COLLEGE 101

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COLLEGE 101
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• What you KNOW?
• What you WANT to know?
• What youll LEARN

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Making Sense of the College Application

• JEFF PILCHIEK Westlake High
  School, Austin, TX
• EVA GARZA Austin
  High School, Austin, TX

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Making Sense of the College Application

• Types of Admissions
• College Application websites
• Student Resume
• Application Essay
• Secondary School Reports Midyear Reports
• Financial Aid Scholarships
• Acceptance Letters

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Types of Admission

• Early Decision
• Early Action
• Regular Decision

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Types of Applications

• National Common Application
• www.commonapp.org
• Texas Common Application
• www.applytexas.org
• College Specific Application

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Resume
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Resume
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Essay
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Reports

• Secondary School Report
• Mid Year Report
• Teacher Evaluation

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Paying for College

• Cost of Education
• Scholarships
• Websites
• www.austinisd.org/academics/scholarship
• www.fastweb.com
• Scams

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Financial Aid

• Merit Based
• Need Based
• Free Money (Grants, Scholarships) 35
• Self Help (Loans, Work-Study) 65

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

FAFSA Process
FAFSA
Processor SAR (EFC)
School
School
School
School evaluates Application Mails Aid Package to
Student
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Applications Deadlines

• FAFSA
• CSS/ Financial Aid PROFILE
• Individual College Applications
• Observe ALL deadlines
• Earliest to apply through FAFSA (Jan 1)
• For summer school college students, contact
  college for application instructions

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Acceptance Letters

• Delivery dates
• Early Decision
• Early Action
• Regular Decision
• May 1 Decision Day

• Types of Admissions
• College Apps
• Resume
• Essay
• Reports
• Fin Aid
• Acceptance

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Letters of Recommendation

• Dick Stabell
• Challenge Early College High School

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Letters of Recommendation

• What should be in the letter?
• Student Input
• Parent Input
• Teacher Input
• Forms
• Counselor Letter vs Teacher Letter

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Keep Your Admissions Representatives Coming Back!

• GEORGINA CERVANTES Regional
  Admissions Coordinator Texas Tech
  University
• ISMAEL RODRIGUEZ Texas
  AM University

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Visit Responsibilities

• COLLEGE REP
• Communication is Key!
• Send a general letter to confirm visits
• A list of students who have shown interest from
  your high school (if applicable)
• Flyers to announce visit

• HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
• Sign up sheet at college/career center or
  counseling
• Announcements/E-Mail/Parents Portal
• Contact Admissions Counselor for special request

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Lunch Visits

• These types of visits are the least successful
• First appointment-lunch visit
• If lunch visit is the only option, encourage
  students to speak with representatives by
  offering meet and greet prizes

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Lunch Visits

• Allow students to bring lunch during a visit
  either in an assigned room or college room
• See if the university can provide lunch
• Can the high school provide pizza or other food
• Encourage students by providing door prizes if
  they attend (high school or university door
  prizes)
• 2nd visit meet with students in a classroom or
  College/Career Center
• E-mail or post on parents portal of college visit
  (We do enjoy having parents visit with us)

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Classroom and Targeted Visits

• Dont forget we are coming!
• Let us know if food is allowed in the classroom
• Junior/Seniors are main focus for the fall
  semester (sophomores and juniors are welcomed in
  the spring)
• It is important to meet with students from list
• Is there any special programs that may work at
  your school (i.e. College of Business Rep)

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Warm Fuzzies

• Reserved parking space
• Bottled water/snacks
• Use of Faculty Facilities
• Use of an elevator when applicable
• Food is always a great treat to get reps to come
  back ?
• High School giveaways (mugs, cups, pens)

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Thank you for all that you do!QAContact
InformationGeorgina CervantesTexas Tech
University(210) 614-7576e-mail
g.cervantes_at_ttu.edu

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Planning a Successful College Fair Experience
Jennifer Ehlers, Director of Admissions,
University of Texas-San Antonio Angelica
Melendez, College Readiness Coordinator, Lytle
High School
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Planning

• Identify target populations
• Grade levels
• Parents
• Joint emphasis
• Universities, Colleges, Military
• Identify additional objectives
• Financial Aid
• Testing
• Student Incentives

• Identify Day Time
• Work with TACRAO area coordinator
• Coordinate with existing fairs
• Transportation of students
• Gain key support
• Administration
• Budget
• Teachers/Coaches
• Departments/Facilities

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Pre-Event Implementation

• Get Organized
• Prepare Budget
• Prepare invitation letter detailed Map
• Determine event timing and amenities to be
  offered
• Prepare evaluation
• Invite targeted attendees
• Colleges/Universities
• Businesses/Military
• Other High Schools
• Other Resources

• Market your event
• Remember the personal touch
• Prep students
• College Week Events
• Expectations
• Prep Campus
• Check safety fire issues
• Directional needs
• Logistical Plan
• Inform District
• Parking/Unloading/Loading
• Event Structure/Layout
• Support Needs

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Do

• Plan ahead
• Be realistic
• Know your students
• Be aware of other events
• Share your expectations with guests
• Prep your students
• Prep volunteers
• Be flexible
• COMMUNICATE!

