The Next Step

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The Next Step

• College Information Night
• St. Agnes Boys High School
• Speaker Mr. Giordano

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The Application Process
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The Application Process

• Step one Conduct research and develop a list of
  at least 6-8 colleges
• Step two - Visit those colleges by attending an
  open house and/or college fairs.
• Step three Speak with an admissions or
  financial aid rep. regarding scholarships. Visit
  schools website for scholarship info.
• Step four The student must complete the online
  application. This includes, if required, the
  essay and/or personal statement.
• Step five Submit payment online, or provide the
  check to Mr. Giordano to be mailed out with
  transcript.
• Step six The student must submit a transcript
  request form to Mr. Giordano
• Step seven The student must submit an envelope
  addressed to each institution that he has applied
  to. Envelopes can be found in Mr. Giordanos
  office. No postage required.
• Step eight The student must be sure to submit
  any materials (essay, personal statement,
  application supplements, letters of
  recommendation, etc..) that he would like sent
  out with the transcript. I highly recommend
  sending everything in one envelope.

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Fall, 2006 Reminders

• Students should narrow college choices--6 to 8
  applications should suffice. CUNY counts as one.
• Register for November, 4th/December, 2nd SAT I/II
• Turn in all paperwork to Mr. Giordano
• Get going on the Essay! (English and/or computer
  teachers will assist in class). Essays vary per
  school.
• Ask teachers to write recommendations (ASAP).
  Use the teacher recommendation form located in
  Mr. Giordanos office. Be sure to give teachers
  enough time.
• Students must be sure to schedule an appointment
  to meet with Mr. GiordanoBE PREPARED.

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The Selection Process
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The College Selection Process

• Planning, evaluating, and choosing
• a college can be a difficult and
• frustrating experience or a
• rewarding, expansive, learning
• process that brings you and your
• student closerITS UP TO YOU!

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The College Selection Process

• Always keep in mind that the best college for
  your student may not be the most selective one,
  but the one that best matches your students
  desires, goals, objectives and abilities.

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What do I want to be when I grow up?

• Look at interests and hobbies
• Most students enter college undecided
• Best college experience emphasizes broad-based
  liberal arts curriculum for the first two years
• Career interests changes an average of four times

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Narrowing the Choices

• Rank
• Career/Major
• College Visits

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Approach to Ranking

• First Choice
• Dream School
• Most Competitive
• Second Choice
• Almost all of the characteristics looking for
• Third Fourth Choice
• Most of the characteristics looking for
• Fifth Sixth Choice
• Safety Net

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Things to Consider During the College Search
Process

• G.P.A./Test Scores of average student compared
  with that of your child
• Location and Environment
• Type of University
• University size
• Type of Student Body
• Cost
• Miscellaneous considerations

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Colleges vs. Universities

• The difference between a college and a university
  is that a college just offers a collection of
  degrees in one specific area, while a university
  is a collection of colleges. When you go to a
  university you are going to be graduating from
  one of their colleges, such as the business
  college. As to which is better, it depends on
  what you want. Single colleges tend to be smaller
  and more specialized, while universities are
  bigger and typically better known.

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Location and Environment

• Urban, Suburban, or Rural
• Distance from home
• Climate
• Quality of living conditions

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Types of Universities

• State Universities
• 4 year/2 year
• City Universities
• 4 year/2 year
• Private Universities
• 4 year

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University Size - Large

• CONS
• Class size
• Competition for teams
• Dorm rooms

• PROS
• Dorm rooms
• Variety of courses
• Terrific resources, libraries, speakers
• Variety of majors

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University Size - Small

• CONS
• Limited number of majors/classes
• Limited activities
• Limited resources

• PROS
• Smaller class size
• Individual attention
• Comfort level

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Type of Student Body

• On campus residents
• Commuters
• Geographic distribution
• Ratio of males/females
• Outlook and values of students

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Miscellaneous Considerations
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The Cost
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Cost Considerations

• Dont Let Cost Deter You!
• Private Universities Average
• 21,235 to 40,000
• State Universities Average
• 12,000 to 17,000
• City Universities Average
• 7,371 9,000

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State Universitieswww.suny.edu

• Application completed online
• One application for all SUNY schools.
• 40 per school.
• Some schools require supplements.
• Supplements can be found on the SUNY website.

