College Information Night September 14, 2015 Mrs. Lina Kosloski Guidance Counselor (A-K) Mrs. Kaitlyn Jonozzo Guidance Counselor (L-Z) Ms. Valerie Rambin LEAF Advisor
Contents Guidance Webpage College Success Factors Finalized College List College Super Match College Look Up College Applications Transcripts Recommendations Testing LEAF
College Success Factors ACT/SAT Scores High School Grades Class Ranking Course Selection Extracurricular Activities
Fall
Naviance www.connection.naviance.com/perryhs E-mail: Lunch Code Password: MMDDYY
College Super Match
College Lookup University of Chicago
Fall
College Websites
Naviance
Fall
Requesting Transcripts
Early Decision vs. Early Action Early Decision Must attend the college Apply early to first choice college Apply to only one college early decision Apply to other colleges regular admission plans Withdraw all other applications if accepted by ED Early Action Apply early Receive an admission decision early Consider acceptance offer, do not have to commit Apply to other colleges under regular admission plan
Fall
Teacher Recommendations
Fall
PSAT Sign Up in Guidance Office
ACT www.actstudent.org
SAT http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
Winter and Spring
LEAF Lake-Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation www.leaf-ohio.org Twitter: @LEAF_Ohio Facebook: www.facebook.com/leafohio YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/leafohio Wednesdays 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Appointments: contact Guidance 259-9300 x9383 Direct line: 259-9308 (Wednesdays only) vrambin@leaf-ohio.org
Timeline Apply to Colleges Fall of Senior Year Apply for Financial Aid January of Senior Year Receive Financial Aid Package/Award Spring of Senior Year Evaluate Financial Aid Package April of Senior Year Decision and Pay Deposit May 1 st of Senior Year
Financial Aid Basics FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid CSS Profile = College Scholarship Service Profile (College Board) www.collegeboard.org Websites studentaid.ed.gov/sa fafsa.ed.gov fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm www.finaid.org File the FAFSA every year the student is in college
Financial Aid Definitions Grants = free money from federal government or school; not repaid Scholarships = money awarded on the basis of a student s ability or talent; not repaid Loans = money borrowed from the federal government, bank, or school; must be repaid Work Study = student job to help cover college costs
Net Price Calculator Tool to help families estimate the net price to attend a particular college or university Net Price = Sticker Price (full cost) Financial Aid Sticker Price = Direct Costs (tuition, fees, room and board) + Indirect Costs (books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses) Answer questions about family finances 15-20 minutes On-line tools can help project college costs & financial need www.savingforcollege.com www.salliemae.com www.finaid.org fafsa.ed.gov/fafsa/app/f4cform?execution=e1s1 (FASFA4Caster)
Scholarship Resources Check with colleges you apply to most money List in the Guidance Office and online www.perry-lake.k12.oh.us/scholarshiplist.aspx Local Scholarships (Winter of Senior Year) www.leaf-ohio.org National Scholarships (Fall of Senior Year) www.fastweb.com www.collegegold.com bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.cappex.com
Financial Aid Tips Don t panic! LEAF can help Plan ahead Know your deadlines Don t pay someone to file your financial aid forms. Use LEAF Ask questions Attend Financial Aid Information Session January 13 at 6:30 pm at Perry High School
LEAF Resource Center Admissions Application Session (Sept 30 & Oct 7 at 6:30 pm) Senior Session (Oct 21 at 6:30 pm) Apprenticeships, Colleges, Jobs... Explore Your Options (Oct 28 at 6:30 pm) Scholarship Session (Nov 18 & Dec 2 at 6:30 pm) FAFSA Prep Session (Feb 3 at 6:30 pm) This session will demonstrate how to fill out your FAFSA online Loan Session (April 20 & April 27 at 6:30 pm) Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or 440-358-8045
General Questions