Welcome toPlanning for College

Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors

Jon Morrow, AHS Amanda Paulson, AMHS Steve Mead, ARHS

Agenda

• Introduction- Types of schools and preparation

• Community College Perspective- Green River

Community College

• 4 Year College Perspective- University of

Washington

• Finances

• Question & Answer Session

OBJECTIVES

•To understand the different types of post-secondary options

•Become familiar with the admissions and application process

•Learn about the differences of a community college and a 4-year college

•Develop understanding of the services offered in the high school career centers

Intentional Education

What Type of School?

•Community college•Technical college•Four-year public•Four-year private•Career/specialty school

Why choose a Community or Technical College?

ConvenienceLake Washington Institute of TechnologySeattle Community College

DistrictBellevue CollegeHighline Community CollegeRenton Technical CollegeGreen River Community

CollegeTacoma Community CollegeBates Technical CollegePierce CollegeClover Technical College

Career and Specialty Schools

•Private, for-profit companies▫Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry, Everest, FIDM, etc.

•Training for specific careers•Costs•Application process may include interview•Financial aid?•Transferable?

Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates

• Central Washington University• Eastern Washington University• The Evergreen State College• Western Washington University• University of Washington • U of W Bothell or Tacoma• Washington State University• WSU Vancouver or Tri-Cities

WWU

TESC

UW

CWU

EWU

WSU

Four-Year Independent Colleges & Universities

The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University

CWUArt Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest

Whitman

PLU, UPS

Whitworth, Gonzaga

St. Martins

Trinity Lutheran

Heritage U.

Out Of State Colleges/Universities? Things to consider…

Public: Tuition (2X) Private: No Additional Tuition Add Cost for Travel Expenses Possibility for WUE

(Tuition = 140-150% of in-state) Back-up Plan? Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu www.princetonreview.com

WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

Alaska Arizona California Colorado

Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada

New Mexico

NorthDakota

OregonSouth

Dakota

Utah Washington

Wyoming

WA Minimum College Admission Requirements 2013 Grads & Beyond!

*CADR: College Academic Distribution Requirements

Higher Education Coordinating Board▫ 4 credits in college-prep English▫ 3 credits math, including Adv. Algebra/Trig

Senior year math or completed Pre-Calculus▫ 2 credits lab science including one credit of

algebra-based science (Chemistry or Physics)

2013 continued

▫2 credits of the same World Language▫3 credits Social Science▫1 credit fine, visual, or performing arts or 1

additional CADR credit (UW & WWU require .5 credit in fine or performing art)

15 total CADR credits/3 per year including senior year

Three Requirements

• High School

•College

•NCAA

Out-of-State Colleges/Universities

Research college for specific admission requirements www.collegeboard.org▫College Board Subject Tests required?▫Required courses/credits can vary -

University of CA colleges clearly define a Fine/Performing Art

Some require 3 credits World Language

Plan a Campus Visit

Would you buy a car without seeing it first???▫“Preview Days” for Juniors/Seniors▫Regularly scheduled campus tours▫Informal visits

Application and Admission Process

Junior Timeline

Senior Timeline

The Admission Application

•Four-year Colleges▫ Institution specific online form or…▫College Net or other company or…▫The “Common Application”

•State website for Community and Technical Colleges▫+ program application for Technical

Colleges

Login Screenhttp://www.commonapp.org

Admission/Acceptance Timeline

Jesse E. JohnsonOutreach & Admissions CounselorRecruitment & OutreachUniversity of Washington

The Pursuit of College

• If you want something, go get it… PERIOD.• College is beneficial NECESSARY… start preparing

now!

Purpose

“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today”

- Malcolm X

University of Washington Quick Facts

• 94% of Freshman return for their Sophomore year• #1 Public Research Institution in the Nation• Access to Job & Internship Opportunities• 180 majors and 75 minors• #1 Medical School and among top Business, Science &

Engineering Programs• #1 Study Abroad Program on West Coast• Over 2,500 courses offered every quarter• Over 700 Registered Student Organizations• Intercollegiate Athletics & Intramural Sports• Priority access to UW Resources, Programs & Services• Average class size is 38 students!

Get Prepared!

•Reach out to your HS Counselor or Teacher

•Do your research!▫Visit local college campuses▫Network with current students

•Plan Ahead!▫ i.e. Sign up to take standardized tests

•APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!