SUNY Cobleskill SUNY College at Brockport SUNY
College at Old Westbury SUNY College at
Oneonta SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry SUNY Cortland SUNY Delhi SUNY Fashion
Institute of Technology
SUNY Geneseo SUNY Fredonia SUNY Maritime SUNY
Morrisville State College SUNY Orange County
Community College SUNY Plattsburgh SUNY
Purchase College SUNY University at Buffalo
SUNY Westchester Community College SUNYIT
SUNY Albany SUNY Alfed University SUNY Alfred
State College SUNY at New Paltz SUNY at
Oswego SUNY at Potsdam SUNY at Stony Brook
University SUNY Binghamton University SUNY
Buffalo State SUNY Canton
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2005-06 Typical Expenses for Undergraduates at
the State University of New York(Best buy for a
student in New York)
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(H) Educational Opportunity Program
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City Universitieswww.cuny.edu

• CUNY application filed online.
• 65 dollars for 6 schools.
• Dont require supplements, recommendations, or
  essays.
• List schools in rank order.
• One transcript sent out to CUNY UAPC. Labels in
  my office

Baruch College Baruch College Borough of
Manhattan Community College Bronx Community
College Brooklyn College City College College of
Staten Island Queens College Queensborough
Community College York College
Hostos Community College Hunter College John Jay
College of Criminal Justice Kingsborough
Community College LaGuardia Community
College Lehman College Medgar Evers College New
York City College of Technology
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Average cost of attending a CUNY in 2007
Related CostsBooks and Supplies The average
cost for a full-time student is 879 per
year.Transportation The average amount is 816
per year.Personal Approximately 1,659 per
academic year.Room and Board Estimate 1,500
for the academic year (student living at home
with parents).Housing Residence hall space is
not available within CUNY except for a limited
number at Hunter College. Students interested in
obtaining information about off-campus
housing/apartments may contact the Office of the
Dean of Students at the college they will be
attending.Technology Fee Paid by each student
to help improve computer services in the
colleges. Full-time students pay 75.00 per
semester and part-time students pay
37.50.Activity Fees Funds paid by each student
to support student clubs, student government,
various campus services, and a variety of student
activities. These range from 40 to 101.25 per
semester for a full-time student. A part-time
student pays less.

• Tuition
• Full-time Students at Senior Colleges
• 4,000 per year
• Part-time Students at Senior Colleges
• 170 per credit
• Full-time Students at Community Colleges
• 2,800 per year
• Part-time Students at Community Colleges
• 120 per credit
• Total Cost including fees
• Off Campus 9,005
• On Campus Varies

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Private Universities
St. Johns University College of Mount Saint
Vincent Manhattan College Marymount
Manhattan Iona Fordham Manhattanville College
of Saint Rose College of Holy Cross Columbia
University Pratt Institute Connecticut State
University Sacred Heart Sienna

• Applications should be filled out online.
• Range in price from free to 50. Payable by
  check or credit card
• May require essays and recommendations.
• Check website for details.

St. Peters College St. Thomas Aquinas
College Mount Saint Mary College Marist College
Signifies attendance at Oct. 2nd college fair.
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Average cost of attending a private school

• Tuition costs, including room and board, on
  average cost 29,026 per year.
• Tuition alone on average costs 21,235.
• Many college students don't pay sticker price. 63
  percent of students receive some form of aid,
  either loans, grants or both.
• On average, full-time students at private
  institutions get about 9,600 in aid in the form
  of grants and tax benefits.

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Other Cost Considerations
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Can I get in?
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Considerations for College Admission Boards

• Academic achievement/class rank
• Test scores SAT/ACT
• Personal profile

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Other Considerations . . .
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Incoming Freshmen G.P.A.s

• Highly competitive - 3.8/93/1300 (Ivies)
• Very competitive - 3.6/91/1200
• Competitive - 3.5/90/1100
• Somewhat competitive -3.0/85/1000
• Open - High School Diploma
• Core GPA - English, Math, Science, History, and
  Foreign Language

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Getting to know the college
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How do I learn about all of the different
colleges and universities out there?

