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Welcome to
College Night for Juniors
DHS College Counselors
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Ms. Kristen Doktor
Ms. Kim Wiley
CCRC Website: https://www.dist113.org/domain/850
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College Visits
Admission Tests
Resources
Next Steps
Q & A - Individual Questions
College Search Process
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AGENDA
❖ While this might be a review for some parents/guardians, students are learning the information for the first time. Our focus is on the students – this is a growth and learning experience for them!
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UPWARD TREND
❖ If students did not do well during freshman or sophomore year, an improved junior year looks very promising for colleges
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SENIOR YEAR COURSE CONSIDERATION
4-5 core academic courses
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Strength of schedule
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Do not lighten your course load
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Choose your classes carefully
No changes senior year
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Graduation Requirements
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College Requirements
❖ Your course selections and your senior year grades are both VERY important to colleges!
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DHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH4 years
MATH3 years
(including Algebra,
Geometry)
LAB SCIENCE
2 years
SOCIAL STUDIES
2 years(including US
History, Civics)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 years
FINE ARTS
1 semester
APPLIED ARTS
1 semester
TRAFFIC SAFETY1 semester
HEALTH1 semester
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Core Subject Requirement
District 113 Most Colleges & Universities
Highly Selective Schools
Community Colleges
English 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 yearsMath 3 years 4 years 4 years 2 years
Science 2 years 3 years 3-4 years 1-2 yearsSocial Studies 2 years 3 years 3-4 years 2 years
World Language None 2 years 2-4 years None
DHS GRADUATION vs. COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
**Some colleges require 1 year of Fine Arts (DHS requires 1 semester)
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TRANSCRIPT
❖ Record of high school career➢ It includes courses, semester grades, and overall GPA
(unweighted and weighted)■ A weighted GPA takes into account course rigor,
giving Honors and AP courses an extra point ❖ Official vs. Unofficial
➢ Official transcripts are ordered through Parchment➢ Unofficial transcripts can be viewed/printed on Infinite
Campus❖ Your transcript for college applications will be ready
September 2nd of senior year
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PEOPLE PERSONALITY PLACE
PROGRAM PRICE
The 5 P’s of College Planning
WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOUR JOURNEY?
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PEOPLE
❖ Study Body: Coed, all male, all female❖ Atmosphere: Conservative, Liberal, intellectual, spiritual,
artsy, sporty, preppy❖ Living: On-Campus, commuting❖ Religious: Community service requirements❖ Race: Diverse, non-diverse
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PERSONALITY
❖ What are your strengths? ❖ What are your weaknesses? ❖ Four-year college/university? ❖ Two-year college (College of Lake County)?❖ Do you need immediate access to professors?
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PLACE
❖ Living: On-Campus, commute❖ Location: Illinois, Midwest, West, East, etc.❖ Radius from home: Drive, fly❖ Size of School: Small medium, large, very large❖ Type of school: Public, private and/or religious❖ Setting: Urban, suburban, college town, rural❖ Weather: Hot, cold, seasons
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PROGRAM
GREEKLIFE
❖ Major: Decided, undecided❖ Minor: If you have one❖ Selectivity: Level of academic competitiveness❖ Disability Services: Level of support❖ Activities: Athletics (Division I, II, III), clubs, music, dance,
drama, yearbook, debate❖ Greek Affiliations: Fraternities, Sororities ❖ Features: Study abroad, internships, ROTC, Honors College
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PRICE
❖ Is cost a factor?❖ Financial Aid: Strong need, scholarships, work study, etc.❖ In-State vs. Out-of-State tuition ❖ Don’t let the price scare you!
➢ Even though public universities have the cheaper price tag, private colleges can often be just as affordable
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Profile of DHS StudentsDHS Class of 2017:
○ 6% attending a 2-year college
○ 90% attending a 4-year college
○ 28% in-state
○ 72% out-of-state
○ 66% public
○ 34% private
DHS Class of 2018:
○ 2% attending a 2-year college
○ 95% attending a 4-year college
○ 24% in-state
○ 76% out-of-state
○ 65% public
○ 35% private
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A “GOOD” COLLEGE
Offers activities you are interested in
Is affordable for you and your family
Is a place that will both challenge and support you
Is the location/environment you
want
Offers the academics you are interested in
Offers the internships/research opportunities/co-ops/career placement you
need
Is a place you will graduate from
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❖ It takes A’s to get into a “good” college
❖ A public university will cost me less than a
private one
❖ My SAT/ACT scores will make or break my
admissions chances
❖ The more selective a school is, the better it is
Stress Inducing Myths
❖ The higher the college’s ranking in the US news and World Report, the better it is
❖ If I don’t get into a Name Brand college, I will have no future
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WHAT’S YOUR ROLE IN THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS?
STUDENT
PARENT/GUARDIAN
❖ Students➢ There are many great matches for you and it’s about
finding the best fit➢ Ask for opinions, but it’s your decision as to where you
apply➢ When communicating with colleges, they want to hear
from YOU!➢ This is YOUR process, so take ownership!
