Navigating the College Search Jordan Bryant Director of Undergraduate Admissions Trinity International University.
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Navigating the College SearchJordan Bryant
Director of Undergraduate Admissions Trinity International University
Outline• Standardized Testing• The Application Process• Maximizing the Campus Visit• Financial Aid
The SAT• SAT: Made up of three sections- Math- Critical Reading- Writing• Each section worth 800 points• “Wrong Answer Penalty”
The ACT•Made up of Four Sections– Math– Critical Reading– Natural Science– English•Writing (Optional Section)• Composite score ranges from 1-36•No “wrong answer penalty”
Application Process• Know the Terminology:– Early Admission– Early Action• Binding Decision
– Rolling Admission
• Know Deadlines– Fee Waiver– Application Deadline
• Know Timeline for Decision
College Search Timeline• Junior Year:
– Take ACT and SAT– Visit at least two schools – Identify “wants” and “needs”– Browse websites – Begin Searching for Outside Scholarships
Senior Year Overview • September - November: Apply for admission
• January: Complete and submit FAFSA
• March - April: – Receive notification of financial aid from
college/universities – Make Final Campus Visit(s)
• May 1st: Deposit to School of Choice
Application Process• Know the Terminology:– Early Admission– Early Action• Binding Decision
– Rolling Admission
• Know Deadlines– Fee Waiver– Application Deadline
• Know Timeline for Decision
Admissions Committees Want:• Well-rounded Students– Quality Academics– Extracurricular Activities
• A Strong Writing Sample– ACT/SAT Writing Sample– Essay
Trinity Hall, the newest residence hall on TIU’s Deerfield Campus
Admissions:· Schedule visit in advance
· Be as specific as possible· Meet with Admissions
Counselor· Take a campus tour· Observe, observe,
observe
Financial Aid:· Identify financial aid
opportunities and requirements
Maximizing theCampus Visit
Academics:• Investigate your academic
program(s)
•Attend a class•Meet with a faculty
member•Discuss your chances for
success:• Admission• Graduation• Placement
Checklist Continued
Photo of the Waybright Center at TIU
• Know if your visit is personalized or “mass produced”
• Visit During the School Year
• Come prepared with questions that matter to you
Other Visit Reminders
Photo of the Waybright Center at TIU
Financial Aid
Steps needed to receive financial aid • Student is accepted for Admission• Student completes FAFSA and other aid
applications• Student’s aid package determined
Never eliminate a school based on “sticker price”
FAFSA: How it all begins!• Tips to Remember:– File after January 1, 2015 using estimates – It is FREE!!! Don’t Pay for a FAFSA
• EFC - Expected Family Contribution– This number does not necessarily mean how much you
will pay for college.
• The FAFSA is the starting point for almost all financial aid.
Government Aid• Grants (“Free Money”)– Federal– State
• Loans (“Need to pay it back”)– Stafford – Perkins – PLUS
School Contribution• Types of Aid– Academic Scholarships – Ability Based (Athletic and Music) – Entitlements (based on parents, state, church,
siblings)– Need-based
Family Contribution• Four Primary Sources– Outside scholarships • Inquire with your high-school guidance counselor,
church, service clubs, parents work etc.• NEVER pay for a scholarship search!!!
– Savings– Monthly payment plan– Loans
Scholarship Search Engines
• Fastweb.com
• CollegeBoard.com
• CollegeNet.com
• Scholarships.com
• ScholarshipMonkey.com
In Conclusion• Paying for a college education is an “investment”
• Involve as many people as possible• Identify your top “wants” and “needs”
• Questions, questions, and more questions
• Know that where the Lord leads, He always provides!
Questions?• Reminders:– If you would like your son or daughter to receive
communication from Trinity, please fill out the “Request Information” link on tiu.edu/be
– My contact information:• Jordan Bryant, Director of Undergraduate
Admissions• Phone: 847.317.7000• E-mail: jbryant@tiu.edu
Trinity College Distinctive Programs• 3 Year Degree Option
• 5 Year Pre-seminary Mdiv
• Dual Degrees
• Emerging Kingdom Leaders Program
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