• There are too many to choose from!
• Make sure to research

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College Visits

• A must for making an educated decision!
• Colleges visit St. Agnes to talk to students.
  Sign up lists on college bulletin board.
• St. Agnes College Fair on Oct. 2nd.
• Campus tours as a family
• Organized group tours
• College Fairs

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Meeting with Representatives

• College Visits in the Library throughout the Fall
  (Sign up lists are posted on the bulletin board
  in the stairwell between the 5th and 6th floors)
• Saint Agnes College Fair on Friday, October 2nd.
  (Over 35 colleges will be attending)
• Visit colleges on your own! Information
  Sessions/Open Houses. (Visit school websites to
  find out the dates of upcoming open houses.)

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Big Apple College Fairhttp//www.bigapplecollegef
airs.com/search.htm

• Bronx Community CollegeThursday, October 19,
  100 - 400 PM
• Kingsborough Community CollegeFriday, October
  20, 100 - 400 PM
• College of Staten IslandSaturday, October 21,
  100 - 400 PM
• Queensborough Community CollegeSunday, October
  22, 100 - 400 PM
• Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeMonday,
  October 23, 100 - 400 PM
• Workshops on Financial Aid
• One-to-One Counseling
• Over 200 institutions

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NACAC College Fair

• 2006 Fall NCF Long Island Information
• Location Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
  Exhibition Hall 1255 Hempstead
  Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553-1200 516/794-9303
• Fair Hours Sunday, October 1, 2006 1100
  a.m.400 p.m.

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SUNY College Nights

• New York City, Tuesday, October 10, The Javits
  Center _at_ 400 pm
• Students may obtain details about these programs,
  see a list of participating campuses and
  pre-register for a SUNY College Night at
  www.suny.edu/studentevents

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What to Look for During a Campus Visit

• Visit during school year
• What does the campus look like?
• Are the resident halls secure?
• Are the campus walkways well lit?
• Is the Faculty accessible?
• Can you sit in on a class?
• Is the library open late and on weekends?

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Points to Keep in Mind

• Dont become over anxious
• Be sure to remind your son how important good
  grades are
• Work with your counselor BUT realize that you
  must take charge. 90 of this process is on the
  student.
• There is a good college for everyone
• Make sure your student realizes the importance of
  reasonable SAT/ACT scores.
• Dont let the college selectivity be the end-all
• Narrow your focus to 6-10 schools
• Have your son consider a reach and safety
  college
• Learn everything you can about financial aid

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THE SAT AND ACT
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SAT ACT

• Both the SAT the ACT can be taken this year.
• The majority of schools will accept either the
  SAT or the ACT.
• Must include St. Agnes School code (333935)
  during registration in order to include SAT/ACT
  scores on students transcript.

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SAT

• SAT registration online at www.collegeboard.com.
  (Credit Card Required)
• Cost is 41.50.

SAT Test Date Registration Date Late
Registration Score Reports Oct. 14, 2006
Sept. 12, 2006 Sept. 20, 2006 2-3 weeks
Nov. 4, 2006 Sept. 29, 2006 Oct. 11, 2006
2-3 weeks Dec. 2, 2006 Nov. 1, 2006 Nov.
9, 2006 2-3 weeks Jan. 27, 2007 Dec. 20,
2006 Jan. 4, 2007 2-3 weeks March 10,
2007 Feb. 2, 2007 Feb. 14, 2007 2-3 weeks
May 5, 2007 March 29, 2007 April 11, 2007
2-3 weeks June 2, 2007 April 27, 2007
May 9, 2007 2-3 weeks
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ACT

