* Westfield High School December 11, 2017
* • The Basics of • The Nuts and • Q & A Session the College Bolts: A Step- Application by-Step Guide and Admission to College Process Admission Aimee Rust Christy Ulsas, Scheuermann, Westfield High Hanover College School
* The all-new College Application Book is now available online for the Class of 2019. www.whscounselingcenter.com/college • • Utilizing Naviance to apply to Class of 2017 admit statistics colleges and request letters of • How college applications recommendation • Collegiate sports are evaluated • • Financial Aid Tips & College application roles and responsibilities for Reminders • College campus visits & student, parent and counselor evaluation checklist • • Questions asked in interviews Grade 12 College • SAT and ACT/Test Prep Planning Checklist • Determining • Resume example • Letter of recommendation characteristics of college • College guides and Web packet & worksheet • Resume building worksheet resources
THE BASICS OF THE COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS Aimee Rust Scheuermann Sr. Associate Director of Admission Hanover College
Get to Know the Lingo Admission Counselor Prior Prior Year (PPY) Financial Aid Counselor New Student Orientation Priority Application Date Academic/Faculty Advisor FAFSA Enrollment Deposit (Free Application for Federal Student Aid ) NPC – Net Price Calculator
Determine the Right POA (Plan of Action) Restrictive Non-Restrictive Early Decision: Early Action Non Restrictive BINDING Contract NON BINDING Early Action Single Choice Regular Decision Non-Binding, HOWEVER Later Notification you can only apply to one school using this Rolling notification plan Continuous Review/Notification
Components of the Application : Common/Institutional/Universal/Coalition Application Personal Statement/Essay/Graded Composition* Transcripts/Secondary School Report Test Scores* Resume; Letters of Recommendation Additional materials if needed (additional application, audition)
The Evaluation Pt. 1 = ACADEMICS Minimum Course Requirements Strength of High School/Curriculum Grades in CORE Academic Courses/Related to Major Grade Point Average Grade Trends Test Scores (ACT or SAT)
Pt. 2 = Enhancement Factors Letters of Recommendation Co-Curricular Activities a.k.a. RESUME Alumni Affiliation Portfolio Major
Understand the Outcome Admit Waitlist Defer Deny
QUESTIONS? RUST@HANOVER.EDU 317.619.2692
* A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for College Admission
* Research Take the SAT College and ACT in Options and Winter/Spring Start to of Junior Year Narrow Down Your Search Visit College Create/Update Campuses Resume
* College Admission Take Advantage of Workshop: Summer Enrichment Boot Camp Programs May 30 — June 1, 2018 Attempt a College Determine Your Essay Draft: Look List of Colleges to at admission Which You Will websites/Common Apply App for prompts
* Take SAT and/or Submit All ACT Again for Application Maximum Materials in a Admission and Timely Fashion — Scholarship Review All Opportunities Deadlines! Submit Apply for Enrollment Scholarships and Deposit at the Financial Aid College You Will Be Attending
* * Students must register online at the appropriate website to take either College Entrance Exam * Students should take both exams for their greatest admission opportunity * Both exams are accepted at all colleges and universities * Most colleges will use whichever score is highest between the two * Send Scores to Colleges Upon Registration * Four free “score - sends” at this time * $12-13 per college to send scores later SAT: www.collegeboard.com/sat ACT: www.actstudent.org Fee Waivers Available for Students who Meet Financial Eligibility
* ACT Students www.actstudent.org register TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE REGISTRATION February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 Jan. 13-19,2018 online for all March 20, 2018 *ACT School Day at WHS. Register by Dec. 1, 2017 SATs and ACTs April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018 July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 16-22, 2018 SAT www.collegeboard.com TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE REGISTRATION March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 Feb. 10-28, 2018 May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 7-25, 2018 June 2, 2018** May 3, 2018 May 4-23,2018
* * Both College Board and ACT have free test prep on their websites * Sample test questions and short quizzes * Full practice tests * Question-of-the-Day: posted on their websites, Twitter and apps * Khan Academy and College Board have partnered for free Test Prep for the redesigned SAT * Links to your College Board account * Offers personalized practice recommendations * Turnitin Scoring Engine will score practice essays that use actual SAT essay prompts * https://www.khanacademy.org/sat * Test Prep services * Can be helpful, but are often costly. Utilize the free services first!
* Students Can Use Naviance to Assist with the College Search * SuperMatch College Search * Search and Bookmark Colleges that Interest You * Link to Admission Websites * See Admission Deadlines * View Admission Statistics and Compare Your Stats to Other Admitted Students *
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* Scattergrams allow students to view their academic profile in comparison to previous Westfield HS students who applied.
* Create your resume • in Naviance. Continue to update • as you go. Many college and scholarship applications ask for a resume or a list of your extra-curricular activities, including clubs, sports, jobs, community service and awards. Resumes should only consist of activities and awards throughout your high school career.
* Juniors and Seniors get two school days that can be excused for College Visits * College Visits can be scheduled through the college’s Admission Office, oftentimes online * Take the tour, meet with an admission counselor, visit a class or meet with a professor * If possible, visit when classes are in session * Hang out in common areas and talk with current students * Do some research prior to visit and ask questions! * College Visit Excuse Forms are available online, in Naviance, and in the Counseling Center and Info Desk. Turn in prior to visit, and bring something official back from colleges. *
* * Scheduling and Academic Advising * Throughout the month of January * Students should plan to schedule a rigorous senior year * Shamrock College Rep Day * Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the WHS Gym * Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair * Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Grand Park Event Center * College Admission Boot Camp * May 30 — June 1, 2018 * Registration will be after Spring Break * Westfield College Visits * Throughout the fall, WHS will host college admission counselors from a variety of schools. All students are welcome.
* * Students considering participating in varsity sports should register with the appropriate organization: * NCAA Eligibility Center for Div. I and II Sports * Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org * NAIA Eligibility Center * Register online at www.playnaia.org * HS Transcripts are requested in your Eligibility Center account * Send SAT/ACT scores directly to NCAA or NAIA, like you would send them to a college * SAT / ACT Codes: * NCAA: 9999 * NAIA: 9876
* Senior Year: College Application Process Complete Send your If needed, Applications SAT and ACT Request request letters Online scores transcripts of directly to • Common through colleges recommendation Application through the through Naviance • College appropriate Naviance Admission website Websites
Be sure to meet all college deadlines. Online Applications Early Action typically become deadlines are available in August often tied to of the Senior Year scholarship consideration Track all Transcript requests Applications in will be fulfilled Naviance: Colleges starting Aug. 30 th . I’m Applying To *
* Research Register for college Plan Have the your SAT & options and campus money talk ACT this determine visits as a family year fit
* Create or update a Schedule an Attempt a Finish strong resume of academically college essay in your activities, rigorous draft Junior Year honors and senior year awards
* Time Line of the Senior Year May 1 Oct. — Feb. Natl. Candidates File FAFSA Reply Date! Aug. — Dec. March — April Complete College Review Financial Aid *All Year* Applications Packages (Confirm each Look for college’s admission Scholarships on deadline) Naviance
* Relax…We’ll Help You Through This Large Group Meeting with Senior Class at the Start of the School Year Small Group Meetings to Discuss Process in More Detail Individual Meetings with Counselor
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