WELCOME! It ’ s time to start planning for your next step!!
Feeling a little overwhelmed? Step one: Make a plan “ Many people fail in life, not for a lack of ability or brains or even courage, but simply because they have never organized their energies around a goal” Elbert Hubbard
College Application Process and More Naviance ACT/SAT Testing Research Potential Schools Apply for Admission, Scholarship, & Financial Aid Notification of Admission/Aid
NAVIANCE Naviance is a comprehensive website that you will use to make plans about colleges, careers and to make your application process easier. Request your transcripts to be sent to colleges. Transcripts can be sent electronically to most schools. Sign up to visit with college representatives and receive email reminders about the visits. Request recommendations Research colleges and manage your applications in one location. Research careers regarding education, wages, common tasks, etc. Take assessments that will suggest careers to which you are well suited. Research scholarships ACT preparation www.jenksms.com ◦ User name: Jenks email without “ jenksms.com ” ◦ Password: chromebook password
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For additional information, visit the JHS College Office webpage www.jenksps.org
College Admission Testing ACT - English, Math, Reading , Science, Optional Writing test To register for the ACT: www.actstudent.org - SAT: Math, Critical Reading., Optional Writing test SAT Optional -Subject tests To register for the SAT: sat.org/register Students should take each test at least once and then focus on the one that is better suited to them All colleges and universities will take either the ACT or SAT Check with schools to learn exact testing requirements. Do they require the writing portion or SAT Subject tests? Have ACT/SAT send scores directly to the schools of your choice. Most schools are interested in the highest scores. Send all of your test scores so they can see all of the subscores. OU and OSU have residual tests available, but you may only take it once.
Test Preparation Become familiar with the test content and format Know appropriate test-taking strategies Scores based only on the number of questions answered correctly - guessing is encouraged on both ACT and SAT Additional test preparation available in the form of classes, tutoring and independent study NEW!!! NAVIANCE ACT TEST PREP Key to most successful test preparation – YOU and the amount of you put into whatever test prep method you choose! Grade Point Average Grades are important even after you’ ve received college admissions and scholarship offers. Don ’ t catch Senioritis!
Research Careers and Majors
Research Careers and Majors
Research Potential Schools Attend College Fairs: Tulsa College Fair 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2 nd , 2-4pm University of Tulsa Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St. College Fair Tip: Register for college fairs at www.gotocollegefairs.com, print off barcode and the colleges will scan your barcode to get all of your information.
Research Potential Schools Visit with College Representatives In the JHS College Office It is important to build a relationship with the representatives Check Naviance Family Connection to see the colleges that will be visiting Jenks & to register for these visits. Students MUST register to attend the visits.
Research Potential Schools
Research Potential Schools School Visits Students should visit several institutions (public and private, large & small) during typical days – not just on a game day! Visit a class, a professor, dorms rooms, financial aid, and student center. Ask questions!!! Talk to other students. Rate each visit, listing likes and dislikes, Students need to take the lead in speaking with professors and admission counselors.
Research Potential Schools Consider College Characteristics ◦ Admission Requirements/Profile of Admitted Students ◦ Majors and Educational Programs ◦ Fit and Opportunities ◦ Location and Size ◦ Public vs. Private ◦ Campus Activities and Environment ◦ Costs and Financial Aid - Net Price Calculators are available on all schools websites and will give a fairly accurate estimate of costs.
Admission Terminology Early Decision – apply early (usually November 1) and receive notification of acceptance prior to Winter Break. If accepted you must go to this school. Early Action – apply early (usually November 1) and receive notification of acceptance prior to Winter Break. Acceptance is not binding. Regular Decision – applications usually due prior to February 1 and receive notification in the spring. Rolling Admission – admission process in which school review applications as they are received and notifies applicants after decision. Scholarship Deadlines may be different than application deadlines.
Submit applications to schools When to apply - the earlier, the better! Don’ t apply to more than 6 schools. First, create a resume. Quality is more important than quantity. Applications are online . You can access the college applications through Naviance or by going to the schools ’ website. READ! Re-READ!! Carefully read all instructions prior to completing your application! Once you submit application, you cannot resubmit it. Check deadline dates - What is application deadline? What is scholarship deadline Is scholarship application separate Are teacher or counselor recommendations required? Testing requirements Essays Requirements – Take time writing and rewriting essays. Don ’ t stress about “ what are they wanting ” Let them know who you are. Get Organized!!
Submit applications to schools Professional email address. Social media: If it doesn’t pass the “grandmother” test, DON”T DO IT! Proofread the application before submitting. Request transcripts through your Naviance account. Your transcript will have the “Best”, “Last” and “Best Subscores ” for both the ACT and SAT. You should have your scores sent directly to your schools from ACT and SAT. Many schools require that test scores be sent directly from ACT and SAT.
Submit applications to schools THE COMMON APPLICATION WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG One application for more than 600 public and private schools throughout the country. Oklahoma schools on Common App: OU, TU, OK City Univ. Check for supplements, deadlines and admission fees of each school. Secondary School Reports for the Common App are completed by Mrs. Nassar. You have to match your Common App and Naviance.
Teacher and Counselor Recommendations Find out how many teacher recommendations you need. Don’t ask for more than you need or ask teachers “just in case”. Speak with your teachers and Mrs. Nassar as soon as possible to request a recommendation. Allow teachers/college office at least 15 working days to prepare a letter of recommendation. Complete Information for Recommendations survey under the About Me tab in Naviance. DETAILS!! DETAILS!! Please provide as much details as possible. Under the College tab in Naviance, you will request your teacher recommendations. Should I waive my rights to see my recommendations? Yes
AREA COLLEGES Admission decisions made by committee Admission Requirement based on holistic standards 24 ACT or Teacher Recommendation needed Rank in top 1/3 if student is below: (Class of 2016: 3.50/4.0) ACT 22/SAT 1090 or 3.25 GPA Or 21 ACT and 3.0 in 15 unit Apply at: www.commonapp.org core Admission Decision made by committee: Out of State Tuition waiver: Apply by September 15 to ACT 26 & 3.6 GPA / 90% have application fee ACT 24 & 3.25 GPA / 80% waived Top 50% of class (3.13) or 20 ACT /940 SAT
2 year options Tulsa Achieve Program Up to 2 years free tuition and fees Requirements: 2.0 GPA Tulsa county resident Must graduate in May Must start classes in fall Volunteer 20 hours/semester Programs sponsored by companies! Accelerating Independence Scholarship: • 2.0 GPA, graduate from Tulsa county high school Associates degrees: Air Conditioning • available up to 23 years old. Arts and Sciences • * Limited spaces available Automotive Collision Repair Architecture & Construction Construction Technology Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Culinary Arts Business, Management & Administration Engineering Technologies Education & Training Heavy Equipment Finance Information Technologies Health Science Nursing and Health Hospitality & Tourism Visual Communications Human Services Watchmaking Information Technology Manufacturing Bachelor of Technology: Marketing, Sales & Service Civil Engineering Technology Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Information Forensics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
SCHOLARSHIPS Types of Scholarships : Merit Athletic Need-based Community Service Departmental Leadership Essay Where can you find scholarships? o Naviance – Scholarship List & National Scholarship Search o Parents employers, churches, civic groups Key to earning scholarships? Be organized! Treat the process like a class
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