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COLLEGE 1
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Seminars are funded by a Guidance and Counseling iGrant from OSPI
INTRODUCTION
5 events; 4 parents and students, 1 student onlyChoosing a College: Oct 16-7PMSAT & ACT Prep: Oct 30-7PMCollege Fair, Portland, OR: November 1 College Essays, Applications & Scholarships: Nov 13-7PM FAFSA in Detail: Dec 11-6:00 PM-Classitorium
Events are iGrant Funded by OSPI
Goal: learn and enhance understanding of the college process from preparation to admission.
Ask questions any time.
Feedback at events will be important for improvement.
TONIGHT’S AGENDA: ESSAYS, APPS & SCHOLARSHIPS• Hear from Julie Johnson, Centralia College
Foundation
• Look at college application basics.
• Look at college essay prompts.
• Learn the basics of a well written college personal statement.
• Visit scholarship search engines & web pages.
• Look at CHS Dollars for Scholarships sample application.
COLLEGE APPLICATION BASICS
• Requirements: make sure you qualify for admission.• See admissions>requirements for undergraduates.• Core Classes, SAT Scores, GPA.
• Remember timelines & set reminders!• Priority deadlines for Acceptance, Housing, Financial Aid, Scholarships
• Have personal, academic and family information ready and at your fingertips• Tax information, letters of recommendation contact information, school
(academic and personal=Transcripts and awards) information. • Open up a folder on your computer and start adding information; save
and back up.
• Use your resources:• Counselors, Career Center, or Call Directly to Admissions Office
• Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream
REQUIREMENTS- CHECK EACH INSTITUTION4 Y E A R U N I V E R S I T Y ( G E N E R A L )
High School Graduation Requirements, plus:
Extra year of math, science, English.
Foreign lang- 2-3 years
High SAT Score
Good GPA
Strong Senior Year
2 Y E A R C O L L E G E
High School Graduation Requirements, plus
Classes in your field of study.
Early application.
Trending upward. . .
See our website for 2 year, 4 year & NCAA entrance comparisons: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/293
TIMELINES AND REMINDERS
• Notebook• Personal information, recommenders,
• iPhone App• College Application Organizer- Ken Friedman
• See Peterson’s, College Net for Overall yearly timeline:• http://www.petersons.com/; http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
• Gather information early and edit it.
• Work with needed people early:• Recommenders• Registrar for transcripts• Counselor• Admissions & financial aid staff at the college you are applying to
APPLY TO FOUR
Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream
Solid: pretty sure I am going here and I can get in.
Reach: I would like to go here, but I think it is a reach for me to do so.
Dream: I am a pretty convinced I cannot go here, but I will apply and dream a little!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAYS
Personal Essay or Statement types:
• The “You” Question:• Example: "The University of Vermont values a diverse student body.
What contributions might you make to our campus community outside of academic achievement?"
• The “Why Us” [College] Question:• Example: "How did you become interested in American University?"
• The Creative Question:• Example: "Sharing intellectual interests is an important aspect of
university life. Describe an experience or idea that you find intellectually exciting, and explain why."
COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAYS 2
See paper for pitfalls and ideas about the 3 types of essays:
• Get an essay reviewer: • Parent or family member• Trusted teacher, usually in the English department• Counselor• Admissions professional
• Allow time for feedback• Don’t take feedback too personally• Re-write if you think you need to.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Our CHS Website: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/2237• The WashBoard.org: http://www.thewashboard.org/login.aspx • Dollars for Scholars at Centralia High School: http://
www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/298• Let’s take a look at DFS application on paper.
• A few search Engines:• http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/2238 Our Web page with Links• http://www.college-scholarships.com/ College scholarships• http://www.gocollege.com/ Go College• http://www.finaid.org/ Financial Aid• There are many, many more. Beware of scams!
QUESTIONS?
Jim Parker, Counselor [email protected] 360-827-6309
Matt Whitmire, Counselor [email protected] 360-827-6308
Deb Everley, Counselor [email protected] 360-827-6273
Josh Lowe, Administration [email protected] 360-330-7605