❖ Parents/Guardians➢ Show guidance and support➢ Have honest conversations - setting parameters
(location, cost, etc.)➢ Offer personal insight into where you feel your student
would be most successful➢ Do NOT complete applications, write essays, or call
schools on behalf of students
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COLLEGE VISITS
❖ A visit to a college can be a make-or-break experience...either is great!
❖ Make it official ➢ Take advantage of days off from DHS and spring break
❖ Try to visit at least one of each: ➢ Public and private➢ Small, medium and large
❖ Research the college before you visit ❖ If possible, sit in on a class and stay overnight in a residence
hall❖ After the visit, write down notes and your impressions❖ If the college is a top choice, write a thank you card (or email)
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FAIRLY EASY COLLEGE TRIPS❖ Illinois
➢ Illinois Wesleyan U (Bloomington) - small, private
➢ Bradley U (Peoria) - medium, private
➢ U of IL-Urbana/Champaign - large, public
❖ Indiana➢ DePauw U (Greencastle) - small, private
➢ Butler U (Indianapolis) - medium, private
➢ Indiana U (Bloomington) - large, public
❖ Wisconsin➢ Beloit C (Beloit) - small, private
➢ U of WI-Whitewater (Whitewater) - medium, public
➢ U of WI-Madison (Madison) - large, public
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ADMISSION TESTS
SAT Subject Tests
Mathematics
Science
History
English
Languages
TEST OPTIONAL
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ADMISSION TESTS
❖ Math, Reading, Writing & Language❖ Writing (optional) ❖ Test score: 400-1600❖ No guessing penalty ❖ Free test at DHS 4/9/19
www.collegeboard.org
❖ English, Math, Reading, Science❖ Writing (optional)❖ Total score: 1-36❖ No guessing penalty
www.actstudent.org
*All colleges accept SAT or ACT*Send your scores to 4 colleges for free
❖ State Administered SAT➢ Students will receive their scores from the 4/9/19 state
test through their College Board account■ Will require you to create an account if you don’t
already have one➢ Scores will be available in May➢ Link your scores to Khan Academy to receive
customized lesson plans based on areas needing improvement
■ How to link scores to Khan Academy: https://youtu.be/QIkCoQoZ21U
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SAT SUBJECT TESTS
SAT Subject Tests
Mathematics
Science
History
English
Languages
❖ Each test is 1 hour long covering one subject; you can take up to 3 tests on each test date
❖ Required or “recommended” at some colleges, especially competitive colleges➢ Only 4 US colleges require Subject Tests: CalTech,
Cornell, Harvey Mudd, and MIT❖ Check college’s requirements EARLY (now!)❖ CCRC has study books for each subject❖ To learn more, utilize practice test and to register, visit
www.collegeboard.org
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TEST OPTIONAL
❖ Many colleges and universities recognize that the standardized test may not be the best way to evaluate a student’s admissibility
❖ These school are called “Test Optional” - meaning that a test score is not required to be submitted
❖ A list of these schools can be found at www.fairtest.org - there are over 1,000!
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WHO IS IN THE CCRC?
COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Ms. Kristen [email protected]
224.632.3050
COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Ms. Kim [email protected]
224.632.3061
CCRC SPECIALIST
Ms. China [email protected]
224.632.3062
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ms. MJ [email protected]
224.632.3060
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WHAT SERVICES AND RESOURCES ARE
OFFERED THROUGH THE CCRC?
❖ College appointments with students and parent/guardians❖ Assistance with developing a college list and assessing
chances for admission❖ Individual college application and essay review❖ Provide timely college related information❖ Arrange for college reps to visit DHS❖ Offer student walk-in hours daily❖ Assist in testing and transcript requests❖ Workshops - Essay, MaiaLearning, application, self-reporting,
etc.❖ Small student groups - Juniors & Seniors❖ Resume and mock interviews❖ FAFSA completion workshops❖ Provide guidance with scholarship search❖ Review financial aid packages
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❖ What are your needs?
❖ Be an informed consumer
❖ Consider services provided through DHS vs outside providers
❖ Outside services can offer additional support
❖ All pieces of an application must be completed by the student
❖ A student gains acceptance into college on their own merit
UTILIZING OUTSIDE SERVICES
❖ Though you think you may need, it’s not necessary❖ This is a family decision - there is no right or wrong answer❖ What services do they provide that DHS does not?
➢ DHS offers services are free of charge. Consider what it is you are paying for.
❖ Ask questions!➢ What is their background?➢ What training or experience do they have in college
counseling? Are they a certified Independent Educational Consultant?
➢ Are they members of professional college admission organizations? NACAC, IACAC, IECA, HECA, etc.
➢ When was the last time they were on a college campus? How often are they visiting campuses?
