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2015Franklin High School Senior Parent Night
Why Go To College?
College is a pathway to success and a better life.
College graduates have half the unemployment rates of high school graduates.
Study what you care about. College is fun! Hundreds of different
clubs and activities and thousands of new people to meet.
Go Center Website
The College Application Process
What colleges are looking for?Finding the right collegeApplying to colleges
What Colleges Are Looking For
A well-rounded student (GPA, class rank, course load, test scores, extracurricular activities)
Essays matter! Take the SAT and ACT more than once
(collegeboard.org and actstudent.org) Each college has their own requirements
(review their website)
Finding the Right College
Things to Consider:
1. Cost (In-State versus Out-of-State Tuition)
2. Big School versus Small School
3. Public versus Private University
4. Majors offered
5. Location (weather, big versus small city, distance from home)
Finding the Right College
Do online research on colleges
www.collegeboard.org
www.collegescorecard.ed.gov
www.collegeaffordabilityguide.org
www.franklin.episd.org/counseling
Finding the Right College
Ask Questions to the Right People
1.Visit colleges and/or talk to admissions counselors
2.Talk to recruiters who visit Franklin
3.Go to Franklin College Night (October 28th)
4.Visit Mr. Couder in the GO CENTER!! (S133)
Applying to Colleges
1. Pick at least 5 to 6 colleges to apply to (dream, realistic, safety)2. Check deadlines and requirements for each college (early action,
regular admission, scholarship)3. Complete application essays (have them reviewed and edited)4. Use applytexas.org and commonapp.org to save time5. Have SAT and/or ACT scores sent to colleges 6. Visit business office at Franklin to send official transcripts to colleges7. If necessary, ask teachers and counselors for recommendation letters
(at least 3 weeks before deadline)8. SEEK OUT SCHOLARSHIPS!!
Don’t Stress Out…You Can Do This!
Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships- Merit or Need Based
Grants- Federal or State
LoansWork Study- Earn While You
Learn
Applying for Federal Aid
When you are applying for admission, you are not applying for federal aid
These are two distinct processes.
If you are accepted into a college, enroll, and do nothing else, you WILL NOT receive any financial aid.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Apply Early Between 01/1/2016 to 03/15/2016
Website www.fafsa.gov
Families submit only one FAFSA
The Federal Student Aid Log-In – New Process
No more PIN! Students now create an FSA ID. Yes, parents also create their
own. Both the student and at least
one parent will use their individual FSA ID to electronically sign the student’s FAFSA.
Why Fill Out FAFSA?
Filling out FAFSA qualifies students for: need-based grants loans work-study.
Expected Family Contribution The FAFSA is used to calculate your
“expected family contribution” or EFC, a measure of your family’s annual ability to pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance
Expected Family
Contribution
Need
- =
Is cost of attendance the same as tuition?
Tuition Room & BoardInsurance TransportationBooks Fees
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Two Parts Student Contribution Parent Contribution
Factors Considered Income Assets- Savings, Investments (NOT RETIREMENT) Number In Family Number In College
EFC is Constant – Doesn’t Change between schools
Avoid a Rejected FAFSA
1. Have Correct Personal Information: Student name, social security number and date of birth: exactly as it is on the social security card
Enter correct parent information
2. Students should indicate it is their 1st year of college
3. Students do not have a bachelor’s degree
4. Section 3 on the FAFSA determine if student is Dependent OR Independent (almost all high school graduates are
dependent)
If dependent answer “NO” to all questions in Section 3
5. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) vs. Tax Paid
6. Sign the FAFSA
Students and Parents need FSA ID
parents without SSN need to mail the signature page (don’t forget the stamp!)
GRANTS
Two types of grants: Government Grants- based on financial
need
Institutional Grants- distributed at the discretion of the school
LOANS
Subsidized must demonstrate need U.S. Department of Education will pay
(subsidize) the interest that accrues while in school
Unsubsidized not based on need most everyone can qualify
PLUS Loans Parent Loans
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school
Employment may be on or off campus Inquire about jobs at your college’s Student
Employment Office
Sample Award Letter
Sample Checklist Letter
AWARD LETTER
With“Estimated
Awards Stamp”
Sent with Checklist
Letter
Texas Student Aid Programs
Toward Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS )Grant Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) Texas Public Educational Grant Top 10% Scholarship Texas B-On-Time Loan Colleges Access Loan (CAL) Program
Scholarships
Scholarship Facts
Most scholarships come from colleges Scholarships are awarded for academic merit, talent or need Very few scholarships pay the entire cost of attendance No scholarships go unclaimed The larger the scholarship, the more competition Scholarships can be renewable or non-renewable All scholarships have a deadline! Best time to apply for scholarships is NOW!!
