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Senior College Night
Presentation
for the
Graduating Class
of
2018
Presented by:
Wade A. Klein, M.A., Ed.M., M.S.Ed.
HSMSE Director of College Services & School Counselor
1. Start NOW!!! 2. Remember: What’s Best for YOU!!! 3. Take ownership of the process 4. Time management – think of it as another class 5. Chunking and Eating Frogs 6. Remember the “Tortoise and the Hare” 7. Be Proactive
Get Organized!
!
...and it will all come
together!
Core/
Most
Confident Reasonable Reach
Keeping You Organized
Likely
Colleges
ReachKeeping You Informed
but wait there’s
more...!
Spring College Fair Contact List
Lunchtime Workshops
English Class Push-in Presentations
Visits by College Representatives
Monthly NewslettersHSMSE College Visits! Procedures: 1. You MUST get that period’s teacher permission PRIOR to the College Visit. 2. If the College Visit is scheduled during the lunch periods from 11am -12pm, you MUST attend the visit only during your lunch period. 3. Your teachers do NOT have to permit you to attend these visits. 4. If these visits occur during one or two particular classes, you should speak with your teacher about attending only some of these visits and/or make arrangements to make up class work. Please note that the College Visits have been scheduled based on the travel schedules of the college representatives.
to
Completing the
College Application
ProcessThink About YOUR Personal
STEP 1: Preferences
Explore your possible college
STEP 2: majors and careers
Register, study and take
STEP 3: standardized exams
Research Colleges and Make
STEP 4: Intelligent, Strategic, and
Efficient College Choices
Ask Teachers, Counselors,
STEP 5: Mentors, Employers
for RecommendationsWrite, Read, & Review Your
STEP 6: College Applications
Write and review your main
STEP 7: essay, Supplemental Essays,
and Short Answer Questions
Market yourself
STEP 8: to the colleges
STEP 9: Apply for financial aid
STEP 10: Finalize Your College ChoicesThink About YOUR Personal Preferences
How to Choose the Best Colleges
That Are Best For
YOU!
“Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match!”
Discovering colleges that “fit” YOU the best
Researching and selecting the best colleges that
are the best for YOU!
Think about what YOU want and need when
examining your college choicesWhat Am I Looking For In A College? Understanding & Learning About Yourself
Personal Preferences: Geographic Preference GPA and Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT) Location (Urban, Suburban, Rural) School Size Type of Institution (Technical Institute, Liberal Arts College, Women’s Colleges, HBCU, HSI,) Specific Needs (Financial, Medical Needs)
Match & Fit: Match: Are you an academic MATCH with the colleges? Fit: Are you a good fit for and with the incoming class?
Holistic College Admission: In no particular order • GPA • Class Rank • Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT) • Ability or desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community • Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement • Status of a first-generation student • Academic competiveness of the high school • High School performance if adversely affected by physical, emotional or learning environmental factors
Explore your possible
college majors and
careersExplore and think about your possible college major(s) and career(s) Complete online college major, career, and personality assessment devices Professional evaluation and analysis of interests and aptitudes
Online College Major/Career and Personality
Assessment Devices and Information
www.bls.gov/oco
(Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Federal
Government)
www.myroad.com
(service of the College Board; free if you have taken the
PSAT)
www.makingitcount.com
www.mapping-your-future.org
www.nacacnet.org
www.princetonreview.com
www.queendom.com
www.xap.comRegister, study and take standardized exams
Standardized Testing
Schedule
Februar Septemb
March April May
y June er October November December
11th 11th 11th
11th 11th Grade 12th 12th Grade 12th Grade 12th Grade
Grade Grade Grade
Grade Grade
SAT SAT SAT
SAT
ACT SAT ACT ACT Subject Exams Subject Exams Subject Exams
ACT Subject Exams
ACT ACT ACTNationally Ranked Liberal Arts Colleges
Which Deemphasize the ACT/SAT in Admissions
Decisions
4. Bowdoin College (ME) 41. Union College (NY)
