College Admissions 101College Admissions 101

JFK High School Guidance JFK High School Guidance DepartmentDepartment

JFK Seniors/2012

Recently accepted to:

WorkWork Military Military TradesTrades Two-year CollegesTwo-year Colleges Four-year CollegesFour-year Colleges

English 4 YearsMathematics (Algebra I, Geometry 3 Years

Alg. II)Social Studies 3 YearsScience 3 YearsForeign Language (same language) 2 Years

Colleges may also require additional courses in:

Mathematics Science Fine and Performing Arts Computer Science

College RequirementsCollege Requirements

New Trend!!!

North Carolina and Florida State Colleges Require 4 years of Math!

• Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II, and One more year!! Pre-Calc. or Calc.

When Do I Apply For College?When Do I Apply For College?

October is considered Application Month.October is considered Application Month. Apply only to your top 3-5 choices.Apply only to your top 3-5 choices. Many schools have Priority Filing Many schools have Priority Filing

deadlines. deadlines. You are responsible to know the You are responsible to know the

DEADLINES!!!! DEADLINES!!!!

The Application ProcessThe Application Process

Online applications are typically preferred Online applications are typically preferred and can be found under “Prospective and can be found under “Prospective Students” on the college website.Students” on the college website.

A limited number of paper applications are A limited number of paper applications are in the Guidance Office.in the Guidance Office.

TAKE Advantage of the COMMON TAKE Advantage of the COMMON APPLICATION!!!!APPLICATION!!!!

PROOFREAD!!!!!!PROOFREAD!!!!!!

Common Application

One application for Multiple Schools On-line Quick, Easy, and Efficient 450 Members

#1 The Program-What Will I Study?#1 The Program-What Will I Study?

Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider Favorite classesFavorite classes Work experiencesWork experiences Leisure activitiesLeisure activities School activitiesSchool activities Dream careersDream careers People admired People admired

#2 The Place-Where Am I Going?#2 The Place-Where Am I Going? Distance from homeDistance from home Residential lifeResidential life Campus settingCampus setting Campus sizeCampus size Campus safety/securityCampus safety/security Health servicesHealth services Sororities/fraternitiesSororities/fraternities Study abroad programsStudy abroad programs

NYUNYU

PENN STATEPENN STATE

#3 The Price - How Much Will It #3 The Price - How Much Will It Cost?Cost?

Discuss the cost of Discuss the cost of attendance as a familyattendance as a family

Community college & Community college & state university vs. state university vs. private school costsprivate school costs

COA (COA (Cost of AttendanceCost of Attendance))

- - EFCEFC (Expected Family Contribution)(Expected Family Contribution)

Financial Need Financial Need

What information do college admission officers review?

Grades / Overall GPAStrength of high school course selectionsAdmission Test Score

Essay

Teacher and counselor recommendationsClass rank

Student’s demonstrated interest

Personal accomplishmentsPersonality characteristicsCourses in progress Junior and Senior year

SAT Dates

May 3 JFK *** Reg. deadline April 4 $51.00 $25.00 late fee

June 7 JFK***Reg. deadline May 9 www.collegeboard.com Fee Waivers Available

Free or Reduced Lunch

ACT DATESACT DATES

June 14 Test June 14 Test Date, Reg. Date, Reg. Deadline May 9Deadline May 9

About College Admission Tests ACT (American College

Test) Predominantly used by schools in

middle-U.S. states Consists of four tests: English,

Math, Reading, Science, and Writing

Writing component is optional Top composite score is 36

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Predominantly used by east and west coast schools

Consists of three tests: Verbal, Math, Writing

Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800

What is a Transcript? What is a Transcript?

A complete record of your grades, rank in A complete record of your grades, rank in class and credits. (through the 6class and credits. (through the 6thth semester) semester)

Your highest SAT OR ACT composite score Your highest SAT OR ACT composite score will NOT be included on the transcript. will NOT be included on the transcript.

The Guidance Office will mail or email your The Guidance Office will mail or email your transcript and a school profile sheet.transcript and a school profile sheet.

What does it TAKE!!!

HARVARDHARVARD

William Patterson

The Personal ResumeThe Personal Resume

Your list of academic, athletic, Your list of academic, athletic, and community activities.and community activities.

Study examplesStudy examples Make several copiesMake several copies Begin immediatelyBegin immediately

The Teacher RecommendationThe Teacher Recommendation

Best to write out a request.Best to write out a request. Share where you are going.Share where you are going. Share what you want in the Share what you want in the

recommendation.recommendation. Share with the author the common link Share with the author the common link

between the school and yourself.between the school and yourself. Give the teacher a deadline. Give the teacher a deadline.

NJ National College FairMeadowlands Exposition Center

(at Harmon Meadow), Secaucus, NJ

400 Colleges and Universities Wed. April 23, 2014

9:00 am – 12:00 noon 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Thurs. April 24, 2014 9:00 – 12:00 noon

WE PREFER YOU GO AT NIGHT!!! ***Register before you go ONLINE!!!!!

An Overview of Financial AidAn Overview of Financial Aid

Seniors should apply for your PIN number Seniors should apply for your PIN number now at www.pin.ed.gov now at www.pin.ed.gov

File the FAFSA as soon as possible after File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2015 at www.fafsa.ed.govJanuary 1, 2015 at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete the filing process. the filing process.

ScholarshipsScholarships Register at www.fastweb.comRegister at www.fastweb.com Check WEBSITE for a complete listing of Check WEBSITE for a complete listing of

local scholarships – Wal-Mart, Iselin local scholarships – Wal-Mart, Iselin Memorial Scholarship, Woodbridge Memorial Scholarship, Woodbridge Rotary. Rotary.

Check daily Check daily NEWSLETTER for NEWSLETTER for AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Questions please contact your Questions please contact your school counselorschool counselor

Stay Positive!!!Stay Positive!!!The search for the right fit can The search for the right fit can

be exhausting and stressfulbe exhausting and stressful. .