KICK-OFF TO COLLEGE APPLICATIONS CLASS OF 2015 HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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1 KICK-OFF TO COLLEGE APPLICATIONS CLASS OF 2015
2 STUDENT S RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS Deciding on final list of colleges Setting up online accounts for applications Completing applications Procuring other pertinent information
3 PARENTS, COUNSELORS AND COLLEGE COUNSELORS RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS Provide support Provide guidance Provide assistance
4 DECIDING: WHERE TO APPLY An on-going sorting and selecting process The best Final List must include combination of: reach school possible schools probable/likely admits financial safety ALL OF WHICH YOU WILL BE HAPPY TO ATTEND!
5 TERMS FOR PREDICTION REACH dream schools where admission chances are thought to be unlikely based on transcript and test scores toss up schools that are a reach for anyone (usually have admit rates between 7%-20%) POSSIBLE Closely meet the academic expectations, but the college/university receives more qualified applicants than they can admit.
6 TERMS FOR PREDICTION PROBABLE/LIKELY ADMIT Chances for admissions are very strong A safety is so much harder to call today! FINANCIAL SAFETY (often an IL state university but not always) A place that parents can afford if, financial package is weak at all other schools if, family financial situation changes: economy, unemployment
7 DECIDING: HOW MANY SHOULD I APPLY TO? It depends! Finding a reasonable number is much harder these days If you are happy with the schools where you stand the strongest chances of admission, then the final list can be a lower number Usually suggest 4-9 applications
8 ADMISSION OPTIONS Rolling Admission - Apply in the fall/early winter and receive decision 2-8 weeks after application submitted. Priority Apply in fall (occasionally early winter) and receive a decision in winter. Applying by a priority deadline can often give a student an advantage when space is limited. Regular Admission - Apply in fall/early winter and receive decision on a specific date in the spring.
9 ADMISSION OPTIONS Early Action - Apply in fall, receive decision in early winter, student has until May 1 to deposit. Early Decision I - Apply in fall, receive decision in winter, and if admitted there is a binding commitment to attend. Early Decision II Apply in winter, receive decision in winter, and if admitted there is a binding commitment to attend. Restrictive/Single Choice Early Action - Apply in fall, receive decision in early winter, and if admitted student has until May 1 to deposit.
10 EARLY DECISION (ED) AND RESTRICTIVE EARLY ACTION (REA) Students may only submit 1 application Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action ED and REA policies are taken very seriously by colleges. Be sure you know the restrictions of each school s policies. It is permissible to apply Priority Notification to UIUC if submitting an ED or REA application elsewhere. If unsure, PLEASE talk with a college counselor.
11 WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION? Application almost always on-line - Essays (usually) - Activities and honors information - Arts Supplement (if applicable) Application fee (credit card, check or fee waiver request) Student Signature Parent Signature (usually only for Early Decision)
12 WHAT ELSE IS NEEDED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION? Official Transcript (more on these in a minute) Official Test Score Report Teacher Letter of Recommendation (usually) Counselor Letter of Recommendation and/or Secondary School Report Form (usually) Interview (optional) Audition/Portfolio (if applicable)
13 APPLICATIONS Applications are submitted electronically and are accessed from college websites Common Application used by 548 colleges and universities; students create an account at May apply to 20 schools using the Common Application Large FAQ section website and video tutorials Common Application Handout Application Workshop October 1&2 and November 5&6 during lunch periods
14 TEST SCORES ACT/SAT and SAT Subject Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. and In some cases it is advisable to send more than one test score. A very small number of colleges, typically those with highly selective admissions, require that students submit scores from all tests taken. Check each college s website.
15 TEST SCORES It is strongly encouraged that students request test scores now. It can often take 3-6 weeks for scores to be received. Do not pay to rush scores. If taking an ACT this fall, consider sending one score now if current score falls within the college s published range. In some cases applications will not be considered complete until a score is received.
16 COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATIONS Student Questionnaire is the first step in the process. Optional Parent Questionnaire. Questionnaires may be completed on-line through Naviance. Parents sign on to Naviance with parent account information. Students sign on to Naviance with student account information Questionnaire is found under ABOUT ME. Parents may also complete the Parent Questionnaire in paper form, available in the CRC or on the College Counseling website. Detailed information about Counselor Recommendation during tomorrow s meeting with counselors. Don t miss it!
17 NAVIANCE/FAMILY CONNECTION Students and parents should have a separate account. It is very important to update both student and parent with accurate addresses. Forgot password? Go to tcci.naviance.com/hphs to request new password. Forgot username? Never registered? Mr. Becker for assistance. Parents with multiple HPHS students can link accounts. Contact Mr. Becker for assistance.
