COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

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COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

• Class of 2010

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Choosing a College
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Types of Institutions

• 4 year college / university
• 2 year college
• 2 year community college
• Private Institutions
• Public Institutions
• Technical/ Trade Schools/ Art Institutes

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Counseling and Career Center

• Discuss options with counselors
• Use computer resources in office
• Counselors will gather information for students-
  contact colleges
• Parents are welcome to come in to discuss future
  college plans

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RESEARCH

• Directories
• Petersons Guides
• College Boards College Handbook
• College catalogues and videos

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RESEARCH

• Computer Research
• www.petersons.com
• www.nymentor.edu
• www.collegeboard.org
• College Home Pages
• www.SUNY.edu

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CAMPUS VISITS
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PURPOSE OF VISIT

• See facilities first hand
• Conduct an interview
• Visit surrounding community
• Speak with students

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SCHEDULING THE VISIT

• Spring/summer of junior year
• When college is in session
• Schedule campus tour and interview

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INTERVIEW

• Schedule ahead of visit
• Only opportunity in process to present yourself
  in person
• Information session
• Be prepared with questions
• Mock interview for practice
• Present yourself well

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QUESTIONS TO ASK

• What college majors are available?
• What is your acceptance rate?
• What is the average GPA, SAT/ACT score of
  accepted students?
• What are the admission
• requirements?

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More. Questions to ask

• What can I get involved in on campus?
• What support and career services are available?
• What percentage of students return after 1 year?
• What percentage of students graduate in 5 years?
• What are your career placement statistics?

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AFTER THE VISIT

• Write down your impressions.
• Can you picture yourself there for 4 years?
• Do you need more information?
• Examine pros and cons.

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College Admissions Counselors

• Attend College Fairs
• March 15-16 National College Fair at the On
  -Center
• Meet with College Representative in the
  Counseling Center
• Attend Open House events
• Go on Buffalo Area College Field Trip

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Admissions Criteria

• Specific to each college
• High school transcript
• Extra-curricular activities community service
  or volunteer experience
• Application materials
• Interview
• Standardized test scores

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STANDARDIZED TESTS

• SAT I (Reasoning Tests)
• SAT II (Subject Tests)
• ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science)

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STANDARDIZED TESTS

• SAT I, SAT II
• January 24 Registration deadline of Dec.
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• March 14 Registration deadline of Feb. 10
• May 2 Registration deadline of March
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• June 6 Registration deadline of May 5
• ACT
• April 4 Registration deadline of Feb. 27
• June 13 Registration deadline of May 8

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ADMISSIONS TERMS
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OPEN ADMISSIONS

• College accepts all students with a high school
  diploma, GED, or qualifying entrance exam

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REGULAR ADMISSIONS

• Applications accepted by specific deadline
• Entire application pool is reviewed at one time

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ROLLING ADMISSIONS

• A first-come, first-served policy with no set
  application deadline
• Applicants notified within 4 weeks of receipt of
  application, beginning in Jan.

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EARLY DECISION

• Application deadline is typically the first week
  in November. Student is notified in December
• If accepted, required to withdraw all other
  applications
• Pros and cons

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Early Action

• Application deadline in November or December
• Notified of admission decision by January
• No requirement to attend the institution

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APPLICATION PROCESS
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TYPES OF APPLICATIONS

• SUNY Application
• Supplemental SUNY Application
• Private School Applications
• Common Application
• Electronic Applications

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

• Student essay
• School Report Forms
• Recommendations
• Transcripts
• Mid-year and final grade reports

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STUDENT ATHLETES
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NCAA Guidelines

• Must graduate from high school
• Must complete 16 approved core classes
• Meet the requisite GPA in those classes
• Minimum SAT or ACT score

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NCAA Clearinghouse Application

• Available in the Counseling/Career Office or
  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Complete in late spring of junior year or fall of
  senior year. Mail top copy with payment.
• Give counselor the bottom two copies to send
  official transcripts.

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FINANCIAL AIDAND SCHOLARSHIPS
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TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

• Grants/Scholarships
• Loans (student or parent)
• College work study

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

• College Financial Aid Professional
• Assistance with Financial Aid Forms
• December 2009

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SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

• Scholarship Bulletins
• College Specific Scholarships
• Organization or Employer Sponsored
• Internet Resources
• Scholarship Resource Books
• Local Scholarship Applications

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Scholarships/Awards for Juniors!

• RIT
• Clarkson University
• University of Rochester
• RPI
• Wells College
• LeMoyne College
• SUNY ESF
• Cornell University

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TIMELINE

• JUNIOR YEAR Winter - SPRING
• Take SAT and/or ACT
• Senior year course registration
• Research colleges, note individual admissions
  requirements
• Conduct campus visits

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TIMELINE

• SENIOR YEAR - FALL
• Narrow down list of colleges
• Make any final campus visits
• Meet college reps at Tully High School or at
  College Fairs
• SAT again and/or SAT II
• Apply for scholarships

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Timeline

• Obtain and complete applications by the holidays.

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TIMELINE

• SENIOR YEAR Winter- SPRING
• Complete FAFSA
• Make final college selection and pay deposit
• Complete all required materials for college,
  e.g. housing, financial aid
• Continue to apply for scholarships

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Upcoming Events!

• College Fair Syracuse OnCenter
• Buffalo area college tour in February.
• Plan to attend Spring Open-house programs