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Life After GodwinWhere will you go?
How do you get there?
•Getting ready for college
•Selecting college
•Applying to college
•Paying for college
•Career planning
•Resources
Are you ready as a high school student?
Your classes – rigor & strength
Your GPAYour Activities
World Languages
Algebra II
Juniors!You’ve taken your PSAT
Now what?
Examine your GPA How do your classes stack-up?
• How does your GPA compare to the colleges in which you’re interested?
• Are you taking a full academic load? This year and next?
• Are the courses at an appropriate level?• College Prep, Honors or AP
• Can you challenge yourself and still maintain the grades?
• Do you know that one or two classes during your senior year can make you a stronger candidate?
Your next moveRegister for the SAT and/or ACT in the spring
Research colleges
Discuss finances/research
financial aid•
• Optional essay section (check college admission requirements?
• 5 sections (with optional essay)
• Math through basic Trigonometry
Science reasoning section
30 minute optional essay
Little emphasis on vocabulary
ALL multiple choice
No stand alone science
50 minute optional essay
De-emphasis on vocabulary
Some grid-in responses (math)
Take them both & see!
• Very individual decision.
• Do your scores match your grades?
• What scores are needed for your colleges of interest?
• Take advantage of the free practice options!• www.khanacademy.org and www.actstudents.org• Local free practice test and review session
• Additional resources are on the School Counseling website
What about prep classes?
What else do colleges evaluate?
Clubs and organizations
Athletics
Community service
Leadership
Work experience
Recommendations
From the National Association of College Admission Counselor
“Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match”
Finding the right college for you.
Considerations• Location (urban, rural, suburban) (in-state, out-of-state) (a few miles
away from home, a few hours away)
• Size
• Cost ( in vs. out-of-state) (public vs. private)
• Special programs or majors
• Campus Life (sports, organizations, Greek life, events)
• Academic profile/prerequisites
• Campus feel/atmosphere
Average GPA 3.18
Average GPA 3.91Average GPA 3.62Average GPA 3.73
Average GPA 4.43
Average GPA 3.37
Ways to research collegeswww.collegeboard.org (use the college search tool)
Godwin’s book of “Admissions Statistics”
College websites
Campus visits
Connect with professionals in your future career
College admission representatives visitsAverage GPA 3.76
Narrow down your list!
1. Safety/Sure-bet College
2. 50/50 Colleges
3. Reach Colleges
Remember -College Admissions is a Competition!
What does it all mean?
Decision Plans/Policies• Early Decision
• Early Action
• Regular Decision
• Rolling Admission
• Deferred Decision
College Entrance Exams • The SAT
• The ACT
• With or Without Writing
• SAT Subject Tests
• AP Exams
What does it all mean?
Degrees• Associates Degree
• Certificate Program
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctoral Degree
Money Matters• FAFSA
• CSS Profile
• Award Package
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Subsidized Loans
• Non-subsidized Loans
What does it all mean?The Common Application
What does it all mean?
Parchment
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Your To-Do-List for College!
Register for SAT and/or ACT
Chose your senior year schedule wisely, January/February
Attend the Henrico College and Career Night in November
Attend the Financial Aid Workshop in the fall
Research colleges
Create a personal résumé
Visit college campuses
End Game – Employment!
•ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery) test will be given in March
•www.vawizard.org•www.act.org/profile
Pay Attention to Announcements!
Lunchtime college visits
College open-houses
College receptions in the area
PTSO Sponsored college programs
Financial Aid Workshops
Stay Tuned to School Counseling!Remind 101 is a one-way text messaging and email system. All personal information remains completely confidential. The counselors will never see your phone number, nor will you ever see theirs.
Please choose whether you would like to receive messages via text or email:
Text: @godwinsch to (804) 441-7595 or www.remind.com/join/godwinsch