1. 1. The Truth About the College Admissions Process for First Generation Students Patti Baynes Tia Bell Marsha Pharr NC State University Tuesday, March 10, 2015 #BeTheFirst
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3. 3. Theres Just Something Special About Being FIRST The pride of FIRST Place The FIRST in Flight The FIRST dance or kiss The FIRST man on the moon The FIRST day of school The FIRST African-American President The FIRST in your family to graduate from college
4. 4. Navigating the Unknown BELIEVE in Yourself Know your worth When you believe you take steps not knowing what to expect but KNOWING prosperity is ahead Take joy in trouble times as it develops strength and character Invest in a PLAN Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performances Set SMART goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely If you aim for nothing I promise you, you will hit it. Form SMART goal > Develop steps > Establish resources > Execute > Improve > Re-execute Strive for GROWTH A - Adjustability D - Determination A - Accountability P - Perseverance T - Trust What you focus on in life is what grows and develops in your life. Be the best YOU that you can be! "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesnt change you." -Fred Devito
5. 5. What Can I Do Now? Separate yourself Assess yourself/personality Establish relationships with teachers, coaches, advisers Enroll in challenging courses Get involved! Leadership Summer camps School, tribe, church, community Register for standardized test preparation Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) ACT Aspire (actaspire.org) Exercise superscore rights Research career options and colleges Reach school Safety school Match school Explore financial aid and scholarships opportunities Enroll in challenging courses Create a professional email address Acquaint yourself with advocacy groups and community-based organizations Im First (imfirst.org) FirstGenerationStudent.com The College Foundation of North Carolina
6. 6. The Reality of Money #MOE
7. 7. JEOPARDY: College! College Benefits Admission Money
8. 8. This is the difference between a public university/college and a private university/college.
9. 9. This is the name for what you choose to study in college.
10. 10. This is a four-year degree obtained from an accredited institution.
11. 11. Students must pay this in order to enroll into their chioce college or university to secure their spot.
12. 12. Students attend this type of college to earn an associates degree, certificate or diploma.
13. 13. On average, students must declare a major by this time during their collegiate career.
14. 14. Students who attend college can typically attend these free of charge.
15. 15. Teachers at colleges and universities are called this.
16. 16. This person helps you sign up for the right classes and/or decide on a major.
17. 17. Studies have shown that this type of graduate generally leads a significantly healthier life.
18. 18. When applying for schools, you should apply to at least one in each of these three categories. The categories describe how difficult it will be for you to get into the schools.
19. 19. These are the three most important factors in college admission.
20. 20. This type of admission does not consider a students ability to pay for college.
21. 21. These are the two most common college admissions tests, and you should take one of them by this year in high school.
22. 22. This document highlights a students grades and must be submitted along with the admissions application to be considered for admissions.
23. 23. Filling out this application qualifies you for federal aid, and the number you get at the end which describes how much the federal government thinks you can pay for college is called this.
24. 24. This type of aid is based on student and parent/guardian finances.
25. 25. This grant is awarded to students with financial need who have not received their first bachelor's degree and, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid.
26. 26. This type of scholarship is available to high schools top academic performers.
27. 27. This describes the overall amount to attend a college or university.
28. 28. The Champions Perspective
29. 29. College Commitment Pledge I AM GOING TO COLLEGE!!! I, _______________________, on this day, ________________, do hereby pledge to go to college. I pledge to stay in school, do my best and maximize my potential as an exceptional student. I pledge to play my part and never lose sight of my dreams and plans to attend college because the world needs me. I pledge to remember always that I am courageous, I am strong, I am confident, I am amazing. I pledge to make choices that will allow me to grow and develop into the best person I can be.
30. 30. Questions/Comments Patti Baynes NC State University College Advising Corps patti_baynes@ncsu.edu Tia Bell NC State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions tia_bell@ncsu.edu Marsha Pharr NC State University Trio Programs marsha_pharr@ncsu.edu