Welcome to the 2019 Fall Workshop for College Planning

It’s Time to Begin Thinking About the Future!

Ms. Lauren MonacoDirector of College CounselingHannah Alter, College Advisor

Edward R. Murrow High School

First and foremost…

What Should I Be Doing Now to Prepare for the College Process ?

Communication…the key to success!

• You MUST check your email on a daily basis

• If you are not receiving my emails, be sure to update your records with the College Office

• Naviance, Naviance, Naviance…you are required to sign in on a daily basis!

• Download the Naviance Mobile App

• Mandatory sign up for text messages: @murrow2019 to 81010

Solidify Your College Options

• What to Consider Well-roundedness of academic programs; size and location; commuter vs.

dormitory; campus life; total cost of attendance; financial aid and scholarship opportunities; FIND THE RIGHT FIT!

Keep a range of choices when applying within CUNY, SUNY and the Private sector.

• Attend Open House Programs/Info Sessions/VisitNaviance calendar and Murrow websiteMeet & Greet sessions in the College OfficeTake a campus tour, speak with an admissions counselor, sit in on a class

of interest, read the student newspaper, talk to students and faculty

Standardized Exams and Prepare to Send Scores

• SAT I/SAT Subject Tests: www.collegeboard.org» Next exam: 11/3 – RD:10/8» Last exam that colleges with accept: 12/1* – RD: Nov. 2 » Subject exams may be required by highly selective colleges

• ACT: www.actstudent.org» Next exam: 10/27 – RD: 9/28; » Last exam that colleges will accept: 12/8* - RD: Nov. 2

• SENDING SCORE REPORTS» All scores must be sent officially from the testing agency!» 4 free score reports can be sent during the registration period» Fee of $12 for each thereafter

*Applies to regular admissions deadlines only

Factors that Colleges Consider When Reviewing Prospective Students

• Overall academic record (transcript) Challenging coursework (i.e. AP, Honors) Academic achievement in a range of courses and overall GPA;

Murrow averages are converted to a 4.0 scale -ex.: Minus 55 from average: 95-55 = 4.0 A; 85-55 = 3.0 B; 75-55=2.0 C

• Test Scores (SAT, ACT, APs, Regents)

• Resume of activities Leadership Qualities through Extracurricular activities in various school and

community activities

• Essay

• Letters of Recommendation

• Demonstrated interest (a growing trend)

How Should I Narrow Down My College Choices?

City University of New York

Colleges are located throughout the five boroughs of NYC

Four-year colleges: Baruch, Bklyn, City, CSI(4yr/2yr), Hunter, John Jay,

Medgar Evers (4yr/2yr), NY City Tech (4yr/2yr), Queens, Lehman, York

Two-year colleges: BMCC, BCC, Gutman, HCC, KCC, LaGuardia, QCC

Wide range of college majors and specialized programs

Macaulay Honors College; BA/MD Program; Sophie Davis Biomedical

Program

Affordable tuition - $6300 4 yr. full time; $4800 2 yr. full time

Recommended for all as a financial/safety backup!

www.cuny.edu

CUNY Admissions Processwww2.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/cuny-application/

– Regular Deadline: 2/1/19; Macaulay Deadline: 12/1/18

– Transcripts are sent directly from DOE by OSIS

– 6 choices for one fee of $65

– SAT/ACT scores are sent by the student directly from the testing agency using code 2950.

– You will be assigned a CUNY First ID and prompted to make an account to check the status of your application

– CCNY Grove School of Engineering requires recommendations

– Macaulay Honors College: Requires 2 essays/2 recs;

State University of New York University Centers: Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Stony Brook

University Colleges: Brockport, Buffalo State, Cortland, ESF, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase

Technology Colleges: Alfred State, Canton, Cobleskill, Delhi, Farmingdale, FIT, Maritime, Morrisville, SUNYIT

Community Colleges: 30 campuses available

Provides dormitory housing

Yearly tuition is approximately $22,000

The SUNY Application ProcessWWW.SUNY.EDU/APPLYSUNY - Deadline 12/1-12/31

• Complete the Application for Admission

• Pay the application fee = $50 per campus choice

• Fee waivers are available for 7 campuses

• Complete Supplemental Applications

• Send supporting documentation to campuses

• Check with individual campuses for specific deadlines

ALL STUDENTS MUST USE THE SUNY PORTAL TO APPLY NOT COMMON APP!

THIS IS THE COLLEGE OFFICE POLICY!

Applying to PRIVATE and OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES

• Apply to a maximum of 10 private/out of state public colleges

• WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG 400+ private schools Requirement Grid will be emailedSupplements required for most schools! Individual fees for each college

• Non-Common App colleges – go directly to the college website

• Strive to finalize applications by mid-December

• Application fees vary

• DO NOT USE COMMON APP FOR SUNY!

Naviance & The Application Process

• Acts as a College Application Manager

• Link between the Common Application and the College Office

• Many non-Common App schools are able to receive electronic documents via the Naviance portal.

• Matching process grants permission for College Office to send documentation through an online portal

• Submission of online documentation is the sole way in which this process will be handled.

• Your child needs to understand the importance of using Naviance!

Matching Common App with Naviance Family Connection

• First, in Common App fill out the “Education” section

• Second, Under “My Colleges” tab– Click on “Recommenders and FERPA”– Click on “Release Authorization”– FERPA Privacy Law Waiver.

» Complete once; yes/no question.

• Lastly, sign into NAVIANCE “Colleges I’m Apply to”– Enter email address and DOB

Matching Complete! The College Office will then have access to your information and can

therefore send all of your documents electronically.

