Life After GodwinWhere will you go?

How do you get there?

•Getting ready for college

•Selecting college

•Applying to college

•Paying for college

•Career planning

•Resources

Are you ready as a high school student?

Your classes – rigor & strength

Your GPAYour Activities

World Languages

Algebra II

Juniors!You’ve taken your PSAT

Now what?

Examine your GPA How do your classes stack-up?

• How does your GPA compare to the colleges in which you’re interested?

• Are you taking a full academic load? This year and next?

• Are the courses at an appropriate level?• College Prep, Honors or AP

• Can you challenge yourself and still maintain the grades?

• Do you know that one or two classes during your senior year can make you a stronger candidate?

Your next moveRegister for the SAT and/or ACT in the spring

Research colleges

Discuss finances/research

financial aid•

• Optional essay section (check college admission requirements?

• 5 sections (with optional essay)

• Math through basic Trigonometry

Science reasoning section

30 minute optional essay

Little emphasis on vocabulary

ALL multiple choice

No stand alone science

50 minute optional essay

De-emphasis on vocabulary

Some grid-in responses (math)

Take them both & see!

• Very individual decision.

• Do your scores match your grades?

• What scores are needed for your colleges of interest?

• Take advantage of the free practice options!• www.khanacademy.org and www.actstudents.org• Local free practice test and review session

• Additional resources are on the School Counseling website

What about prep classes?

What else do colleges evaluate?

Clubs and organizations

Athletics

Community service

Leadership

Work experience

Recommendations

From the National Association of College Admission Counselor

“Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match”

Finding the right college for you.

Considerations• Location (urban, rural, suburban) (in-state, out-of-state) (a few miles

away from home, a few hours away)

• Size

• Cost ( in vs. out-of-state) (public vs. private)

• Special programs or majors

• Campus Life (sports, organizations, Greek life, events)

• Academic profile/prerequisites

• Campus feel/atmosphere

Average GPA 3.18

Average GPA 3.91Average GPA 3.62Average GPA 3.73

Average GPA 4.43

Average GPA 3.37

Ways to research collegeswww.collegeboard.org (use the college search tool)

Godwin’s book of “Admissions Statistics”

College websites

Campus visits

Connect with professionals in your future career

College admission representatives visitsAverage GPA 3.76

Narrow down your list!

1. Safety/Sure-bet College

2. 50/50 Colleges

3. Reach Colleges

Remember -College Admissions is a Competition!

What does it all mean?

Decision Plans/Policies• Early Decision

• Early Action

• Regular Decision

• Rolling Admission

• Deferred Decision

College Entrance Exams • The SAT

• The ACT

• With or Without Writing

• SAT Subject Tests

• AP Exams

What does it all mean?

Degrees• Associates Degree

• Certificate Program

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree

• Doctoral Degree

Money Matters• FAFSA

• CSS Profile

• Award Package

• Scholarships

• Grants

• Subsidized Loans

• Non-subsidized Loans

What does it all mean?The Common Application

What does it all mean?

Parchment

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Your To-Do-List for College!

Register for SAT and/or ACT

Chose your senior year schedule wisely, January/February

Attend the Henrico College and Career Night in November

Attend the Financial Aid Workshop in the fall

Research colleges

Create a personal résumé

Visit college campuses

End Game – Employment!

•ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery) test will be given in March

•www.vawizard.org•www.act.org/profile

Pay Attention to Announcements!

Lunchtime college visits

College open-houses

College receptions in the area

PTSO Sponsored college programs

Financial Aid Workshops

Stay Tuned to School Counseling!Remind 101 is a one-way text messaging and email system. All personal information remains completely confidential. The counselors will never see your phone number, nor will you ever see theirs.

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