4. Middlebury College (VT) “Test Flexible” 45. ConnecDcut College (CT)
14. Hamilton College (NY) “Test Flexible” 45. Dickinson College (PA)
17. Wesleyan University (CT) 45. Franklin and Marshall College (PA)
20. Smith College (MA) 50. Denison University (OH)
22. Bates College (ME) 50. GeUysburg College (PA)
22. Colby College (ME) “Test Flexible” 52. Furman University (SC)
25. College of the Holy Cross (MA) 56. St. Lawrence University (NY)
30. Bryn Mawr (PA) 59. Beloit College (WI)
31. Colorado College (CO) “Test Flexible” 59. Lawrence University (WI)
35. Pitzer College (CA) 61. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)
36. Trinity College (CT) “Test Flexible” 65. Earlham College (IN)
38. Bard College (NY) 65. Muhlenberg College (PA)
38. Mount Holyoke College (MA) 65. Wheaton College (MA)
38. Sewanee -- The University of the South (TN) 74. Lewis and Clark (OR)
fairtest.orgNationally Ranked Liberal Arts Colleges Which Deemphasize the ACT/SAT in Admissions Decisions 76. Gustavus Adolphus (MN) 115. Stonehill College (MA) 82. Knox College (IL) 115 Susquehanna University (PA) 82. Ursinus College (PA) 120. St. Anselm College (NH) 89. Agnes ScoU College (GA) 123. St. John’s College (MD) 89. St. Michael’s College (VT) 123. WiUenberg University (OH) 93. College of the AtlanDc (ME) 126. McDaniel College (MD) 97. Washington & Jefferson College (PA) 126. Presbyterian College (SC) 100 Ohio Wesleyan (OH) 146. William Jewell College (MO) 100. Augustana College (IL) 156. Illinois College (IL) 100. Bennington College (VT) 161. Hartwick College (NY) 100. Juniata College (PA) 161. Lycoming College (PA) 107. Washington College (MD) 173. Guilford College (NC) 110. Goucher College (MD) 176. Albright College (PA) 110. Hampshire College (MA) 176. Virginia Wesleyan (VA) 110. Lake Forest College (IL) fairtest.org
Nationally Ranked Universities Which Deemphasize the ACT/SAT in Admissions Decisions 23. Wake Forest University (NC) 121. DePaul University (IL) 32. Brandeis University (MA) 121. Temple University (PA) 32. New York University (NY) “Test Flexible” 135. Hofstra University (NY) 32. University of Rochester (NY) “Test Flexible” 135. Kansas State University (KS) 52. Univ. of Texas – AusDn (TX) “Top 8%” 135. New School (NY) 62. Worcester Polytechnic InsDtute (MA) 141. George Mason University (VA) 69. Texas A & M (TX) “Top 10%” 142. Arizona State University (AZ) 75. American University (DC) 142. Univ. of Texas – Dallas (TX) “Top 15%” 75. Clark University (MA) 150. University of Mississippi (MS) 119. University of Arizona (AZ) 181. University of Nevada – Reno (NV)
Regionally Ranked Liberal Arts Colleges Which Deemphasize the ACT/SAT in Admissions Decisions 2. Providence College (RI) 3. College of New Jersey (NJ) 3. Fairfield University (CT) 9. Ithaca College 11. Bryant University (RI) 11. Marist College (NY) 19. Rowan University (NJ) 28. Wagner College 41. Roger Williams University (RI) 50. Montclair State University (NJ) 83. ManhaUanville College (NY) 87. SUNY Potsdam (NY) 87. The Sage Colleges (NY) 120. UDca College 125. Keuka College (NY)
Research Colleges and
Make Intelligent,
Strategic, and Effecient
College ChoicesYour Academic Major & Career Choices
Academic & Personal Needs
Personal Preferences
Financial Needs
+ Research about Colleges
Great College ChoicesIntelligent, Strategic, and Efficient
College Planning
Reach Schools
Target or Confident Schools
Most Likely Schools
All schools should be “first choices”
Core/
Most Confident
Reasonable
Reach
Likely Colleges ReachHow Many Colleges Do I Apply To?
10 - 15 Total Colleges
Core/
Most Reasonable
Confident Reach
Likely Reach
Colleges
3 6 3 3Due Dates & Deadlines
College
HS
Application/Documents App
Deadline
Deadline
Brag Sheets & Docs for Rec
Letters
September 1
1. Early Admission
(Early Action/Early Decision)
2. Public Colleges &
Universities November 1 October 1
(i.e. UMich suggested!)
3. All College Apps:
Suggested
College Applications due: December 1 November 1Types of Colleges
College (Liberal Arts College) vs.
University
CUNY (City University of NY)
SUNY (State University of NY)
New Jersey State Schools
Out of State Public Schools Private
Sectarian = religious affiliation
Non-Sectarian = no religious affiliation
Historically Black Colleges &
Universities
Hispanic Serving Institutions
Women’s Colleges
Men’s CollegesEducational Opportunity Programs !