•Always ask questions… always ask for help!

Get Active, Get Involved!

• Join a Student Organization/Club▫Don’t just be a member, be a leader!

•Community Service/Outreach

•Get involved with Student Leadership, Athletics, or whatever you are passionate about▫Quality over Quantity!

•Attend various college-prep events/workshops

•University programs/opportunities (website)

The Review Process

•Many Colleges have a Holistic Review Process

•Some Colleges admit by Academic Index (AI)

•Admissible vs. Competitive▫Going beyond the minimum requirements▫Making everything that is optional, required▫The earlier, the better!

•The essays are important and can make or break an admission decision!

What College Are Looking For

•Academic Preparation▫GPA, test scores, types of classes, grade trends, etc.▫College Academic Distribution requirements (CADRs)

•Personal Achievements & Factors▫A community of students richly diverse in cultural

backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

•Engaged within the High School & Larger Society

Part I: Academic

•CADRs•GPA•Test Scores•Quality of Curriculum•Senior Year Schedule

College Academic Distribution Requirements•4 years of English•3 years of Math ( 4 recommended) •3 years of Social Studies/History•2 years of Lab Science•2 years of Foreign Language (3

recommended)•.5 year of Fine, Visual, Performing Arts• .5 year of Academic Electives

Part II: Personal

•Personal Statement•Short Response “Cultural” Essay•Activities & Achievements Log•Additional Comments (Take Advantage)

College EssaysThe purpose of a college admission essay is to showcase your personality– to let the reader see what’s inside you. You’ve already listed your achievements in your college application, so use your essay to show admissions who you are and why you belong at that particular college or university.s

▫ The Personal Statement is our best means of getting to know you and your best means of creating a context for your academic performance. Some of the best essays are written as personal stories & we welcome your imaginative interpretation.

▫ The Short Response or “Cultural” Essay is designed to showcase your unique “Cultural” experiences in a broad sense. Be creative!

▫ Use Additional Comments section to talk about any discrepancies in grades, etc.

Personal Statement (500-650 words)

The Personal Statement is our best means of getting to know you and your best means of creating a context for your academic performance.

Tell us about those aspects of your life that are not apparent from your academic record. Tell us about the experiences that don’t show up on your transcript:

• A character-defining moment• The cultural awareness you’ve developed• A challenge faced• A personal hardship or barrier overcome• Just talk about yourself!!!

Short Response “Cultural” Essay (250-500 words) The University of Washington seeks to create a

community of students richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How would you contribute to this community?

Describe an experience of cultural difference or insensitivity you have had or observed. What did you learn from it?

Culture includes (but isn’t limited to) race/ethnicity, customs, values and ideas, all of which contribute to experiences that students can share with others in college.

Journal of Activities/Achievements(100-200 words for each activity) Identify and describe up to five of your most significant

activities and achievements during grades 9-12 Write about why this activity or achievement had

meaning for you. Don’t just describe the activity or achievement: tell us what it says about you.

Possible examples could include, but isn’t limited to:• Student clubs or organizations• Athletics and sports• Community service• Student government and leadership• Employment and internships• National recognition and awards• UW pre-college programs

Additional Comments (250-500 words) This is an opportunity for you to tell us information

about yourself that you believe is important for us to know

Use this section for anything you wish to express that doesn’t seem to fit in any of the required writing areas.

For example… • If you have experienced personal hardships in

attaining your education• If your activities have been limited because of

work or family obligations• If you want us to know how important

something really is to you, tell us here.

Making “Me” into “We”

•College and the Admissions Process can be a foreign concept at times… understand that this is not a process you have to navigate alone!

•Please lean on your support system… a parent or guardian, mentor, HS counselor or teacher, college or university representative… we are all here to help you succeed!

Motivational Moment…

• If you can dream it, you can do it!

• No one can stop you from achieving your goals but you!

• Surround yourself with likeminded people and individuals that will add to your life.

• Even if you fall on your face, you are still moving forward.

• Always give back… recognize the sacrifice that was made on your behalf and create that opportunity for others.

• Remember what your motivation is… in the darkest moments it is your passion that will carry you through!

Jesse E. JohnsonOutreach & Admissions CounselorUniversity of Washington(206) 221-7193jessej18@uw.edu

Thank You!

