Senior NightSenior Night for Parentsfor Parents

September 9, 2014September 9, 2014

God’s WordGod’s Word Ecclesiastes 3: 1-7 There is an appointed Ecclesiastes 3: 1-7 There is an appointed

time for everything, and a season for time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:every activity under heaven: A time to plant and a time to uproot A time to tear down and a time to build A time to weep and a time to laugh A time to be silent and a time to speak

Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity …”making the most of every opportunity …”

Tonight’s TopicsTonight’s Topics JostensJostens

Dan Grobeck Dan Grobeck

YearbookYearbookChris AckermanChris Ackerman

Senior LunchesSenior LunchesLizzy PintarichLizzy Pintarich

Moms in PrayerMoms in PrayerKelly AndersonKelly Anderson

Belinda Majors Belinda Majors

Register to VoteRegister to Vote

Naviance Naviance UC/CSUUC/CSU DVCDVC Private SchoolsPrivate Schools EssaysEssays ApplicationsApplications Financial AidFinancial Aid Grad NightGrad Night

Charlotte CoatesCharlotte Coates

HandoutsHandouts Jostens packet including Cap/Gown Order

Yearbook Parent Tribute Form (QR Code) Senior Lunch Permission Slip ACT and SAT dates Senior Calendar Christian College Fair postcard Christian college comparisons DVC admission tips

HandoutsHandouts UC Campus 2013 admission statistics CLEP example Letter of recommendation guideline Request for Transcript Personal Data form Choosing a College / Dollars and Sense FA hand-outs Alcohol abuse Selective Service requirements Transcript

Register to VoteRegister to Vote To register to vote in California, you must To register to vote in California, you must

be:be: A United States citizen, A United States citizen, A resident of California, A resident of California, 18 years of age or older on Election Day, 18 years of age or older on Election Day, Not in prison or on parole for a felony Not in prison or on parole for a felony

convictionconviction Not found by a court to be mentally Not found by a court to be mentally

incompetent. incompetent. You can pick up a voter registration form You can pick up a voter registration form

at your county elections office, library, or at your county elections office, library, or U.S. Post Office. U.S. Post Office.

Must be postmarked 15 days before the Must be postmarked 15 days before the election Online at www.sos.ca.govelection Online at www.sos.ca.gov

NavianceNaviancehttp://connection.naviance.com/bereanhttp://connection.naviance.com/berean

College & Career DatabaseCollege & Career Database Students and Parents can registerStudents and Parents can register ALLALL students must set up their students must set up their

accountaccount Search and save colleges, Search and save colleges,

scholarshipsscholarships Up to date information about Up to date information about

upcoming eventsupcoming events Access to test scoresAccess to test scores

Choosing a CollegeChoosing a College AcademicAcademic

Reputation, kept in perspectiveReputation, kept in perspective Variety of majorsVariety of majors

Liberal Arts v. specific course of studyLiberal Arts v. specific course of study Career Direct (online assessment)Career Direct (online assessment)

RetentionRetention Graduate schools that graduates Graduate schools that graduates

have attendedhave attended Acceptance rate of pre-professional Acceptance rate of pre-professional

studentsstudents MentorsMentors

Choosing a CollegeChoosing a College Public v. Secular Private v. Christian PrivatePublic v. Secular Private v. Christian Private

www.liveabove.comwww.liveabove.comwww.indocrinate-u.comwww.indocrinate-u.com

SizeSize Geographic locationGeographic location FamiliarityFamiliarity CostCost Campus VisitCampus Visit Student (not parent) ask questionsStudent (not parent) ask questions Limit choices (reach, probable, sure-thing)Limit choices (reach, probable, sure-thing)

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California Application period Nov 1-30 Application period Nov 1-30