Tips for Finding Scholarships
1. Work closely with counselors and college readiness teacher (Mr. Couder)
2. Create online accounts with scholarship databases
3. Apply only for scholarships that you qualify for and are obtainable
4. Look for local community scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.scholarships.com
Strategies for Winning Scholarships
It’s a numbers game To win more scholarships, apply to more
scholarships, but only if you qualify
You can’t win if you don’t apply 1 in 4 students never applies for financial aid
It gets easier after your first 6 applications Essays can be reused and tailored to each
new application
Don’t miss deadlines
Missing deadlines Failing to proofread the application Failing to follow directions (essay length, number
of recommendations) Omitting required information Applying for an award when you don’t qualify Failing to apply for an award for which you are
eligible Failing to tailor the application to the sponsor Writing a boring essay
Common Scholarship Application Mistakes
Beware of Scholarship Scams
If you have to pay money to get money, it is probably a scam
Nobody can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship Do not give out personal information like bank account
numbers, credit card numbers or Social Security numbers
Beware of the unclaimed aid myth
Financial Aid Page
College Visits at Franklin
Why Speak to College Visitors?
Get inside info on what colleges are looking for Admissions representatives often make initial acceptance or denial
recommendations Get answers to your questions Compare schools Seniors are allowed 1 excused day per semester for
college visits.
October College Visits to FranklinAll visits are at lunch in room S133
October 8th: Princeton University October 9th: John Hopkins University October 13th: UTEP A-Primetime Program October 15th: Sul Ross State University October 19th: Yale University October 21st: University of New Mexico October 22nd: University of Chicago October 26th: Baylor University October 27th: Trinity University in San Antonio October 29th: St. Edward’s University in Austin
College Night at Franklin
October 28th from 6 to 8pm in the Franklin Cafeteria Get important info on dozens of
universities Meet college admissions representatives Get free stuff
Credit by Exam
Given 4 times during the yearSee your counselor if you need to take a
Credit by Exam.
SAT AND ACT
School-wide PSAT and SAT on October 14th All Students will take either PSAT or SAT
free of charge Must bring photo ID day of exam SAT or ACT score needed for admission to
almost all universities You should take the SAT and/or ACT
multiple times
Practice for the SAT
Practice for the new SAT on Khan Academy®
Official practice recommendations tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, and progress. Log on to satpractice.org to check it out and start practicing today!
Practice for the Current SAT
Try a real SAT question at The Official SAT Question of the Day™. There's a new question every day, complete with a detailed explanation and hint.
SAT Subject Tests
Showcase your achievements in the college admission process with SAT Subject Tests — and potentially receive credit for introductory-level college courses. Some universities require SAT Subject Test
ACT SAT
Stands for American College Test Scholastic Aptitude Test
What is testedACT assesses knowledge of subjects taught in high school.
SAT measures literacy and writing skills, and assesses how well a student analyzes and solves problems.
Website www.actstudent.org sat.collegeboard.com/home
When to take the testFebruary, April, June, September, October, December.
January, March, May, June, October, November, December.
Penalty for incorrect answersThere is no penalty for wrong answers.
There is penalty (¼ point) for each wrong answer except for grid-in (not multiple choice) questions in Math. Omitted questions neither count for nor against a student's overall score.
Test Duration3 hours and 25 minutes (including 30 minutes for an optional writing test).
3 hours and 45 minutes
Major Sections4 major sections- English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. A fifth section (Writing) is optional.
3 major sections- Mathematics, Reading and Writing. The Writing section includes an essay.
