 93 2.9 84 2.0 75 3.7 92 2.8 83 1.9 74 3.6 91 2.7 82 1.8 73 3.5 90 2.6 81 1.7 72 3.4 89 2.5 80 1.6 71 3.3 88 2.4 79 1.5 70 3.2 87 2.3 78 1.4 69
COLLEGE LISTS YOU SHOULD APPLY TO: SAFETY SCHOOLS (1-2)—you will definitely get in LEVEL SCHOOLS (5-7)—you will probably get in REACH SCHOOLS (2-3)—you might not get in Student B Student A GPA: 2.5 GPA: 3.6 SAT: 950 SAT: 1300 Safety: Looking for 3.4 and 1150 Safety: Looking for 2.2 and 800 Level: Looking for 3.6 and 1300 Level: Looking for 2.5 and 950 Reach: Looking for 3.8 and 1450 Reach: Looking for 2.8 and 1120
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid • NEW!!! Fill out beginning October 1 using 2018 tax info • Many of you will need to provide a CSS profile (a supplement $ form) • Used by schools to assess financial need. New York schools also need TAP completed • Necessary for receiving government, state, and school scholarships, grants and loans. • Also helpful for Federal Work Study opportunities OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS: • Worth the time and effort! It’s FREE money! • Check-out RaiseMe • Search using: fastweb.com, zinch.com, scholarships.com • Colleges offer individual ones attached to them • Scholarships for NYC students • http://www.chegg.com/scholarships -- register for an account • DON’T get scammed – applying for scholarships should be FREE
❖ Designed to help low income students afford and succeed in college ❖ Created to give an advantage to those who were disadvantaged with their financial standing at home. ❖ Qualification for these programs is based on BOTH financial and academic criteria. ❖ STUDENTS who are eligible, should definitely apply!! HEOP = Higher Education Opportunity Program • Offered at New York private schools EOP = Educational Opportunity Program • Offered at SUNY schools SEEK /College Discovery Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge • Offered at four year and two year CUNY schools As a general rule you are most likely eligible to apply for these programs if you receive free or reduced lunch
WE DO YOU DO Decide what’s best for you & Help you consider your options Research colleges Offer college suggestions Take the appropriate courses – have you had enough Foreign Language? Send transcripts, and school profiles when requested Fill out college applications and track deadlines Write your counselor recommendation (if required) Submit Standardized test Advocate for waitlisted students scores to colleges Keep you informed about the Request and handle teacher application and financial aid process recommendations Support and aid you through the process Read ALL of the college office emails! (and congratulate you when you get in!) Attend scheduled meetings with college counselors
Application (background questions, short answer, activities, contact info, intended major) Standardized Test Scores Transcript or Self Report Essay Resume (sometimes) Head shots/Video (sometimes) Recommendation Letters Payment or a Fee Waiver if eligible
GET ORGANIZED Use a chart or list to organize: • Application requirements • Deadlines • School addresses and phone numbers • Application fees • Audition requirements, like uploads to “SlideRoom” • We’ve included organizers in your folder ☺ • Keep copies of everything • Consider creating an email address just for college applications
Using Naviance ALL of the colleges you plan on applying to MUST be listed in Naviance, even if NO documents will be submitted through Naviance All teacher recommendation must be requested through Naviance. * outside recommenders email in separately Look-out for TASKS assigned to you from the College Office, i.e. Ms. P You cannot add colleges last Common App & minute without our office or Naviance must teachers knowledge – be matched otherwise no documents or letters will be submitted
Where else to look for Info from us! Your email inbox TWO bulletin boards 4 th floor outside teachers’ lounge & outside college office ■ Along our office (room 400) walls TWO College Fairs are coming up both at the Javitz! We’ll send you the links to register October 10 th = SUNY Fair ■ Nov 12 th = the NACAC Performing & ■ Visual Arts Fair ALSO, College Access Fair at Fordham on Oct. 26 th. Email link already sent
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