So…. So…. You Want to Go to College: You Want to Go to College:

Now whatNow what??

Your Hosts for TonightYour Hosts for Tonight

Ruth OlsonRuth Olson Licensed School Licensed School CounselorCounselor

Angie LawAngie Law Licensed School CounselorLicensed School Counselor Leslye ErzbergerLeslye Erzberger Career Center SpecialistCareer Center Specialist

Career CenterCareer Center

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Monday-FridayMonday-Friday

7:45am -3:15pm7:45am -3:15pm

Open one evening per monthOpen one evening per month

(see school web site for evening hours)(see school web site for evening hours)

Leslye ErzbergerLeslye Erzberger

763-792-5089763-792-5089

Counselor IntroductionsCounselor Introductions

Individual questions-please contact your Individual questions-please contact your counselor:counselor:

763-792-763-792-A-D A-D Ruth OlsonRuth Olson 5010 5010 rolson@isd12.orgE-JohnE-John Pam Rehnelt Pam Rehnelt 5019 5019 prehnelt@isd12.orgJohna - Mon DeeAnn Sibley 5025Johna - Mon DeeAnn Sibley 5025 dsibley@isd12.orgMoo – SchuMoo – Schu Angela Law Angela Law 5009 5009 alaw@isd12.orgSchv-Z Schv-Z Jessica SilerJessica Siler 5016 5016 jsiler@isd12.org jsiler@isd12.org

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events Coffee with the Counselors – October 2Coffee with the Counselors – October 2ndnd 7:30am – 7:30am –

8:30am – Senior Information8:30am – Senior Information Pay Less for College - October 27, 2015 6:30PM, Pay Less for College - October 27, 2015 6:30PM,

PAC (Financial Planning Focus)PAC (Financial Planning Focus) Financial Aid - January 21, 2016 7:00PM, PACFinancial Aid - January 21, 2016 7:00PM, PAC

(FAFSA – how to access financial aid)(FAFSA – how to access financial aid) FAFSA Completion Night- February FAFSA Completion Night- February Scholarships (College, Local, Fast Web)Scholarships (College, Local, Fast Web)

www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com Family Connection/NavianceFamily Connection/Naviance Parent’s place of employmentParent’s place of employment College – scholarships for incoming freshmanCollege – scholarships for incoming freshman Centennial Area Scholarships – just for CHS seniors January/FebCentennial Area Scholarships – just for CHS seniors January/Feb

*Warning: Be aware of expensive financial aid seminars and scams!!!*Warning: Be aware of expensive financial aid seminars and scams!!!

Learn More. Earn More.

Need Help? Need Help? Attend Lunch & LearnAttend Lunch & Learn

Come to the Career Center during your lunch Come to the Career Center during your lunch hour and ask for help with your college hour and ask for help with your college applications. School Counselors & Career applications. School Counselors & Career Center Coordinator will be available to help you Center Coordinator will be available to help you with your application. with your application.

Tuesday, October 6Tuesday, October 6thth Wednesday, October 14Wednesday, October 14thth Tuesday, October 20Tuesday, October 20thth Tuesday, October 27Tuesday, October 27thth

ACT InfoACT Info

Four year colleges/universities require the ACT Four year colleges/universities require the ACT ACT National average: 21ACT National average: 21 ACT perfect score: 36ACT perfect score: 36 Go to www.actstudent.org Go to www.actstudent.org Students may take the ACT as many times as Students may take the ACT as many times as

they like. Recommended spring of junior year.they like. Recommended spring of junior year. Two year colleges do not requireTwo year colleges do not require

the ACTthe ACT

Family ConnectionFamily ConnectionOne Stop Shop for College SearchOne Stop Shop for College Search

http://connection.naviance.com/centennialhsUSERNAME: Student ID (9 digit)PASSWORD: Date of Birth (6 digit)

Student IDBirthdate

Colleges TabColleges Tab

Colleges – Super MatchColleges – Super Match

Next Step = Campus VisitsNext Step = Campus Visits College Campus Visits – Contact admissions College Campus Visits – Contact admissions

office to set up a date. MEA is a good time to office to set up a date. MEA is a good time to visit.visit.

College Fairs (National College Fair is College Fairs (National College Fair is scheduled for October 21scheduled for October 21stst & 22 & 22ndnd Minneapolis Minneapolis Convention Center) Field Trip for Juniors on Convention Center) Field Trip for Juniors on 10/22. Deadline to sign up for field trip is 10/22. Deadline to sign up for field trip is 10/14.10/14.

Meet with College Reps. at CHS during lunchMeet with College Reps. at CHS during lunch

College Visits at CHSCollege Visits at CHS

The top 15 colleges from the CHS The top 15 colleges from the CHS class of 2015class of 2015

1.1. U of M – Twin Cities U of M – Twin Cities 1313. Augsburg College. Augsburg College

2.2. Century CollegeCentury College 1414. St. Cloud State University. St. Cloud State University

3.3. U of M – DuluthU of M – Duluth 1515. University of North Dakota. University of North Dakota

4.4. MN State University – Mankato MN State University – Mankato

5.5. University of St. Thomas University of St. Thomas

6.6. UW – Stout UW – Stout

7.7. Anoka Ramsey Community College Anoka Ramsey Community College

8.8. UW – Eau Claire UW – Eau Claire

9.9. UW- Madison UW- Madison

10.10. Winona State UniversityWinona State University

11.11. North Dakota State University North Dakota State University

12.12. UW - River FallsUW - River Falls

Look at Us!Look at Us!

