PRESENTED BY:ALISHA DUENAS

OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES

College 101

ACT

Next Test Date: December 13, 2014, register by November 2. www.actstudent.org Test as many times as you want. June and December pay extra for test questions and answers returned to you. $38.00 $54.50 with Writing 2 Test waivers each year if free or reduced lunch (see Mrs. Duenas)

Need to take the Writing Section if considering the Education Field Composite of 22 on ACT plus Writing, not required to take the TAP (Teacher

Education Test) Online Prep—only one endorsed by ACT

www.actonlineprep.com All Juniors set up with user name and password. Seniors set up last year—it is still valid. See me if forgot user name or password See me if underclassman and wants to start studying.

Most students increase scores 1-4 points each time they take it.

Financial Aid

Apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply online at www.fafsa.org Go to pin.ed.gov to obtain Pin Number first

Use the same PIN for all children Keep same PIN for all children Only create new PIN if first time in college

Can complete FAFSA starting January 1, 2015 Use 2014 taxes

Scholarships

Scholarships Large number in Spring. Check Weekly Pawnee Education Foundation Pawnee PTO

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln www.ccfl.org January 1-March 1

Illinois Student Assistance Commission www.isac.org www.whatsnextillinos.org Golden Apple

Fastweb.com Scholarshipmonkey.com Collegenet.com Collegeboard.com Scholarships.com National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

www.dar.org The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of

degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education

What do Colleges Look For?

• Strength in Curriculum• GPA• ACT Scores• Diversity• Extracurricular Activities (volunteer, work, school activities)• Character

• Most require Counselor Report• Teacher recommendation

What should YOU look for?

Academics Do they offer the top 3-4 career choices that you have?

Activities/ Athletics Cost Environment Cost

Scholarship Amounts Compare Apples to Apples

Location Size Social Life

Dorm set up—honors dorms Love football….don’t go to SIUE!

Parent Tips

Help your student understand the process

Be realistic and non-judgmental

Be in the “back seat” and not the driver

Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions

Be aware of deadlines and procedures

Don’t care your student to others

Don’t dwell on disappointments

Celebrate Successes!

Lincoln Land Community College

Admission Deadlines: None Scholarship Deadlines:

LLCC Foundation Scholarships Application Process in online and begins in March ONLY way to earn Scholarship $ at LLCC

Current Juniors and Seniors can take classes for Dual Credit at LLCC Apply to LLCC Attend Classes at either Taylorville (other HS students) or Springfield Must be on track to graduate Count as electives at PHS Turn in grades each semester to Mrs. Duenas

Benedictine University @ Springfield

4 year, Catholic Liberal Arts College Tuition and Fees: $16,600 year + $8,000 room and board Typical Freshman Profile:

Average ACT: 21 Average GPA: 2.5 Class Rank: Top 50%

Largest Majors: Elementary Education Psychology Business-Finance—International Business Degree starting Fall 2014

Admission Deadlines: Rolling Scholarship Deadlines: Rolling

Residents of Sangamon County—Apply by March 1 for Sangamon Co. Scholarship $500

Honors College tentative start Fall 2015

Eastern Illinois University

Tuition and Fees: $20,104 8,347 Undergrad & 1,428 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

ACT: 20-24 GPA: 2.7-3.9

Admission Deadlines: Rolling Admissions Scholarships and Deadlines:

Presidential Scholars Award: Honors Students who are in the top 10%of their class, or GPA 3.5 with 30 ACT or top 5%, ACT 28 and 3.75 GPA.

Commitment to Excellence Scholarships: Vary according to GPA and ACT Score. No separate process.

Panther Promise: Income criteria www.eiu.edu/scholarships

Guaranteed Tuition Rate: Locks in for 4 Years EIU4: Guarantees eligible students will graduate in 4 years or they

pay the cost of classes to finish the degree.

Greenville College

Private, 4 year Christian College Tuition and Fees: $32,404 Typical Freshman Profile

ACT: 18 GPA: 2.25 Upper 50% of graduating class

Off campus programs such as: Study Abroad Mission Trips Students International

Admission Deadlines: Rolling Scholarships and Deadlines:

McAllaster Honors Scholarship—separate application Trustee’s & President’s Scholarship: start at ACT of 26 and GPA of 3.0

Illinois College

Enrollment 932 Undergraduate Students 4 Year, Private, Liberal Arts College

Rated one of the top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation by Washington Weekly

Tuition and Fees: $38,400 2012-13 the average gift aid to first year students from all sources covered 51% of

total cost to attend 98% of students at IC receive grants and scholarships

Typical Freshman Profile: Varies and not based on test scores Admission Deadlines: Rolling Scholarship Deadlines:

Apply by December 15 for Full Tuition Scholarship Consideration Rolling for other Scholarships

Millikin University

Independent, 4 Year University Approx. 2,300 Undergraduates Tuition and Fees: $38,498 year 98% of students receive part of over $50 million each year in

scholarship $$  Majors:

Arts & Sciences Business, Fine Arts Professional Studies

Admission Deadlines: Rolling Scholarship Deadlines:

Rolling Admission deadline Jan. 1 and Honors College Deadline Feb. 1.