Community & Technical Colleges

Rebekah Petersen

Green River Community College

Benefits of Community & Technical Colleges

Small class sizesLower cost Student Life, athletics, housingFlexible scheduleDiversity (age, culture, socio-economic)Close to home

Community College Options

Transfer Degree Professional/Technical Degree or Certificate

• First 2 years at Community College, then to a University

• Direct Transfer Agreements • Apply towards BA or higher

• Training in a specific field• Generally takes 2 years or less• Examples: Aviation,

Automotive, Nursing, Natural Resources, Business

Degree OptionsTransfer

Prepare to transfer to a 4 year as a junior2 years at Community or Technical, then to the 4 yearDirect Transfer Agreements (DTA)

Satisfy specific prerequisites for major admissionseg. Business, Nursing, Engineering

Specialized programs

Degree OptionsProfessional or Technical

Training and skills to prepare for workAssociate of Applied Science, 6-8 quarters (two years)Certificate of Completion, 3-5 quarters (9 months to a year)

Some competitive or restricted admission e.g. pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing

Not all designed to transferStraight into workforce

Running Start

Earn college credit during high school

Ideal for students who are:Ready for the challenge of college-level coursework.Motivated to participate in the college environment

and possess the maturity to do so.

AthleticsThe Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges, NWAACC, serves as the governing sports organization for 35 Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia colleges.

Cross-country

Baseball Golf Softball Soccer

Tennis Track & field VolleyballWrestling

Cost ComparisonEducational Institution Cost

Community & Technical Colleges, public $ 4,000

Eastern Washington University $ 7,372

The Evergreen State College $ 7,812

Central Washington University $ 7,941

UW Seattle, UW Bothell, UW Tacoma $11,307

WSU Pullman $11,386

Private vocational, career schools (approximate) $30,000

Private four-year colleges and universities (approximate) $40,000

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Financial Aid

All Washington State Community and Technical Colleges have moved to a

uniform priority Financial Aid deadline

March 15(College Bound students, February 1)

www.fafsa.gov

Note: Each school has their own supplemental form

Admissions

1. Apply for Financial Aid & determine your fundingSpecial funding programs may be available

2. Apply for admission

3. Determine your placement Usually COMPASS or ACCUPLACER

4. Advising & registration

5. Pay for classes, buy books and take tour!

Paying for Post H.S. Education

Cost of attendance includes: Tuition Fees &/or Supplies Books Room & Board Personal expenses Transportation

2012/2013 Cost of Attendance

• Community colleges $5,000-5,800• *Technical colleges $5,000+• Career schools $19K-$35K• *4 year public colleges $18,000-$23,500• 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+

**Includes housing expenses

• Out of State Public = 200% tuition

* Costs vary by Educational Program chosen

Additional Ways to Save $$$

•Bargain Schools...Community College•Finish in Four-Years •AP/Running Start/Tech Prep•The Value of Financial Planning•Negotiate Financial Aid Package•In-State vs. Out-of-State•Commute or Live off Campus•Creative When Buying Textbooks

Paying for College

Family funds *Grants Scholarships *Work-study jobs *Loans

*Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st to determine eligibility for these funds.

Scholarship Search

Your Career CenterSearch Engines & Websites (Career Center

Internet Lists)- www.thewashboard.org- www.fastweb.com- www.scholarshipexperts.com

Scholarship Books/Ask EveryoneSchools/Departmental AwardsAuburn Community Scholarship Program

(Sr)

Upcoming Career Center Events

•College Rep Visits- Fall Semester at each high school

• Paying for College Night – January 16 @ ARHS

• Beyond High School Night – February 6 @ AHS

• SAT for Juniors- April 2014

NEW! College Application and Essay Event for Seniors!

• November 5: AHS 2:45 PM – 7:00 PM

• November 13: AMHS 2:45 PM – 7:00 PM

• November 7: ARHS 2:45 PM – 7:00 PM

College Goal WASHINGTON

@ Auburn High School Saturday, January 11 10 AM- 1 PM

@ Auburn Mountainview Saturday, January 18 8:30 AM - Noon

Your Career Center is here to help!•Auburn High School

▫Jon Morrow, Counselor jmorrow@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-931-4929

•Auburn Mountainview High School▫Amanda Paulson, Counselor

apaulson@auburn.wednet.edu/ 253-804-5195•Auburn Riverside High School

▫Steve Mead, Counselor smead@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-804-5161

Question & Answer SessionThank you for coming tonight!