(EOP)!
!
Different Names, Similar Programs
CUNY: SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and
Knowledge): 4 Year
CD (College Discovery): Community Colleges
SUNY: EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)
Private: HEOP (Higher Educational Opportunity
Program)
These are all New York State based programsAsk Teachers,
Counselors, Mentors,
Employers
for RecommendationsMost Colleges Require Recommendations
from:
2 Teachers (STEM &
Humanities)
Counselor
You may also include 1 letter
from a non-school mentor or
employer
BRAG SHEETWrite, Read, & Review
Your College
ApplicationsAdmission Plans Early Decision: Binding Contract Always Exclusive November 1 Deadline Single Choice/Restrictive Early Action: Non-Binding Limited to applying EA to one school November 1 Deadline
Admission Plans Early Action Non-Binding November 1 Deadline Regular: Deadlines: November 15, December 1, December 15, December 31, January 1, January 15, February 1, March 15 Rolling: No specific deadline Number of available seats still limited
Early Admission Rates of Acceptance http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/12/20/education/choice-early-admission-chart-2013.html?_r=0
Net Price Calculator!
Parts of the Applications
for students to apply to colleges
For Teachers & Counselors
to send
Letters of Recommendation and EvaluationsWrite and review your
main essay,
supplemental essays
and short answer questionsThe College Essays What is a College Essay? What is not a College Essay? College Essay vs. Personal Statement How are Essays different from Short Answer Question?
2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. [No change] 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? [Revised] 3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? [Revised]
2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts 4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. [No change] 5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. [Revised] 6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? [New] 7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. [New]
Supplemental College Essays What are Supplemental College Essays? Academic: Many applicants to college are unsure about eventual majors. What factors led you to your interest? Tell us about an engineering idea you have, or about your interest in engineering. Describe how your ideas and interests may be realized by— and linked to—specific resources within the College of Engineering. An intellectual experience (course, project, book, discussion, paper or research topic) that has meant the most to you How you hope to use your college education A list of books you have read during the past twelve months
Supplemental College Essays Philosophical: Ben Franklin once said, “All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.” Which are you? Personal Unusual circumstances in your life Travel or living experiences in other countries A letter to your future college roommate
Structure of a Standard College Essay Paragraph 1: Grabber and Introduction Paragraph 2: Beginning of Story Paragraph 3: Supporting Details Paragraph 4: Conclusion: Why is this important? How did it affect you? What did you learn or realize? Paragraph 5: Summary and Conclusion
Short Answer Questions School Specific: Why Tufts? Why Swarthmore? Why Brown? Philosophical: Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development.
Short Answer Questions Personal: Virtually all of undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—know you better Community: Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it.. Extra-Curricular: Whether you are goaltending or cheering from the stands, celebrate the role sports plays in your life.
Market yourself to the colleges
Why “market” student’s to colleges?
Marketing Tools and Strategies
How to Get Admissions Representatives
to Know and
Love YouMarketing Tools:
Essays and
Short Answer Questions
Resumes
InterviewsTypes of Interviews
On-Campus
Off-Campus
AlumniMarketing Strategies
Find out who are your representatives
Attend local college fairs
Attend high school visits by college representatives or alumni
Visit, Email, Phone
Thank you notes
Keep recordsMarketing Strategies
Emphasize challenging or pertinent coursework
Emphasize your extra-curricular experience
Emphasize your leadership experience
Describe unique attributes or experiences
Detail the skills that you have developedTeri Technique
To know me is to love me.
Reinforce your interest in a college.
Develop a more personal relationship with your
admissions representative.Apply for financial aid
Financial Needs:
Do not let cost deter your from applying
Plan Intelligently
Apply to “Need Blind” Colleges
Know Your Financial Situation
Know Your Qualification for Loans,
Know the Amount of loans that you can affordOverview of the Financial Aid Process Steps to Submitting the FAFSA form Steps to Submitting the CSS Profile Checklists How to Research Scholarships Tips & Strategies to Maximize Your Financial Aid Awards How to Analyze a Financial Award Packages
Finalize your choices
Q A &
Wade A. Klein, M.A., Ed.M, M.S.Ed.
Director of College Services & School Counselor
High School for Math, Science, and Engineering
@ The City College of New York
Baskerville Hall
240 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Phone: (212) 281-6490
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