College Planning 101

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College Planning 101

• DeAnna Brown
• ELCS School Counselor

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Overview of the Evening

• Planning Preparing for College
• College Admissions
• Financial Aid Scholarships
• Questions Answers

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Planning Preparing
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9th 10th Grade Explore!

• Get Involved in Clubs, Sports, Community Programs
  or other Activities
• Volunteer
• Keep your grades high they count
• Take the Plan Test (10th grade w/Mrs. Brown)

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11th Grade Prepare!

• Keep Your Grades Up
• Stay Involved in Clubs/Sports/Activities
• Volunteer / Do Community Service
• Research Colleges Careers
• Take the PSAT Wednesday, October 15 (Practice
  Test for SAT) Register with Ms. Brown by paying
  13 fee by 10/7 (checks to ELCS).
• Take the SAT or ACT (late spring)

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Aim for Your Highest Diploma

• Regents Diploma
• Regents Diploma w/Honors
• Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation
• Regents Diploma w/Advanced w/Honors

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SAT and ACT Tests

• Taken by students across the nation to give
  perspective colleges and universities a
  "snapshot" of the student's academic ability. 
• Most 4-year colleges and universities require
  either the SAT or the ACT. 
• Register by mail or online.
• Some students choose to take both tests and
  submit their scores.   
• School Counselor has applications for fee waivers
  and testing accommodations

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SAT vs ACT
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Consider Possible Majors Careers

• Take Interest Assessments
• Volunteer
• Job Shadow
• Informational Interview
• Internet Searches on Ms. Browns website
• Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors
• Books on majors in Ms. Browns office

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12th Grade Ready, Set, Go!

• Review your GPA, rank, diploma type with Mrs.
  Brown
• Narrow your list of colleges
• Know your deadlines
• Apply to Colleges
• Apply for Financial Aid
• Apply for Scholarships
• Keep your grades up retake Regents Exams!

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Researching Colleges

• Internet Searches from Ms. Browns site
• Books from Counselors Office and Library
• College Fairs
• Meet with Admissions Reps at ELCS
• Attend Open Houses at colleges
• Talk to friends, neighbors, relatives about
  colleges they attended.

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Compare Colleges

• Academic Programs
• Degrees Available
• Location
• Size of School
• Admissions Criteria
• Cost Financial Assistance
• Study Abroad Programs
• Housing
• Clubs Sports

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Some Terms to Know

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Certificate Programs
• Undergraduate vs. Graduate
• Public vs Private
• Matriculated vs. Non-matriculated
• Matriculation Agreement

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Upcoming Events

• September 22 Mrs. Brown meets with seniors
  (periods 12)
• September 23 SUNY Albany Rep visits ELCS _at_ 1030
• September 23 US Army Rep hosts info table 11-12
• September 24 NCCC Bridge Program Enrollment at
  ELCS (in classes)
• September 28 US Air Force Recruiter visits _at_
  1000
• September 29 Vermont Technical College Rep visits
  ELCS _at_ 1130
• October 7 SUNY Plattsburgh hosts College Night
  630-830
• October 8 Hartwick College visits ELCS _at_ 1000
• October 8 ACC hosts College Night 630-830
• October 14 Juniors take PSAT _at_ ELCS
• October 19 NCCC Rep visits ELCS _at_ 1130
• October 22 SUNY Canton Rep visits ELCS _at_ 930
• October 26 St. Lawrence University visits ELCS _at_
  215

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Admissions Information

• Example

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Applying to Colleges
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The Application Process

• Your application will not be reviewed until all
  materials are received (including your high
  school transcript from me)
• Rolling admissions vs. deadlines
• Acceptance, Conditional Acceptance, Wait List

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The Typical Application

• College Application Form, Common Application or
  SUNY Application Supplemental Application
• Counselor Recommendation (including Rank / GPA)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Official High School Transcript
• NCCC Transcript
• SAT or ACT Scores
• Reminder Dont Wait until the last minute!!!
• Seniors will receive forms tomorrow in folder

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NCCC Credits

• You will need to request an official transcript
  from North Country Community College (NCCC) to be
  sent to the college you will be attending. That
  college will determine if the credits will
  transfer.
• Official Transcripts - 7 each
• Unofficial Transcripts No charge
• Note Enrollment is This Thursday

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Educational Opportunity Programs(EOP / HEOP)

• Provides academic support, and financial aid to
  students.
• Eligibility
• Ineligible for admission under traditional
  standards, but demonstrate potential for
  completing a college program and
• In need of financial assistance within
  established income guidelines.
• Mark on admissions application that you wish to
  be considered for EOP/HEOP

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Paying for College

• Financial Aid Workshop
• at ELCS in December
• with Keri Lubold from PSU

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A Word About Price Tags

• Cost of Attendance
• - Financial Aid
• Actual Cost to You
• School A School B
• 40,000 20,000
• -20,000 - 00000
• 20,000 20,000

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Paying for College

• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Student Loans
• Parent Loans
• Work-Study
• Savings
• Family Financing
• Employment

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Financial Aid

• 1)Complete the Free Application for Federal
  Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you have filed
  your taxes.
• 2) Complete the HESC Application for financial
  aid through NY State.
• 3) Wait to receive an Award Package from each
  school, which tells you what financial assistance
  they can offer you.

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Scholarships

• 3 Main Sources
• Scholarships offered through colleges
  universities.
• Mrs. Browns Scholarship List
• Internet Searches

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• Handouts
• Review
• Questions?