18 NAVIANCE/FAMILY CONNECTION Add colleges of interest to My Colleges. Great way for students to determine chances for admission by examining stats from previous 3 years. Provides date and time of college visits Allows students to sign up for college visits Has a great tool for helping students create a resume
19 TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS How many? 0,1,2 Who? The one(s) who know you best as a learner in their class Best if junior year Okay to have one sophomore year Cannot use senior year if applying early Visual and Performing Arts are usually supplemental recommendations.
20 DISTRICT 113 WAIVER OF ACCESS Students have the right to waive or not waive their right to access letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf Students are encouraged to waive their right as it makes letters of recommendation more credible and some recommenders will not write a letter if right to access is not waived. All seniors must complete 1 form (just 1) before any recommendations from a District 113 employee will be sent. Form must be signed by student and parents/guardians Forms should be returned to Mr. Becker in the CRC Copy of the form is in the senior meeting packet, in the CRC and on the College Counseling website.
21 ESSAYS Essay Writing Workshop in English classes on Friday, September 5 Sample essays available online and in books in the CRC Mr. Morrison, Ms. Gilbert and Mr. Becker are happy to review essays for content Utilize English teachers they are a great resource!
22 DISCLOSURE OF DISCIPLINARY HISTORY Township District 113 does not share student disciplinary history with colleges and universities. Students are reminded of their obligation to self-disclose to an institution, when requested, any disciplinary violations as related to academic or behavioral misconduct, and/or any misdemeanor or felony convictions. Applicants are expected to immediately notify each institution to which they have applied should there be any changes to the information requested in the application, including disciplinary history.
23 APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS Students on the free and reduced book/lunch program are eligible for fee waivers. Families for whom the application fees are a hardship may also be eligible for fee waivers. Forms are available from your counselor. Students should talk with counselors to discuss eligibility.
24 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA- CHAMPAIGN Visiting HPHS on Friday, Sept 12 at 2:00 P.M. in the CRC Application available September 1 Priority deadline of November 1 No recommendations will be considered with the application No transcript is required with the application Most students will receive a decision on Friday, February 13 Applying during this period may give a student an advantage when space is limited
25 UIUC AND SELF-REPORTED ACADEMIC RECORD Students will complete a self-reported academic record in lieu of sending an official transcript Students should have a current transcript on hand when completing the record. Transcripts are currently available through the parent portal on Infinite Campus Students needing assistance logging into Infinite Campus should contact their counselor.
26 PARCHMENT SECURE TRANSCRIPT
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28 REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT TO A NON- COMMON APP SCHOOL Important: Use Infinite Campus to make sure your transcript is correct and complete BEFORE you request! Search for your college using the proper name (Univ. of Wisconsin, not Madison ) Current Transcript vs. Next Grading Period Save & add more schools or Save & Continue to finish
29 PARCHMENT SECURE TRANSCRIPT s upon order, upload, and download Utilize! Colleges will have different processes for inputting transcripts into their systems Cost: free for electronic transcripts to IL schools and some others in Midwest; $2.55-$4.70 for others in U.S. depending on electronic vs. paper See Mr. Becker if you are having troubles or do not have a credit card and need to pay with cash
30 COMMON APPLICATION SCHOOLS There is no need to request a transcript for a Common Application school Counselors will upload the transcript and submit it with the Secondary School Report and the recommendation This process will be covered in greater detail with students tomorrow during the meeting with counselors. Don t miss it!
31 CLASS OF 2015 GRADE POINT AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION BASED ON A CLASS OF 542 SENIORS Unweighted: Lowest Median Highest Weighted: Lowest Median Highest For colleges that require additional information for scholarship consideration, the weighted and unweighted grade point averages for the top 10% and 25% are: Weighted Unweighted Top 10% Top 25%
32 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS It is crucial that students have an understanding of the type of documentation is required and where it should be sent. In most cases documentation should be sent to the office that handles disability services NOT to admissions.
33 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Some colleges may require specific types of testing for evaluation but all want it to be recent (w/in 3 years). Students must make arrangements with the Department of Special Education for this information to be released, it will not automatically be sent.
34 CONSENT FORM 1. Obtain a white Consent Form from the Special Education Department. This form authorizes HPHS to send documentation to third parties for educational and college planning. 2. If the student is 18 years of age he/she may sign, if not, a parent signature is required. 3. The completed form should be returned to A Students need only complete one Consent Form.
