college information night columbia city high school march 18, 2010
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College Information NightCollege Information Night
Columbia City High SchoolMarch 18, 2010
You have lots on your You have lots on your plate….plate….Academics
Extra-curricular activities
Part-time job
It’s not too early to start
thinking about
college!!!
Where do I start?Where do I start?
Ask yourself…What am I looking for?
Do I want a large college or a small college? How many students would I like to have per
class? Do I want to stay close to home? What does the college offer academically? What opportunities does the college allow
me to take advantage of? Are there lots of clubs and organizations at
the college in which I can be involved? How much will it cost? Are there
scholarships available?
OK…I know what I’m looking OK…I know what I’m looking for. Now what?for. Now what?
Talk to family and friends Visit college websites Schedule time to meet with your Guidance
Counselor Set up visits to colleges that are interesting to
you…spring and summer before senior year are GREAT times to visit
Sign up for E-Transcript – beginning of Junior year(
http://www.docufide.com/htmlR/services/vda/froStu.html)
**Remember…senior year is busy. Starting your college search now will save you time and effort later!
SophomoresSophomoresCareer Exploration:
◦O*Net Online: ◦Holland’s Code: ◦Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Sign up for the PSAT in October of junior year
Take SAT/ACT in spring of junior year
Seek leadership/volunteer roles…get involved!
What’s all out there?
Wherever you end up, Wherever you end up, colleges look for…colleges look for… SAT or ACT scores
◦ Register for one of the tests http://www.collegeboard.com/ (SAT) http://www.actstudent.org/ (ACT)
◦ Prepare before taking the test Practice testing from books Online prep work
College Prep coursework◦ Work with Guidance Counselor to make sure you
are on pace for diploma track you want to follow Your involvement
◦ Write down everything you’re involved with in and out of school
◦ Join a club, play a sport, or volunteer…anything you do outside of class could impress an Admissions office
What do college What do college professors say?professors say?Communication/presentation skills
lackingImportance of mathEnglish skills
◦Includes writing, reading comprehension and ability to do research
What can you do now?
**Taken from Professors Offer Advice on Making Students "College Ready“,
January 2010; http://cell.uindy.edu/e-news/echs/0106.php
How will I be able to pay for How will I be able to pay for college?college?Financial Aid is
available to most students
Start saving now…students can work, parents can put money away
College loans are an option
Strong academics =
Scholarship Websites:
Fastweb.comCollegeboard.comScholarships.com**Check with the
Guidance Office for opportunities
SENIOR TIMELINESENIOR TIMELINESpring/Summer 2010Review for/take the SAT or ACTVisit colleges of interest…most will do
individual visits, but also look for “open house” events
Explore ways of getting involved outside of school (i.e. Church, volunteering, etc.)
Begin looking for outside scholarships/research scholarship opportunities at the colleges that interest you◦ Create chart with due dates and
requirements
August - SeptemberAugust - SeptemberStart to narrow down your search
after summer visits and researchBegin filling out college
applications ◦Many online applications are free
Meet with Guidance Counselor to organize your college search
Continue searching for outside scholarships/start to turn in applications for them
FallFallComplete college applications by November 1st. ◦Begin talking with colleges about
Financial AidSchedule college visitsAttend College Fair at CCHS
(October 11th)Complete Lilly Scholarship
http://whitleycountycommunityfoundation.org/
WinterWinterContinue applying for outside
scholarships◦CCHS website◦Community Foundation
File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – starting January 1st
Attend CCHS Financial Aid Night (January)
KEEP GRADES UP!
March/April/MayMarch/April/MayThe “stretch run”
◦Spring Break visits – try an overnight!◦Financial Aid packages arrive
Talk with parents, Guidance Counselors, and Admissions Counselor at particular school
◦Deposit to college(s) of your choice – Deadline May 1st
◦Let other colleges know you are no longer interested
◦Complete housing forms and other paperwork for college of your choice
Summer Checklist…Summer Checklist…CCHS Graduation! Send your final high school transcript to college
through E-Transcript (http://www.docufide.com/htmlR/services/vda/froStu.html)
Contact Future Roommates to pre-plan on who’s purchasing “what” items for the dorm room
Continue to work a part time job to save money for college
Attend on campus orientation/registration sessions
Investigate health-insurance options Start packing!
Questions? Questions?
Where do I go for help with Where do I go for help with the college search?the college search?
Contact Information:Mr. Phil Fry, A-E 244-6136 ext. 3218
Ms. Sarah Maynard, F-Lh ext. [email protected]
Mrs. Kim Waugh, Director, LI-R ext. 3213 [email protected]
Mr. Derek Yoder, S-Z ext. 3208 [email protected]
Greg Hetrick, Guidance [email protected]
Check out the CCHS Check out the CCHS website!website!http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/
college.html
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/financial_aid.html
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/juniors.html
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/seniors.html