(online Oct)(online Oct) SAT or ACT SAT or ACT andand check check

majors/campuses for SAT majors/campuses for SAT SubjectSubject

Essay (Personal Statement)Essay (Personal Statement) Classes & Grades self-reportedClasses & Grades self-reported UC’s definition of “elective”UC’s definition of “elective” UC App Workshop Oct 1 during UC App Workshop Oct 1 during

lunchlunch

Cal State UniversitiesCal State Universities Application period Oct 1 to Nov 30Application period Oct 1 to Nov 30 SAT or ACT requiredSAT or ACT required No essayNo essay Classes & Grades self-reportedClasses & Grades self-reported CSU’s definition of “elective”CSU’s definition of “elective” CSU app workshop Oct 2 during lunchCSU app workshop Oct 2 during lunch Eligibility IndexEligibility Index Highly competitive campusesHighly competitive campuses CSU App Workshop Oct 2 during lunchCSU App Workshop Oct 2 during lunch

DVC & LMCDVC & LMC

Submit FAFSA (after January 1 Submit FAFSA (after January 1 and before March 2)and before March 2)

Complete college application Complete college application (February - March)(February - March)

Take assessment test at DVC Take assessment test at DVC (February - March)(February - March)

Enroll in DVC Counseling 095 Enroll in DVC Counseling 095 (April)(April)

Be eligible for priority registration Be eligible for priority registration (late May)(late May)

EssaysEssays

Start earlyStart early SupplementSupplement application application Answer prompt – stay on topicAnswer prompt – stay on topic Be yourselfBe yourself Be honestBe honest Don’t be modest or boastfulDon’t be modest or boastful No clichés or slangNo clichés or slang Each word countsEach word counts

EssaysEssays Include the correct institution nameInclude the correct institution name Personalize the reason why you Personalize the reason why you

want to attendwant to attend Facebook page is read and Facebook page is read and

reviewed at some private reviewed at some private colleges/universitiescolleges/universities

Revise for organization, clarity and Revise for organization, clarity and meaningmeaning

Draft, edit, proofread, edit, Draft, edit, proofread, edit, proofreadproofread

Get feedbackGet feedback

ApplicationsApplications Obtain application

www.dvc.edu www.CSUMentor.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ www.commonapp.org

Apply early Rolling Admissions Early Action/Early Decision

Apply broadly Apply completely Read and re-read directions Sign the application Deadlines!

Common AppCommon App www.commonapp.org Over 500 schools use the Common App When completing the Common App, you will

invite Ms. Romjue to complete the Secondary School Report kromjue@berean-eagles.org

(If you do not use this email, your request will not be received.)

When entering courses on the Common App Enter Full Course Name Bible Courses should be entered as “Bible” On Your Own – “Home Economics” Civics (Fall)/Economics (Spring)

Berean courses are 5 credits each semester

Application ErrorsApplication Errors “I’ll start the application next week.”

Don’t run out of time to complete the application. Give yourself at least two weeks to find mistakes.

“I already ran a spell-check on my computer.”Words can be spelled correctly but used incorrectly. After your editing, ask a counselor, teacher or family member to proofread the application to catch any errors or poor phrasing.

“One copy is enough.” Print out any online forms and keep copies of all paperwork.

“I will send my application as soon as I finish this sentence...”Before you seal the envelope or click “Submit” on your computer, double- and triple-check that you have included all necessary materials.

“I assume this is right.” If you’re confused by a question or any part of the application, ask someone. A quick email to your guidance counselor or a college admission counselor can save you from making an embarrassing error.

FastWeb Student Bulletin

Applications - InterviewsApplications - Interviews

Think about what you want to achieveThink about what you want to achieve Dress neatlyDress neatly Body languageBody language

Firm handshake, good eye-contact, smileFirm handshake, good eye-contact, smile Be polite and friendlyBe polite and friendly Have questions readyHave questions ready Know your strengths and weaknessesKnow your strengths and weaknesses Write a thank-you noteWrite a thank-you note

ApplicationsApplications Make copies of everything you submit Make copies of everything you submit Get a certificate of mailing for Get a certificate of mailing for

everything that is not an online everything that is not an online submissionsubmission

Check for email responsesCheck for email responses Check online or call to determine if Check online or call to determine if

application is completeapplication is complete May 1May 1stst is National Candidate Reply is National Candidate Reply

DateDate

Letters of Recommendation & Letters of Recommendation & Transcript RequestTranscript Request

Must be given to Must be given to teachers, teachers, counselors, pastors counselors, pastors with a three week with a three week lead time before lead time before the app deadline the app deadline

The personal data The personal data sheet/resume sheet/resume should be attached should be attached to any request.to any request.

