Class of 2013 and 2014 College Informational Meeting Lee-Scott Academy Dr. Jennifer Stone, LSA teacher.

Class of 2013 and 2014

College Informational Meeting

Lee-Scott Academy

Dr. Jennifer Stone, LSA teacher

PANEL GUESTSAuburn University – Admissions

Auburn University - Financial Aid

Auburn University - NCAA Eligibility

Southern Union State CC - Admissions

Southern Union State CC - Student Development

TONIGHT’S AGENDA

HS Graduation Requirements College Admissions Process ACT and SAT Transcripts/Letters/Essays Scholarships Financial Aid NCAA Eligibility

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Lee-Scott Academy

Course of Study Advanced College Prep Diploma College Prep Diploma

Credits (26 or 27 – earn 7 credits/year)

Community Service Hours Minimum of 75 45 hours must be “off campus”

Scholarship Application (min. of 1)

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Contents include, but not limited to:

Application / Application FeeTranscriptStandardized TestingPersonal Statements / EssaysLetters of Recommendation

APPLICATION

Electronic vs. print Demographic information, GPA, SAT/ACT

scores, senior year schedule, unofficial transcript (self-reporting), accolades, activities, etc. (brag sheet/resume)

Common Application (www.commonapp.org) Will not be processed without fee Have a sloppy copy!

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts are available through Mrs. Matthews (request forms are available in her office and on the website)

Students must apply to a college/university before the transcript will be mailed

Transcripts will not be faxed, so make sure you are meeting deadlines accordingly

Allow 3 day turn-around for transcripts to be processed and mailed

ACT / SAT Required for colleges and universities

ACT – Achievement Test (English, Math, Reading, Science) Optional Writing Guessing OK

SAT – Aptitude Test (Critical Reading, Math, Writing) Registration due about a month before test days

www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com

ACT – written required for most schools Take at least once Placement purposes

ACT administered at LSA September, December, February, April

SAT administered at LSA December, January, May

Juniors should start by December or after Algebra 2 (Sophomores too!)

LSA School Code: 010223

TEST PREP

ZAPS @ LSA February 24th (Sunday) 12:30-6:00pm $79; includes take-home materials Register at www.zaps.com

Sylvan Learning Center Bennett Education (bennetteducation.com)

Auburn University Summer ACT Prep Numerous Online Options

PERSONAL STATEMENT / ESSAY

“Recommended” means “Required” if you are really interested in that school

Follow directions . . . 250 words does not mean 150 or 450!

Think of something about yourself that makes you stand out from others (e.g. leadership qualities)

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Give at least 2 weeks notice to writers Choose someone who likes you and can speak

of your abilities Letters should come from multiple sources

(e.g. academic teacher and coach) Provide writers with envelopes already

addressed and stamped for mailing Complete a “Brag Sheet” (or resume) if there

are other things about yourself the writer should know

FINANCIAL AID All students should consider financial aid opportunities Helpful Resources

College Financial Aid Office** www.studentaid.ed.gov www.students.gov

Multiple forms of financial aid Scholarships Grants Work Study Loans

SCHOLARSHIPS

Free money that does not need to be paid back

Merit-based vs. Need-based Review criteria closely . . . Do not discount

yourself! Be cautious of fee-based services Utilize technology for searches

www.FastWeb.com www.collegeboard.com www.petersons.com LSA Scholarship Matrix

RESOURCES TO INVESTIGATE ALWAYS begin with the college/university

Request a scholarship/financial brochure from EACH college or download from college website

Local Area Resources High School website Civic organizations Service clubs Student’s employer

www.google.com Left-handed Duck Calling Duct Tape Prom Scholar-Athlete Milk Mustache Tall Clubs Vegetarian

Remember: Do not pay for scholarship search services!

FAFSA

EVERYONE should complete the FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Get PIN now! (www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp)

Automatically considered for: Grants Work Study Jobs Loan Options

Complete after January 1st and by March 15th of the senior year

FAFSA FOR JUNIORS

The federal government has a form you may complete that gives you an “early estimate”

based on the current year’s income and assets to help you make projections for NEXT year.

Go To:http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/

WORK STUDY

Federally-funded and/or Campus-funded Job on campus = “payment” towards

education Can be varied: work events, Student

Union Building, Athletics, etc. Contact specific college’s Financial Aid

Office for opportunities

LOANS Way to supplement other sources of financial

aid Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Payments may begin 6 months after

graduation Some loans do not accrue interest until after

graduation Stay away from Non-Federal Private Credit

Based!

NCAA DIVISION 1 & 2 ELIGIBILITY

Student-athlete must register with NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org Registration Fee

Official transcript mailed to NCAA ACT/SAT scores sent (official) NCAA will not process a transcript with

fewer than 6 semesters (conclusion of junior year request transcript to be sent)

Division 3 – institutions decide

NAIA ELIGIBILITY

Register Online (www.playnaia.org) Registration Fee Official Test Scores (ACT/SAT) Official Transcript mailed

Check out the NAIA’s Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

JUNIORS:

Review HS Graduation Requirements Complete a Brag Sheet/Resume Register for the ACT/SAT Visit Campuses/Attend Preview Days Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center or NAIA Determine and calendar scholarship deadlines…

Apply now to start saving money for later! Attend College Fairs

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

SENIORS:

Complete appropriate admission application forms well before deadlines

Retake the ACT/SAT (September or October) Get a scholarship/financial aid brochure from EACH

college you plan to apply to Determine and calendar scholarship deadlines-apply! Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center or NAIA Obtain a FAFSA form and/or look at the website to

feel better prepared Attend College Fairs

QUESTIONS ?

* Class of 2013 seniors:Remember to sign-up for your senior

meeting on the Counselor’s door!

* Panel Guests will be available in the lobby following the program

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!

On behalf of Lee-Scott Academy, THANK YOU for coming!

LSA College Fair – Wednesday, September 5th (6-7:30pm)

*MANDATORY FOR JUNIORS*