College Planning For Juniors
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How Is Your Junior Doing?
What is their current GPA?
Are they on track to graduate?
Do they know what credits are needed to graduate?
Where Do They Want to Go?Types of Degrees
Bachelor’s degree (Undergraduate)
Four year colleges/universities Associate’s Degree
Community colleges General education courses transfer to a 4 yr school Technical /Career Colleges
Specific program degrees (Make sure credits will transfer if you choose to switch programs)
Finding the Right Fit! Major Size Location Chances of being accepted Cost & Potential Debt Personality of the school
GOAL: Have a list of colleges ready by August!
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The College Search-NAVIANCE
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The College Search-NAVIANCE
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The College Search-NAVIANCE
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The College Search-NAVIANCE
Naviance College Search
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Location
Student Body
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Majors
Save Your Searches
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Colleges Folder
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Next Steps…
College Visits
Admissions Requirements
Important Tests: ACT & SAT
Financial Considerations
Net Price Calculators
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College Visits
Visit the campus
Attend a class
Talk with students, professors, etc.
What does the campus feel like?
Make a Pros and Cons List
How many lecture classes do freshman take? Is work study available?
How easy is it to change majors?
Do you have study abroad programs?
What kind of special programs do you have?
What to ask an Admissions Rep
Spring 2013 Out of State College Fair
Sunday, April 14th (1-3:30) @ University of Denver
Fall 2013 Colleges That Change Lives
Early August @ Denver Convention Center In- State College Fair
CCSD - TBD Out of State College Fair
October 12th – Mountain Vista High School
College Fairs
College Fair Tips
Bring labels with your personal and
academic information
Make a list of “must-see” colleges
Visit at least 3 colleges you haven’t
heard of before.
Have a few questions ready!
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Admissions Requirements
CCHE College Admission Index
Beware aware of ‘state’ requirements
Ex. California and Texas (Geography or two Fine Arts courses.)
Out of state testing requirements (ACT with writing or SAT subject)
ACT or SAT score
GPA
If a student has a 3.0 and an ACT of 21
Index Score = 94
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Index Scores by college
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Important Tests
Why take the ACT ?
Why take the SAT ?
ACT Prep classes at EHS
Consider taking a test multiple times
What does your college require?
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ACT You did well on the PLAN.
You’re the “book smart” type. The ACT is thought to be more straightforward and curriculum focused than the SAT.
You’re better at “common sense” English than formal grammar.
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SAT You did well on the PSAT
You have a large vocabulary and excellent formal grammar.
The ACT is thought to be more “reasoning and critical thinking”.
You work well with fast paced tests.
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ACT Test Dates
Testing held at Eaglecrest High School
Saturdays: February 9th, 2013 April 13th, 2013 June 8th, 2013
ACT costs $35
Go to actstudent.org and set up an account.
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SAT Test Dates
Testing available at GHS, CCHS, and OHS
Saturdays: March 9th, 2013 May 4th, 2013 June 1st, 2013
SAT costs $50
Go to collegeboard.com and set up an account.
State ACT
EHS will test every junior on Tuesday April 23rd. You do not need to pay or register for this test. You will register at school.
Consider the February test date so the April test isn’t your first try!
ACTstudent.org
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• April 2012, student loan debt surpassed credit debt for the first time in our history.• ‘Paying for college’ is often the last topic discussed by families when investigating colleges.• Student loan debt should be weighted with the same importance as other ‘fit’ factors when selecting a college.
Financial Considerations
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• As of November 2011, colleges and universities were required to provide a Net Price Calculator on their websites.• Net Price Calculators were mandated by the U.S. Government to provide families with a ‘Good Faith’ estimate of what the COA would be for students.• Net Price Calculators now allow families to ‘shop’ for a financial fit.
Net Price Calculators
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Example of Net Price Calculator
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Example of Net Price Calculator
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Example of Net Price Calculator
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Other tools to consider…
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College Navigator
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Collegedata.com
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Collegedata.com
Keep your grades up!
Study for the ACT
Research Colleges
Goals for Junior Year