35 RELEASE FORM 5. Students fill out a separate green Release Form for EACH of the colleges requiring documentation. 6. Forms are available in the Special Ed Dept. and the CRC 7. Completed forms are submitted to A102
36 DOCUMENTATION Once all of the proper paperwork has been submitted, the Special Ed Dept sends the documentation to the appropriate place. Documentation includes: cover letter, current testing, copy of the student s IEP and case studies, psych and educational evaluations, social development study if appropriate.
37 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION All schools require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available on-line in December. File the FAFSA between January 1 and February (NOT Families can complete an estimator now to determine eligibility for federal aid
38 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION In addition to the FAFSA many private universities require the CSS Profile Most early decision candidates who are applying for financial aid will be required to complete a CSS Profile BY the early decision deadline Financial Aid Night January 12 at 7:00 p.m. at HPHS FAFSA Completion Workshop January 29 at 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at HPHS
39 NET PRICE CALCULATORS All colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website. Uses student s academic and family financial information to determine what price a family is likely to pay. Keep in mind the figure is an estimate.
40 STUDENT OUTCOMES SINCE year college 81% 2 year college 13% Employment 4% Military 1% For 4 year college attendees: -31% attended college in-state; 69% out-of-state -55% attended a public institution; 45% a private
41 STUDENT OUTCOMES CONT. Top Ten Applied to: 1. The University of Illinois at U/C 2. Indiana University 3. University of Wisconsin, Madison 4. University of Michigan 5. University of Iowa 6. Tulane University 7. University of Missouri 8. DePaul University 9. Northwestern University 10.University of Miami (FL) Top Ten Attended: 1. The University of Illinois at U/C 2. Indiana University 3. University of Wisconsin, Madison 4. University of Michigan 5. Northwestern University 6. University of Arizona 7. Tulane University 8. DePaul University 9. University of Missouri 10.University of Iowa
42 STUDENT OUTCOMES CONT. Acceptance Rates to Highly Selective Schools Acceptance rate to Top 20 National Universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report (since 2011): HPHS average: 21.1% National average: 18.6% Acceptance rate to Top 10 National Liberal Arts Colleges & Universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report (since 2011): HPHS average: 22.4% National average: 19.4%
43 COLLEGE REP VISITS Dates and times of college visits are listed in Naviance and in the Daily Announcements Students must sign up at least one day in advance through Naviance Students must clear class absences with teacher prior to visit exercise good judgment when missing class.
44 APPOINTMENTS WITH COLLEGE COUNSELORS College Counselors have walk-in hours only August 27, 28 and 29. Scheduled appointments with College Counselors begin September 2. Students must meet with the same counselor they met with last spring. Appointments are scheduled with Ms. Maravilla at 224/
45 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING HPHS COLLEGE PROGRAMS Senior Meetings with Counselor Thursday, August 28 3 rd period, locations vary* Essay Writing Workshop Friday, September 5 during English classes, A343 Application Workshops October 1&2 and November 5&6 during lunch periods in Tech Lab A Financial Aid: FAFSA, Forms & Financial Need Monday, January 12 at 7 pm, HPHS FAFSA Completion Workshop Thursday, January 29 4:00-8:00 pm in Tech Lab A ***GAP Year Fair Saturday, January 31 1:00-3:30 pm at New Trier West High School
46 MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING WITH COUNSELORS Thursday, August 28-3 rd period Locations: Alvarez CRC Kastner A343 Eder E117 Margetis Library Classroom 5 Fleischer A217 Ginopolis E113 Grindel A342 McCord Auditorium Siegel - TLC
47 MR. BECKER, OUR COUNSELING RESOURCE CENTER COORDINATOR With a strong background in Admissions there are many things he can help with: Mock interviews Essay review Utilizing Naviance Application completion FAFSA completion Scholarship searches
48 SENIORITIS Senior year courses and grades matter! Many schools defer decisions until the end of 7 th semester. All offers of admissions are conditional upon successful completion of coursework. Student MUST notify colleges of any changes to the senior year schedule. Offers of admissions can and will be revoked for a decline in grades.
49 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES Ms. Aliza Gilbert, College Counselor 224/ agilbert@dist113.org Dr. Bill Morrison, College Counselor 224/ wmorrison@dist113.org Mr. Becker, College Counseling Assistant/CRC Coordinator (224) rbecker@dist113.org Mrs. Pam Helke, Secretary, Special Ed Department (224) phelke@dist113.org
50 QUESTIONS?
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