Class of 2017 An Introduction to the College Process. Wednesday, October 7 th 2015

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1 Class of 2017 An Introduction to the College Process Wednesday, October 7 th 2015

2 PART II: Timeline and To Do List Resources Exams Events Please do not forget to pick up your family s college packet (one per family) please see Mrs. Robbins if you need an extra packet.

3 Where do you start?

4 Where do I find this info?

5 College Counseling Handbook

6 Handbook: Significant Pages

7 What is Naviance Family Connection? Naviance is a web-based resource that supports career and college planning Specific to U Prep See how your grades and test scores compare to previous college applicants Surveys and search functions help you navigate the college process Students and parents have separate but linked accounts

8 What is my Naviance password? Students received passwords and logged into Naviance a few weeks ago. Parents, your Naviance passwords are in your folders tonight on a yellow sheet of paper

9 How do I log in? Go to the U Prep website. Click Upper School Click College Counseling Click Naviance Family Connection Or log on at:

10 The Log-in Page looks like this: Click I need to register Enter the gibberish code on your sheet of paper Then create a username (the e- mail address you check the most) and a password (your choice).

11 Click on a school and learn all sorts of fun facts! How does your GPA compare to other applicants who were admitted? How many students from U Prep have applied in recent years? Did anybody enroll? Is there a representative from the school coming to U Prep? Sign up!

12 Click on graphs to see previous applicants from U Prep Once you have taken more standardized tests, the data will grow more interesting and useful. The graphs shows you the results of applicants based on their grades and test scores only not special talents, family background, or other extenuating circumstances that might impact your candidacy.

13 Graphs help set up realistic expectations Applying to Stanford: $90 application fee Lengthy application and supplemental essays Last year, there were 38,828 applicants and just over 5% admit rate realistically, if your red circle is nowhere near the green squares, you might want to consider other options.

14 doesn t this feel good? Applying to University of San Francisco: $55 application fee One short supplemental question Last year, there were 14,808 applications, 61% of which were accepted The red circle is surrounded by green squares. That s a good sign!

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16 Where should you apply? A year from now, apply to between 6-12 schools. Don t fear the unknown We ll make sure you apply to likely, possible and reach schools. Right now, remain open-minded

17 The Visit Schedule

18 Visiting college representatives want to talk to YOU. Next week, we have: 37 colleges visiting. 16 students signed up to meet with a representative from USC 0 students for Trinity College Dublin, Manhattanville College, Rhodes College, Vanderbilt University, or Mt. Saint Mary s University.

19 Check out the visit schedule Do you have a free period? Is there a college visiting that you d like to learn more about? No commitment you can talk to a representative and that doesn t mean you have to apply.

20 Some Ground Rules on College Meetings Often times, the visiting representative is the actual person who will be reading your application for admission! Be an ambassador for U Prep Ask thoughtful questions Thank them for their visit If you are missing class, you MUST get permission from your teachers 24 hours in advance No more than 5 missed classes allowed Remember, most of these folks will be back next year

21 Parents: You have Homework, too Please fill out the Parent Questionnaire in Naviance Please sign the Release of Records form in your Family Access Module

22 Upcoming Events! Seattle Area Independent Schools Eighth Annual College Fair Northgate Community Center th Avenue NE Seattle, WA Saturday, October 10, 3-5:30 pm

23 What to bring to the Seattle Area Independent School College Fair? Paula Puma University Prep Class of 2017 CEEB Code rd Ave NE Seattle, WA Academic Interests: Physics, English, Art Extracurricular Activities: Crew, Mock Trial, Chess

24 Upcoming Events! The PSAT

25 Upcoming Events! National College Fair Fri., 10/16: 9am-12pm & Sat., 10/17, 12-4:00pm Washington State Convention & Trade Center Register in advance at:

26 Upcoming Events! Kenyon College ~ Sarah Lawrence College College Essay Writing Workshop When: Friday, October 9 at 1-2pm Where: University Preparatory School, Seattle, WA Register by ing Anna Aegerter at aaegerter@sarahlawrence.edu Because of space limitations, this is a student-only event. Interest in these colleges is not required for attendance.

27 Upcoming Events!

28 Upcoming Events! Financing College Workshop Monday, November 7pm The Bush School

29 Typical Standardized Testing Schedule for a Junior SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR SAT with writing March ACT with writing April AP Exams May (Biology, US History, Calculus, English) Subject Tests (optional) June FALL OF SENIOR YEAR SAT with writing or ACT with writing (retake the test with highest score from junior year)

30 Counselor Assignments Kelly and Britten work as a team (you will have one point person) Assignment notification (early December) Student meeting first then a family meeting We will help create a college list and a standardized testing game plan

31 Other Resources The College Counseling Library has: Test prep books 3 rd party guidebooks Scholarship books Books for students interested in colleges where they can bring their horse, colleges for Jewish students, colleges for students with learning differences and more! Please take advantage of these!

32 Parting Thoughts Adopt a realistic approach to the college search. Redefine best college to right college for me. Concentrate on finding the right accessible college first. Ask for help.

33 Parents: Save the Date Wednesday, January 20 th, p.m. Founder s Hall An Evening with Jennifer Delahunty-Britz Former V.P. for Enrollment Management and current Director of West Coast Admissions Kenyon College

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35 Break Out Sessions Where They Are All Above Average: Highly Selective College Admissions Rebecca Larson, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, New York University Library/Main Run. Play. Tumble. Score. Swim. And STUDY: The Collegiate Student Athlete Suzanne Lepley, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Kalamazoo College Diversity and Community Office/C103 The Purple Gem In Your Backyard: The University of Washington 101 Joyce Palmer, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Washington Library/Walden Room When, Where, How? The Do s and Don ts Of College Visits Kate Jacobson, Associate Dean of Admission, Franklin and Marshall College Global Programs Office (C206) Testing. Testing.123 : Standardized Testing In College Admissions James Miller, Director of Admission, University of Puget Sound Health Room (C207) Your Soliloquy and Your Leading Role: Essays and Interviews in the College Process Jennie Harris, Assistant Director of Admissions, Wake Forest University Dance Room (FA085)