• Basic registration fee 29.00
• Optional Writing Test 14.00

ACT Test Date Registration Date Late
Registration Score Reports  Sept. 16, 2006  Aug.
18, 2006  Aug. 25, 2006  4-7 weeks Oct. 28,
2006  Sept. 22, 2006  Oct. 6, 2006   4-7
weeks Dec. 9, 2006  Nov. 3, 2006  Nov. 16,
2006  4-7 weeks Feb. 10, 2006  Jan. 5,
2007  Jan. 19, 2007  4-7 weeks April 14,
2007 March 9, 2007 March 23, 2007 4-7 weeks June
9, 2007   May 4, 2007  May 18, 2007  4-7 weeks
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SUMMARY OF SCORES
SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests
Writing Sub Scores
Writing Sub-scores
Listening Sub-scores
Test Date
Test Date
Usage/Prof. Scores
Essay Multple Choice
Grade
Multiple Choice
Writing Sample
Reading
Listening
Grade
Critical Reading
Math
Test 1 Score
Test 2 Score
Oct 02 12 450 570 Jun 02 11
480 530
All SAT I scores are reported to the colleges.
Colleges take a combination of the highest
critical reading and highest math scores.
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SUMMARY OF SCORES
SAT I Reasoning Test SAT II Subject Tests
Verbal Sub-scores
Writing Sub-scores
Listen-ing Sub-scores
Test Date
Test Date
TSWE
Vocab. Reading
Grade
Grade
Verbal
Math
Test 1 Score
Test 2 Score
Test 3 Score
Oct 02 12 450 570 Dec 02 12
Literature 610 Spanish 620 May
02 11 480 530 Jun 01 12 Writing
710 68 70 Spanish 640
Math 1C 510 Jun 01 11 Biology 590
SAT II test are required by more competitive
colleges. Boston College, Columbia and Harvard
are schools that require SAT II. Although not a
requirement, many private universities encourage
students to take at least 1 SAT II.
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SUMMARY OF SCORES
SAT I Reasoning Test SAT II Subject Tests
Verbal Sub-scores
Writing Sub-scores
Listen-ing Sub-scores
Test Date
Test Date
TSWE
Vocab. Reading
Grade
Grade
Verbal
Math
Test 1 Score
Test 2 Score
Test 3 Score
Nov 02 12 560 550 Dec 02 12
Literature 610 Spanish 620 Oct
02 12 450 570 Jun 02 12 Writing
710 68 70 Spanish 640
Math 1C 510 May 02 11 480 530 Jun
02 11 Biology 590
Any time you make an adjustment to your scores
(take a new test, release or send scores), a new
Score Report is sent to the student, and to the
school
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Options Program _at_ Goddard Riverside Community
Center

• 593 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024
• 212-873-6600212-595-6498 or options_at_goddard.org,
  
• Free or reduced cost College and Career Guidance
  and Counseling SAT Prep!!!!!! Serving teens,
  mostly high school seniors, as well as adults.
  The program includes the following
• Counseling regarding college and career choices
  for teens, mostly high school seniors
• Preparation for the SAT and other college
  entrance tests
• Assistance with college applications
• Assistance with scholarships and financial aid
• Counseling regarding college and career choices
  for adults who want to return to school or change
  careers
• "Early Awareness" counseling for junior high
  school students, to help them select the right
  courses and "track" in high school

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FREE ONLINE SAT TEST PREP and college resource
tools

• Log on to www.bridges.com
• Under Student Sign In Click Create new
  portfolio
• Enter 0107751 in the site ID box
• Enter agnes in the Site Password box
• Create an account for online access.

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DEADLINES
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Application Deadlines
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SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION???

• Answer It dependsFor example at NYU the
  acceptance rate for all applicants was 28.4,
  whereas for early decision it was 33.3.
• A higher percentage were accepted under early
  decision.
• Not always the case

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Financial Aid...To be continued 12/14/2006 at
700 PM

• FAFSA
• Used to qualify for ALL federal aid.
  (fafsa.ed.gov)
• Required at all institutions
• Available online in December. Make sure it is
  for the 2007-2008 school year.
• Must be filed beginning January 1, 2007 using
  2006 1040.
• Deadlines vary per institution.

• CSS Profile required for some schools.
• 2 step process
• Part 1 can be filed as soon as list is complete
• Required at most private institutions, and for
  other scholarships
• When part 1 is submitted, part 2 is sent to your
  home (except online application)

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Institutional Scholarships

• Some institutions offer scholarships to students,
  both merit and need-based.
• Every schools differs.
• Usually require completion of FAFSA.
• Visit the schools website. (usually located
  under the admissions sections of website.)
• Visit http//www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/schol
  arships/ for an example.
• Apply Early!!!!!! Usually by December .

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Sources of Information

• College folder
• Internet
• www.fastweb.com
• www.scholarship.com
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.usnews.com
• www.act.org/path/parent
• www.petersons.com/
• www.suny.edu/Student/paying_scholarship_links.cfm
• http//www.hsf.net/
• http//www.hesc.com/
• Guidance Office

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Questions

• Check your folder and
• Ask your Guidance Counselor
• James Giordano
• 212-873-9100
• giordanoj_at_staghs.org
• Best way to contact me is through e-mail!!