Northern Illinois University

Tuition and Fees: $22,748 a year 15, 814 Undergraduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

ACT: 23 GPA: 3.0 Top 50% of graduating class

Top Majors: Business Education Health and Human Services Engineering Visual and Performing Arts

Admission Deadlines: Priority Deadline: November 15 Deadline: May 15

Scholarship Deadlines: File by November 15. Honors Program

29 ACT, top 10% and 3.75 GPA

University of Illinois @ Springfield

Tuition and Fees: $20.967 (Room and Board $9,600) 3, 039 Undergraduate Students, 2,100 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

ACT: 23 GPA: 3.37 Upper 66%

Majors: Business Public Service Criminal Justice Pre-Med New—Environmental Studies and Information Systems Security

Admission Deadlines Priority Deadline is May 1, although acceptance is at a first come, first serve until full

Scholarships and Deadlines: December 1: Primary Scholarship Application Available February 15: Application Deadline

Illinois State University (ISU)

Tuition and Fees: $23,024 ($9,754 R&B) 17, 648 Undergraduate & 2.276 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

Average ACT score: 24 GPA: 3.41 If you fall in low end, Academic Personal Statement required.

Largest Majors: Education: 1 in 4 teachers in IL graduated from Illinois State

Application Deadline: Preferred admission: November 15, 2015 (Decision by Dec. 31) Application Final Deadline: April 1, 2015

Scholarships: Preferred Deadline November 15, Final January 5 Presidential Scholarship: Composite ACT: 30, GPA: 3.5 (11K year) University Scholarship: Composite ACT: 25, GPA: 3.4 (6K year) (Hardship Underrep) Redbird Academic: ACT: 25, GPA: 3.4 (1-4K year) Transfer Scholarships (2K year) All but the RedBird Require a separate application Honors College: Apply by March 1. Separate Application

McKendree University

4 Year Liberal Arts University 2,358 Undergraduate & 669 Graduate students Tuition and Fees: $35,820 Year (8,920 R&B)

14:1 Faculty Student Ratio Typical Freshman Profile:

24 ACT 3.5 GPA

Largest Majors Sports Programs

Athletic Training Sports Management—within the School of Business Coaching

Education—English, Math and Business Education Occupational Therapy (3+2 Agreement with Washington University)

Admission Deadline Rolling Admissions Apply by December 1 for Presidential and Honors Scholarships

SIU-Carbondale

Tuition and Fees: $21,945 year 12, 138 Undergraduate & 4.613 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile: Will be admitted with:

Average ACT Score: 23 with Core GPA 2.0 Average ACT Score: 18 with Core GPA 3.0

Majors: Aviation Program is one of the Top in the Nation School of Business: Top 5% in the World Radiologic Services: 1 of 4 Four Year Degree programs in the State

Admission Deadlines: Priority Date: December 1, 2014 Final Application Date: May 1, 2015

Scholarships: Deadline to Apply December 1. Chancellor Scholarship: Minimum Composite ACT score is 24 (1/2 28 higher) (Full Ride) University Excellence Scholarship: Minimum Composite ACT score: 28 Dean’s Scholars Honors College: Minimum GPA 3.75

Dual Admission Program with Lincoln Land Community College

SIU-Edwardsville

Tuition and Fees: $18,519 year R&B 8,781 (locked in for 4 years) 11,226 Undergraduate & 2,621 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

Average ACT Score: 23 75% of students admitted are in the top 50% of their graduating class 2.5 GPA for Admission

Top Majors for Incoming Freshman: Still deciding Nursing Pre-pharmacy Business Administration Mechanical Engineering

Admission Deadlines: Priority Freshman Deadline: December 1, 2014 Freshman Application Deadline: May 1, 2014

Scholarships: Apply by December 2 date Meridian: Admitted Freshman with Composite ACT 27 or above (separate application

required) Cougar Pride: Admitted Freshman and transfers with Composite ACT 23 and above Honors Program: ACT 25 GPA 3.5. Includes all Meridian Scholars

University of Illinois @ Chicago

Tuition and Fees: $26, 750 year (R&B approx. $8,000) 16,600 Undergrad & 11,000 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

ACT: 25 3.5 GPA

Majors: Leading research university in the United States Over 70 Undergraduate Programs 80 Master’s Programs 60 Doctoral Programs

Admission Deadlines: January 15 Housing is first come, first serve. Separate application after admission.

Scholarships and Deadlines: November 1 Freshman considered at application for scholarships Honors College requires separate application found online.

University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign

Tuition and Fees: $35, 154 R&B $10,848 32,294 Undergraduate & 10,080 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

ACT Scores: 27-32 Class Rank: Upper 15% of Sr. Class

Largest Majors: Electrical Engineering Psychology Computer Science Accountancy

Engineering Program ranked #5 in the Country by US News and World Reports #1 Ranked Engineering Physics Program #2 Ranked Civil Engineering #2 Ranked Materials Science and Engineering Program

Admission Deadlines Priority Filing Deadline November 1 Final Filing Deadline is December 1. ACT scores must be send directly from ACT.

Western Illinois University

Tuition and Fees: $20,732 R&B $9, 450 9,873 Undergrad & 1,834 Graduate Students Typical Freshman Profile:

Average ACT: 21 Average High School GPA: 3.04

Top Majors: Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (Top 5 in the Nation) Biology Psychology including new Forensic Psychology Degree Elementary Education Agriculture (Includes Fire Science) Only Sports Broadcasting Production Program in the State Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration

Preferred Application Deadline : December 1 Scholarships: Apply by May 15

Separate Freshman Scholarship Application Online Automatically considered for Western Commitment Scholarship based on ACT and GPA

Other Information

College Days Juniors get 2College/Career Day Seniors receive 3 College/Career Days

College Open Houses College Sports

NCAA Clearinghouse Keeping the grades! Let you coach know your interested.

Honors Programs Most Universities/Colleges offer them Ask at Visits about the Program

Links to the Handouts from the workshop: www.iacac.org/articulation