A Post High School Planning Workshop for Juniors and their Parents

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• A Post High School Planning Workshop for Juniors
  and their Parents

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GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

• A through G
• Mrs. Katie Smith
• ksmith_at_iasd.cc
• H through O
• Mrs. Carol Kerchensky
• ckerchensky_at_iasd.cc
• P through Z
• Mrs. Linda Chirieleison
• lchirie_at_iasd.cc
• Secretary
• Mrs. Janice Allshouse
• jallshouse_at_iasd.cc

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Getting Started . . .
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Know Thyself

• Values
• Ambitions
• Achievements
• Academic Strengths
• Interests
• Your Standout Talents

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Choosing Your College Priorities

• What is important to you?
• Location
• Academics
• Size
• Campus Appeal
• Social Life
• Total Cost Including aid

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Next Steps for Juniors

• In School
• Stay focused on academics
• Do not lighten your academic load for senior year
• Meet with your school counselor
• Stay involved in school activities
• Standardized Testing
• Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests
• Register for AP tests as appropriate
• College Exploration
• Explore colleges on the Web
• Visit colleges if you can
• Meet with college representatives
• Attend college fairs

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Types of Colleges
Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements
Two year Degrees offered Associates Provides A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit. Typically have agreements with four year colleges to transfer credits. Typically between 6,000 and 16,000/ year dependent upon program of study Open-door admission policy
Does not include room and board.
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Types of Colleges
Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements
Four year Degrees offered Bachelors and beyond Provides A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study. State Typically under 20,000/year Private Typically more than 30,000/year SAT or ACT GPA Class rank Essay Extracurricular activities Letters of recommendation Transcripts
Does not include room and board.
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PSAT/NMSQT

• Wednesday, October 17, 2012
• Register in the Guidance Office no later
  than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
• 18.00
• Results are returned in early December

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About College Admission Tests

• ACT
• Consists of five tests English, Math, Reading,
  Science, and Writing
• Writing component is optional
• Top composite score is 36
• SAT
• Consists of three tests Verbal, Math, Writing
• Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800

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SAT PREP COURSE

• 8-week course beginning in late fall/early
  winter
• Saturdays, 800 a.m. to noon
• Information will be posted on the morning
  announcements.

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SAT CEEB CODE 391885
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 6, 2012 September 7, 2012
November 3, 2012 October 4, 2012
December 1, 2012 November 1, 2012
January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012
March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013
May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013
June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013
Testing Dates at Indiana Senior High School
Request Test Center Code 39299. Register at
www.sat.collegeboard.com.
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ACT CEEB CODE 391885
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012
October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012
December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012
February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013
The ACT is NOT administered at Indiana Area
Senior High School. Register at
www.actstudent.org.
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Additional Testing Information

• SAT Subject Tests
• Offered the same days as the SAT Reasoning Test
• Only necessary if required by schools of interest
• Advanced Placement tests
• May 6-16 during the school day

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Collecting College Information

• HS website www.iasd.cc
• Career Cruising www.careercruising.com
• Internet Resources
• - www.cappex.com
• - www.princetonreview.com
• - www.educationplanner.org
• College and Career Fairs
• Resource books/catalogs from the Guidance Office
• Visiting School Representatives
• School Counselor

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Tips on Making a School Visit

• See your counselor for a College Visit Checklist.
• Phone ahead to the admissions office and make an
  appointment.
• Request an interview with an Admissions Officer
  and Financial Aid Officer.
• Meet with instructors in the major field of
  interest.
• Observe classes.
• Take a campus tour.
• Visit a freshman dorm and eat in the dining hall

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The Admissions Glossary

• Early Decision
• Early Action
• Rolling Admissions
• Wait List

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Tips on Completing Applications

• READ DIRECTIONS carefully.
• Colleges prefer on-line applications.
• If completing a paper application, print neatly
  in ink.
• Complete all information and check over before
  submitting.
• Check spelling.
• Request a high school transcript from the
  Guidance Office.
• Ask your counselor to include letters of
  recommendation.
• Enclose the application fee.
• Submit applications to the Guidance Office two
  weeks prior to the deadline.

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Financial Aid
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Whats the Difference?

• Scholarships
• Grants
• Work-Study Programs
• Loans

BE SURE TO ATTEND THE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP FOR
PARENTS OF SENIORS IN JANUARY OF SENIOR YEAR.
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Financial Aid Resources

• Guidance Office
• Local employers and organizations
• Online resources
• fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal
  Student Aid
• Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal governments
  website about paying for college
• Educationplanner.org
• Collegeboard.org
• College or University website

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And finally . . .
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Important Dates

• September 4-21, 2012 register for the PSAT
• October 2, 2012 Career Fair at IUP
• October 17, 2012 PSAT at the Senior High
• Late fall to March 2013 SAT Prep Course
• March 9, 2013 SAT at IHS
• June 1, 2013 SAT at IHS

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10 Tips for Parents

1. Help your student understand the college search
   process.
2. Be realistic and non-judgmental.
3. Be in the "back seat" - and not the driver - of
   the college search process.
4. Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions.
5. Be aware of deadlines and fees due.
6. Know that things have changed since your college
   days.
7. Dont overemphasize your own alma maters.
8. Dont compare your student with others.
9. Dont dwell on disappointments, like a rejection
   letter.
10. Celebrate successes!