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Add colleges here

Match accounts here

ALL College Choices MUST be Listed in “College I’m Applying to”

in NAVIANCE

Enter email address here

The Common App Matching Process ONLY applies to colleges that use the

Common Application.

If you are applying to CUNY/SUNY and/or privates that DO NOT use the

Common Application, YOU DO NOT have to complete this step!

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Requesting Teacher Recommendations in Naviance

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Max of 2-3 academic subjects

1 specialty area (if applicable)

NAVIANCE IS ONLY FOR MURROW

TEACHERS

Outside recommenders must

be submitted separately

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PART I: A STUDENT’S APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED

INDEPENDENTLY ONLINE & TEST SCORES+

PART II:

HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS FROM THE COLLEGE OFFICE

(please be patient…this process takes several weeks)

PART I & II: MATCHED AT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

TWO PARTS OF AN APPLICATION

What Is Early Decision and Early Action?

• Early Decision– Apply to one college choice– Deadline date of Nov. 1/Nov. 15– Binding Contract – upon acceptance, you MUST attend

• Early Action– Apply to your college choice– Deadline date of Nov. 1/Nov. 15– Non-binding Contract – you can apply to additional

collegesIT IS NOT “EASIER” TO GET INTO COLLEGE UNDER EITHER OF THESE OPTIONS. YOU SHOULD MEET OR EXCEED THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PARTICULAR

COLLEGE BEFORE OPTING INTO EA OR ED. If considering either of these options, please see Ms. Monaco.

When Does the Application Process Begin?

• NOW!

• Appointments to Review your College Choices in Naviance are set for each senior beginning October 10th . The schedule to be emailed

• You have plenty of time to finalize your college essay, testing and pressing submit on your applications!

• Strive to finalize all applications by mid to late December

• Be aware of college deadlines – some may have priority deadlines

2019

Class size: 788

Rank & GPA: both weighted

Ranks will be posted on Monday.

COLLEGE DEADLINE COLLEGE OFFICE DEADLINEOctober 15 October 1

Early Decision/Early ActionNovember 1-November 15

EA: non-bindingED: 1 school - binding

Students must communication to me in person by October 2nd!

December 1 – February 1INCLUDING ALL ROLLING ADMISSIONS COLLEGES

CUNY/SUNY/PRIVATE

Appointments to Review Your College Choices

Beginning Oct. 10th- through Dec. 7thSchedule to be Emailed

College Office Procedures

For Scholarship Processing: Must be communicated AT LEAST TWO WEEKS prior to the deadline!

The Importance of Senior Year

• Meet with your guidance counselor

• Continue taking challenging courses

• Colleges will evaluate your first semester grades

• Continue volunteering

• Research scholarships

• AVOID SENIORITIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Refer to the handout “Senior Checklist”

How Is My Family Going to Afford College Costs?

• File for Financial Aid 2019-2020• FAFSA.GOV application is live October 1, 2018• Grants or “gifts”

» Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, NYS-TAP• Loans

» Stafford Loan – *Subsidized/Unsubsidized» Perkins Loan» PLUS Loan

• Need/Merit Based Scholarships» Awarded by college institutions» Variety of outside organizations

• CSS Profile – required by various private colleges. Visit WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG. Begin this process now!

Financial Aid Workshop will be held Wednesday, November 14th at 6:00PM.

Fee Waivers & Opportunity Programs

• FEE WAIVERS: (2) SAT I, (2) SAT II, (2) ACT; CUNY, (7) SUNY and for Private Colleges are available

• OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS: Assistance for the economically/academically disadvantaged; Two factors: demonstrated financial need & academic eligibility

• Applies only to NYC/NYS colleges

• CUNY-SEEK/CD

• SUNY-EOP

• Private-HEOP

• Provides academic & financial support

• Bring in a copy of the 2017 income tax (1040A) or documentation of SSI or Public Assistance to assess eligibility

Tuition Costs vs. Affordability

• CUNY TUITION IS $6,730 PER YEAR (4 yr. college)

• SUNY TUITION IS $6,870. WITH ROOM/BOARD/ALL EXPENSES, THE TUITION IS APPROXIMATELY $21,790.

• PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE TUITION CAN RANGE FROM $23,000 -$60,000 PER YEAR. THE AVERAGE COST IS $50,000.

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CUNY SUNY PRIVATE

Intervals of $5000

CUNY & SUNY are both a part of the public sector and provide the best value!

Keep options open, cover all bases early and apply to a range of choices within CUNY, SUNY & the Private/Out-of-Public sector

Percentage of Murrow Graduates Attending College:

Class of 201877% - 4 year colleges

13% - 2 year colleges

90% total

10% - Employment, military or unknown

Email is the sole way the colleges communicate

Use a professional email address

You do not have to complete all testing in order to begin applying

Be aware of special college deadlines – some may have priority dates

Paying for an application secures a seat in the review process

Data is first collected then review process begins January

Colleges will not render a decision without having all documentation to complete a students’ file.

Strive to finalize all applications by mid-December

Important Reminders…

Balancing Parental Input in the College Admissions Process

• Help to narrow search, prepare and solidify a list of college choices

• Visit, Visit, Visit!!

• Allow your child to dream and apply to the schools of their choice, while keeping a selection of safety schools

• Encourage your child to apply to a range of choices within CUNY, SUNY and Private

• Do not stress your child to declare a major.

• Don’t limit their choices based on a price tag. Be there for support and guidance

Q & A SessionFor further questions and concerns, please contact my office at:

Lauren Monaco, Director of College Guidance718/258-9283 x1454; LMonaco2@schools.nyc.gov

Hannah Alter, College Advisor718.258.9283 x1452; HAlter2@schools.nyc.gov

Notes from tonight’s meeting will be

emailed and posted in Naviance and the Murrow website