❖ Our time during the school day is dedicated to meeting the needs of our students. Our priority is to meet face-to-face
❖ with students answering questions and reviewing/completing pieces of the application. Replying to email may take up to 24 hours.
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CCRCWEBSITE
❖ https://www.dist113.org/domain/850➢ Juniors - Class of 2020
■ Newsletters: Sent monthly, will contain pertinent information
■ Programs and Workshops: Materials will be available the day after a program
■ Resources■ Calendar of events
➢ College Application & Exploration Tools➢ College Representative Visits: Review the process to be
excused from class➢ Financial Aid
■ Scholarships➢ NCAA
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INTRODUCING….
❖ New, college and career planning program❖ Students and parents/guardians have seperate accounts.
➢ Parent/guardian account is view only❖ Logging In:
➢ Students: MaiaLearning has Google authentication. Go to www.maialearning.com, click “Sign In” (located in the upper right corner). On sign-in page, click “Sign In with Google” and select your school email address.
➢ Parents/Guardians: You received an email in September containing a one-time password to create an account
■ If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact China Saria ([email protected])
❖ College Search Video https://vimeo.com/287512790➢ Please note, the “Compare Me” section on the college
widget within the ‘Colleges Considering” section has been disabled for maintenance. The same information, along with scattergrams, are available within the ‘Compare Me’ section of the student dashboard.
➢ Maia Drive: All important questionnaires and program registrations will be shared through Maia Drive.
■ The ‘Post-Secondary Planning - CCRC’ folder will be shared on December 20
❖ Maia Workshops will be held in beginning of December during lunch periods. Specifics to follow.
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COLLEGE COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS
We are here to help!
❖ Begin second semester - held during the school day, with limited before (7:15 am) and after (3:15 pm) school options
❖ Appointments are made via online system - opens December 20. An email with a link and instructions will be sent out.
❖ Schedule a meeting with either college counselor. Once you meet with a college counselor, we ask that you refer all of your questions and senior year appointments to that same college counselor.
❖ Student must complete the “College Counselor Pre-Appointment Questionnaire” on MaiaLearning at least 3 school days before the appointment. Parents/Guardians are welcome. This questionnaire will be in the “Post-Secondary Planning - CCRC’ folder on December 20.
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COLLEGE GROUPS FOR JUNIORS
❖ Small groups that meet once a week for about 8 weeks during second semester. We work on different aspects of the college process: ➢ College search➢ Career exploration➢ Virtual college tours➢ Testing➢ Essays➢ Resumes➢ Interviews➢ Recommendations
❖ Students register through MaiaLearning - will be included in the ‘Post-Secondary Planning - CCRC’ folder sent on December 20
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Why? Who? When?
Waiver of Access
❖ Letters of recommendations are used to consider the applicants qualities, characteristics and capabilities in and outside of the classroom
❖ Colleges are looking to hear from 2 core teachers (from junior year), 1 counselor➢ Counselors will require questionnaires to be completed by
both the student and parent/guardian. This will be available in the ‘Post-Secondary Planning - CCRC’ folder after winter break.
❖ If you believe your colleges will ask you to provide letters, ask in May of junior year (we will remind you)
❖ District 113 Waiver of Access➢ Students have the right to waive or not waive their right to
access letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf➢ Students are encouraged to waive their right as it makes
letters of recommendation more credible. Some recommenders will not write a letter if right to access is not waived.
➢ All juniors must complete 1 form (just once) before any recommendations from a District 113 employee will be sent
➢ Form must be signed by student and parents/guardians (both must check whether they waive or do not waive)
➢ Completed forms should be returned to Ms. Thurau in the CCRC
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS❖ District 113 Understanding College Options - January 23, 2019 at HPHS
❖ District 113 Financial Planning For College - March 21, 2019 at DHS
❖ District 113 Exploring the Application Process - April 18, 2019 at DHS
❖ College Fairs
○ Gap Year Fair - January 26, 2019 at New Trier HS
○ College of Lake County College Fair - March 14, 2019 at CLC
○ Niles Township District 219 College Fair - March 19, 2019 at Niles West HS
○ Glenbrook College Fair - April 11, 2019 at Glenbrook North HS
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❖ Think about what YOU want
❖ Explore Maia and attend a workshop
❖ Make a potential college list by doing research
❖ Register for the SAT/ACT
❖ Read the monthly newsletter
❖ Schedule an appointment with Ms. Doktor or Ms. Wiley
❖ Take advantage of CCRC resources! We are here to help you.
❖ Consider the 5 P’s❖ Research!
➢ Use web resources like MaiaLearning and College Board
➢ Look at college websites➢ Attend local college fairs➢ Ask teachers, counselor, parents/guardians, family,
friends➢ Look at how many different schools (not just ones that
send you information or where your friends go)➢ Meet with college representatives that visit DHS
❖ College lists can start large. As you do research, your list will shrink. The average amount of colleges applied to is 5-7.