Transcript requests Transcript requests emailedemailed to Mrs. to Mrs. ShaferShafer

No CostNo Cost SendEDUSendEDU

SenioritisSenioritis

Importance of GPA throughout Importance of GPA throughout senior yearsenior year

All acceptances are tentative All acceptances are tentative until final grades are receiveduntil final grades are received

Verify transcript nowVerify transcript now May exam week proceduresMay exam week procedures Senior privilegesSenior privileges

Reducing CostReducing Cost

College Level Examination College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Program (CLEP) 34 subjects34 subjects $70 plus test center fee, usually $70 plus test center fee, usually

$15$15 Accepted at many private schoolsAccepted at many private schools www.collegeboard.org - link to www.collegeboard.org - link to

student and then CLEPstudent and then CLEP Concurrent enrollmentConcurrent enrollment Advanced PlacementAdvanced Placement

Financial AidFinancial Aid Gift Aid v. Self-help AidGift Aid v. Self-help Aid

Scholarships, grantsScholarships, grants Loans, work-studyLoans, work-study

Free Application for Federal Student Free Application for Federal Student AidAid SAR sent to you stating EFCSAR sent to you stating EFC COA – EFC = Financial NeedCOA – EFC = Financial Need

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines!Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! Filing period for FAFSA is Jan 1 – March Filing period for FAFSA is Jan 1 – March

2 at www.fafsa.ed.gov2 at www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA workshop is January 14, 2014FAFSA workshop is January 14, 2014

Financial AidFinancial Aid Cal GrantCal Grant

Automatically apply with FAFSA Automatically apply with FAFSA submissionsubmission

Entitlement grant requires 3.0 GPAEntitlement grant requires 3.0 GPA BCHS sends in GPA Verification BCHS sends in GPA Verification

Forms if parent has signed Forms if parent has signed permission formpermission form

www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com www.finaid.orgwww.finaid.org Financial aid calculator available on Financial aid calculator available on

www.finaid.orgwww.finaid.org Beware of scams Beware of scams F.A. package offered only after F.A. package offered only after

acceptanceacceptance

Student FinancesStudent Finances Checking AccountChecking Account ATMATM Credit CardsCredit Cards Security – Identity TheftSecurity – Identity Theft

““It won’t happen to me!”It won’t happen to me!” Parental help: Set specific Parental help: Set specific

parameters that are right for parameters that are right for your familyyour family

Tuition, room and board, books, fees, spending Tuition, room and board, books, fees, spending money, phone calls home, travel home, safety money, phone calls home, travel home, safety issuesissues

ExpectationsExpectations EmotionsEmotions CommunicationCommunication AcademicsAcademics FreedomsFreedoms Godly livingGodly living

Biblical standardsBiblical standards Choices – from sleep patterns to Choices – from sleep patterns to

substance abusesubstance abuse

AdviceAdvice Put God firstPut God first

Read BibleRead Bible Pray for wisdom and couragePray for wisdom and courage Go to churchGo to church Use your giftsUse your gifts

Be diligent (including studying)Be diligent (including studying) Learn to budget – time and moneyLearn to budget – time and money Be a good roommateBe a good roommate

AdviceAdvice

““Whenever you meet with Whenever you meet with difficulties, whether they are difficulties, whether they are intellectual, circumstantial, or intellectual, circumstantial, or physical, remain loyal to God. physical, remain loyal to God. Don’t compromise.”Don’t compromise.”

The Place of HelpThe Place of Help, by Oswald , by Oswald ChambersChambers