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Dont

• Procrastinate
• Over extend
• Predetermine your students potential
• Be too focused
• Be afraid to express goals to guests
• Send with questions
• Have unrealistic expectations
• Take things personally
• ASSUME!

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Event Day Implementation

• Volunteers
• Parents
• Student Groups
• Job Duties
• Contact Person
• Greeters/Check-In
• Logistics
• Check-In Process
• RSVP List
• Counselor Materials
• Schedule Layout
• Changes
• Program Evaluation

• Event Closure
• Thank guests
• Evaluations
• Dress Appropriately
• Staff Shirts?
• Shoes
• Amenities
• Refreshments/Meal
• Internet Access
• Lounge Area
• Have a contingency plan
• Weather
• Cancellations/Additions
• Timing

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Follow Up Evaluation

• Follow up with students
• Update database
• Send thank you
• Share results with administration
• Debrief with key participants
• Evaluate recommendations
• Start planning for next year

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Successful College FairsPREPARING YOUR STUDENTS

• A.J. GARCIA
• University of Texas-Dallas

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OVERVIEW

• Get the word out!
• Generate interest
• Suggestions

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Get the Word Out

• Classroom Presentations
• Parent Mailings / E-Mailings
• Parent Student Meetings
• Websites

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Get the Word Out

• Classroom presentations
• College Admissions Representatives
• Juniors and Seniors
• Career vs Major

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Get the Word Out

• Parent/Student meetings
• Financial Aid
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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Get the Word Out

• Parent mailings/ e-mailings
• Email
• E-Newsletter

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Get the Word Out

• Websites
• District
• School/Department

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GENERATE INTEREST

• Classroom Activities
• Dedicated College Week

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Generate Interest

• Classroom activities
• English
• Math
• Speech

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Generate Interest

• Dedicated College week
• College/University tours
• College/University lunch visits (mini-college
  fairs)
• Parent events
• College/University trivia

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Sample Trivia Quiz
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Name the University

• This Texas university was originally founded in
  1961 as a graduate only institution. In 1990, it
  admitted its first class of freshman students.
  Today, over 14,400 students are enrolled in more
  than 116 graduate and undergraduate degree
  programs. They compete in NCAA athletics and
  have never been defeated in a single football
  game.

Hint Their school colors are Orange and Green
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The University of Texas at Dallas
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Name the University

• Home to Pistol Pete, this University held its
  first class in 1891. Their 23,800 students are
  working toward degrees in over 150 different
  degree programs. This is the only university
  where both President Bush and former President
  Bush addressed the student body during
  commencement.

Hint Their school colors are Orange and Black
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Oklahoma State University
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Name the Celebrity

• This actor initially attended the University of
  Oklahoma, but flunked out. He eventually
  attained a B.A. in Drama and Journalism from
  Fordham University in 1977. While in college,
  he played collegiate basketball at the guard
  position under coach P. J. Carlesimo. Today, he
  has won 2 Academy Awards and acted in nearly 40
  films.

Hint His initials are D. W.
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Denzel Washington
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Suggestions

• Questions to ask
• Ranking/GPA reports
• Pre-printed Labels

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Suggestions

• Questions to ask
• Admissions Questions
• Academic Questions
• Financial Questions
• University Questions
• Housing Questions

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Suggestions

• Ranking/GPA reports
• Distributed through teachers
• Juniors/Seniors by request

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Suggestions

• Pre-printed Labels
• More time to talk with representatives
• Shows preparation

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Example

• Personal Information

F. Name AJ L. Name Garcia DOB
03/31/1990 Street 800 W. Campbell Rd. ZIP
75080 Phone [phone] Email
aj.garcia_at_utdallas.edu High School Calallen
HS School Code 441045 Class Rank 1/983 GPA
4.0/4.0 scale Senior Year 2008 SAT 1 M-600,
CR-600, W-600 SAT 2 M-800, CR-800, W-800 ACT
C-32 Academic Interests Computer Science,
Music Please send additional info.
on Housing Financial Aid Scholarships Student
Life Athletics Honors Program Transfer Admissions

Academic Information

Requests for Information
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Suggestions

• Share your suggestions

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Athletics and NCAA
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What Does it Take to Qualify?

• High School Graduate
• Minimum GPA determined by official SAT or ACT
  scores
• Successfully Complete Core Curriculum of 16
  Academic courses

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What Does it Take to Qualify?

• 4 Years of English
• 3 Years of Mathematics
• 2 Years of Natural or Physical Sci.
• 2 Years of Social Science
• 4 Years of Additional academic Courses

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Hot Topic Early College High School Students

• Panel Discussion

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What Do You Think?

• Admission Case Study

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Questions