Top Score 36 2400
ACT Dates
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE REQUIRED
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
AUGUST 7, 2015 AUGUST 8-21, 2015
OCTOBER 24, 2015
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 SEPTEMBER 19-OCTOBER 2, 2015
DECEMBER 12, 2015
NOVEMBER 6, 2015 NOVEMBER 7-20, 2015
FEBRUARY 6, 2016
JANUARY 8, 2016 JANUARY 9-15, 2016
APRIL 9, 2016 MARCH 4, 2016 MARCH 5-18, 2016
JUNE 11, 2016 MAY 6, 2016 MAY 7-20, 2016
SAT DATES
TEST DATE NORMAL DEADLINE LATE REGISTRATION ONLINE SCORE RELEASE
OCTOBER 3, 2015 SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 OCTOBER 22, 2015
NOVEMBER 7, 2015 OCTOBER 9, 2015 OCTOBER 27, 2015 NOVEMBER 26, 2015
DECEMBER 5, 2015 NOVEMBER 5, 2015 NOVEMBER 23, 2015 DECEMBER 24, 2015
JANUARY 23, 2016 DECEMBER 28, 2015 JANUARY 12, 2016 FEBRUARY 11, 2016
MARCH 5, 2016 * FEBRUARY 5, 2016 FEBRUARY 23, 2016 MARCH 24, 2016
MAY 7, 2016 * APRIL 8, 2016 APRIL 26, 2016 MAY 26, 2016
JUNE 4, 2016 * MAY 5, 2016 MAY 25, 2016 JUNE 23, 2016
AP Courses Offered by Our School:
Art Drawing BiologyArt 2D Design Physics 1English 3 Physics 2English 4 Environmental ScienceFrench 4 PsychologyGerman 4 Human GeographySpanish 4 European HistorySpanish 5 Comparative GovernmentCalculus AB US GovernmentCalculus BC MacroeconomicsStatistics US HistoryWorld History
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AP Exams
• AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates each May.
• Exams usually last around three hours.
• Each AP Exam contains:
• Multiple-choice questions
• Free-response questions (essay, problem-solving, oral response)
AP Exam Fees
• AP Exam fee for 2016 is $92 per exam (subject to change).
• Students that are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch, will pay a reduced rate per exam.
Why Take AP Exams?
Most two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States offer credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores (3 or better on a scale from 1-5).
• Credit: Students earn credit toward their college degrees.
• Advanced placement: Students can skip introductory courses and move directly into higher-level classes, and/or fulfill general education requirements.
• DAP: Must take and “pass” 4 AP Exams
DUAL CREDIT
Dual Credit Courses offered at Franklin: English 3, English 4, English 4 British
LiteratureUS History
Classes are award credit through EPCC. Check to see if your chosen colleges
accepts this dual credit.
Franklin Counseling Website
Counseling Website Useful Information
Visit the Franklin counseling website to get information on the following:
1. Information about credit by exam, credit recovery, AP and Dual Credit
2. Helpful tips about applying to college and creating a college planning guide
3. Links to study aids for the SAT and ACT
4. Scholarship and financial aid information
College Exploration Program
Largest program in the country to help students discover their interests and aptitude
April 6, during Spring Parent Teacher Conferences, free of charge
FRANKLIN PTSA
Franklin PROM
April 16th at Grace Gardens
PROJECT GRADUATION
All Night Party after graduation at Western Playland to keep kids safe
while having a blast
PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicants must be members of PTSA
$1,000 per scholarship and application will be available mid-March,
deadline in April
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Pick up form at PTSA Table in the lobby tonight.
Text 210-557-0766 if interested in helping or donating for any event (on info sheet)
Senior Activities
Date Event14-Oct Senior Auction16-Oct Neon dress-up @ Americas30-Oct Color Night @ El Dorado5-Nov Senior Royalty vs. Eastwood
Nov Senior Dodgeball*2-Dec Class Christmas tree decorating
27-Jan Mr. Franklin10-Feb Ms. Franklin
Apr Talent Show*16-Apr Prom @ Grace Gardens27-May Senior Breakfast
31-May Parade of Graduates & Senior Assembly3-Jun Senior sunset
*Dates to be announced
Tips for a Great Senior Year
Don’t stress too much Pay attention to deadlines Make good connections with your teachers Be active in school Visit Mr. Couder in the Go Center room S133 for help
with colleges and scholarships Visit franklin.episd.org for useful information or ask
your counselor any questions you have. Have fun!
Don’t forget to order your class rings!
Cap and Gown Price $30
Announcement Price $1.10 each
Congratulations Class of 2016!!!