Four year College Entrance Four year College Entrance RequirementsRequirements

CHSCHS 4 years English4 years English 3 years Math (8-9 credits)3 years Math (8-9 credits) 3 years Science3 years Science 3.5 years Social Studies3.5 years Social Studies 1 year Fine Arts1 year Fine Arts

2 courses2 courses

2 semesters = 1 year credit2 semesters = 1 year credit

MN State CollegesMN State Colleges 4 years English4 years English 3 years Math 3 years Math (Intermediate (Intermediate

Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra or Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra or higher)higher)

3 years Science 3 years Science (1 year (1 year biological and 1 year physical)biological and 1 year physical)

3 years Social Studies3 years Social Studies 1 year Fine Arts1 year Fine Arts 2 years of a single World 2 years of a single World

LanguageLanguageSee specific school guidelinesSee specific school guidelines

Average Applicant Preparation Average Applicant Preparation for More for More SelectiveSelective Schools Schools

4 Years English4 Years English 4 Years Mathematics (Intermediate 4 Years Mathematics (Intermediate

Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calc, Calculus)Calc, Calculus)

4 years Science (including Biological 4 years Science (including Biological Science, Physical Science, 1 year Chemistry Science, Physical Science, 1 year Chemistry and 1 year Physics with lab experience)and 1 year Physics with lab experience)

4 years Social Studies4 years Social Studies 3 years World Language3 years World Language 2 Additional academic credits2 Additional academic credits

Getting StartedGetting Started CHS Application Process CHS Application Process

Student completes application online Student completes application online Application fee can be paid on line with a credit cardApplication fee can be paid on line with a credit card Keep your password and account information in a place Keep your password and account information in a place

where you will remember it. You will need it to track your where you will remember it. You will need it to track your application statusapplication status

Letters of recommendation (if required) -give Letters of recommendation (if required) -give teachers/counselors 2 week notice – Send THANK YOU. teachers/counselors 2 week notice – Send THANK YOU.

Can confirm through Family Connection, but you must Can confirm through Family Connection, but you must TALK with your counselor or teacher to ask for this TALK with your counselor or teacher to ask for this personallypersonally

Personal Statement/Essay (if required) Personal Statement/Essay (if required) Transcripts - see additional handout for instructions on how Transcripts - see additional handout for instructions on how

to request electronic transcripts using eDocs to request electronic transcripts using eDocs

TimelinesTimelines Seniors Seniors

ACT - October ACT still will meet December ACT - October ACT still will meet December deadlines. New photo requirement with ACTdeadlines. New photo requirement with ACT

Continue to visit colleges - MEAContinue to visit colleges - MEA Applications submitted by ThanksgivingApplications submitted by Thanksgiving Fill out the FAFSA after January 1Fill out the FAFSA after January 1stst – March 1 – March 1stst

JuniorsJuniors Family Connection to search for collegesFamily Connection to search for colleges Attend the National College FairAttend the National College Fair Visit colleges over MEAVisit colleges over MEA ACT- April/June of junior year (ACT practice in Feb.)ACT- April/June of junior year (ACT practice in Feb.) Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the ACT at Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the ACT at

CHS in AprilCHS in April

Introduction of Guest PanelIntroduction of Guest Panel

Colleen KoppesColleen Koppes Minnesota State University - MankatoMinnesota State University - Mankato Erin KonselaErin Konsela UW StoutUW Stout Krista PalmquistKrista Palmquist University of St. ThomasUniversity of St. Thomas Sara MacKenzieSara MacKenzie U of M Twin CitiesU of M Twin Cities Katy MooreKaty Moore Century CollegeCentury College

College PanelCollege Panel Description of type of collegeDescription of type of college Average size of school/class sizesAverage size of school/class sizes Admission Requirements – Admission Requirements –

Application Deadline-when should students apply?Application Deadline-when should students apply? Application fees/fee waiverApplication fees/fee waiver Essay/Letters of Recommendation - not required for allEssay/Letters of Recommendation - not required for all ACT/SAT scores Decile Rank/GPAACT/SAT scores Decile Rank/GPA Time line for student notification of acceptanceTime line for student notification of acceptance Senior schedule and rigor of study – no senior slide!Senior schedule and rigor of study – no senior slide! How do HS World Language classes impact admissions? Recommendations?How do HS World Language classes impact admissions? Recommendations? Academic Support, Tutoring, Special Disability Services Academic Support, Tutoring, Special Disability Services Undecided majorsUndecided majors TuitionTuition Financial Aid/Scholarships/AVIDFinancial Aid/Scholarships/AVID

Additional InformationAdditional InformationReciprocityReciprocity

Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota

Mid-West Student ExchangeMid-West Student Exchangehttp://msep.mhec.org/ http://msep.mhec.org/

Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.

Through the MSEP, public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate.

Transfer SystemTransfer System www.mntransfer.org for additional informationwww.mntransfer.org for additional information

EvaluationEvaluation

We would like to thank students, parents and We would like to thank students, parents and college representatives for attending this college representatives for attending this

evening. In an effort to improve, please take a evening. In an effort to improve, please take a few minutes to complete our evaluation.few minutes to complete our evaluation.

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Thanks, Thanks,

Leslye Erzberger, Ruth Olson & Angie Leslye Erzberger, Ruth Olson & Angie LawLaw