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Welcome to College Planning Night for Seniors

Class of 2020

INTRODUCTIONS

Shari Pimental

Grades 9-12, last names A-Kl

Jake Copley

Grades 9-12, last names Km-Z

TONIGHT’S AGENDA

Prayer

College planning assistance at Marist

Factors in a College Search – Finding Fit

Marist Senior Exit Survey

Some basics about paying for college

Fall timeline

School and area events

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COLLEGE PLANNING ASSISTANCE THIS FALL

❖ Visited with Seniors today during Study Hall -Seniors received

information about Naviance, requesting transcripts, letters of rec,

college visits at Marist, area events and helpful resources

❖ Counselors available for individual meetings

❖ Common Application help in Mid-October. We already held

one workshop August 20th.

❖ College Visits to Marist (25+ scheduled so far)

❖ UO and OSU application workshops tbd❖ J

NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN? SOME IMPORTANT

THINGS TO CONSIDER…

Academic FitDescribes how a university matches your personal ability needs

majors, minors

Includes GPA, and Test Scores

Reach, Target, Safety

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Course of Study FitAn area of study that supports a your career goal

Diverse interests

Internships, placements, research opportunities

Collaborative vs. competitive

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Accessibility FitThink about areas of the country where you would be comfortable.

Do you want to be able to drive to school, fly, or take a train?

Do you care about direct flight?

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School Size FitBig or small, public or private, class sizes,

faculty/ student ratio, classes taught by professors

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Community FitWhat are important aspects of my identity?

What do I need to feel a sense of belonging?

What helps me be the best version of myself?

Clubs, study aboard

Could relate to faith, cultural background, etc.

How will my identity and community mesh?

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Social Science FitHow will you get your social needs met?

Examples include Greek life, student affairs, music ensembles, sports team, etc.

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Financial FitYour financial future is tied to your post-

secondary choices

Understanding your budget

Honestly assessing the impact of student debt

Family conversations

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FACTORS IN A COLLEGE CHOICE

(CLASS OF 2019 EXIT SURVEY)

Academic

Opportunities(4.2)

Location (3.8)

Size (3.2)

Financial Aid (3.6)

Reputation of college (3.5)

Campus Life (Social,

Cultural, etc.)(3.4)

Campus design

(architecture, dorms,

dining halls, etc.)

(3.4)

Family Influence (2.6)

Opportunity to play a

sport or extracurricular(2.3)

Other (2.4)

TOTAL RESPONDED: 122

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WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR MOST APPLICATIONS?

Student information (family info., education, extracurricular activities, and

more)

Transcript (students request this in Naviance after they submit their

application)

Official SAT and/ or ACT test score (these need to be sent directly from the

testing agencies- SAT & ACT)

Depending on the school, the application may also include:

Teacher’s letter of recommendation (1 or 2)

Counselor recommendation

SAT Subject Tests

Secondary School Report

Personal essay(s), and/ or short answer responses

An interview (not common, but sometimes recommended or required)

If applying for financial aid, then family financial info will be needed J

PAYING FOR COLLEGE-COST OF ATTENDANCE

Tuition & Fees

Room & Board

Books & Supplies

Transportation

Miscellaneous Supplies

Cost of Attendance

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STUDENTS CAN AFFORD COLLEGE!

• Financial aid & scholarships may cover a large part of cost of attendance

• Community colleges offer substantial savings on tuition

• Private colleges may provide enough gift aid to make the cost to the student less than that of a public institution

• Oregon public universities have need & merit based aid

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SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID

Institutional aid – Scholarships and other aid given directly from the college that a student is admitted to.

State aid- For state financial aid info, go to www.oregonstudentaid.gov This is the site of Office of Student Access & Completion

Federal Aid- The FAFSA Prior Prior Year- Uses two years prior tax forms in the

financial aid process. (2017) Aim is to provide more accurate aid estimates, earlier in the process. Allows families to complete FAFSA beginning October 1 of senior year

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SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID (CONT.).

Outside (private) scholarships

These can be local or state (Rotary, Elks Lodge, credit union)

Scholarship list in Naviance

Or, these could be national scholarships (Best Buy, Coca

Cola Scholars, Hispanic Scholarship Fund)

-Announcements in schoology

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SOME IN-STATE NEED-BASED PROGRAMS

UO Pathways, OSU Bridge to Success, and

Portland State 4 Years Free Programs

All 3 programs cover cost of tuition and fees for 4

years for eligible students

Oregon Promise – Community College

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INTERESTED IN AN OUT-OF-STATE PUBLIC

UNIVERSITY?

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Study out of state in the West and pay only 150% of

resident tuition. Choose from 150 institutions

located in the 15 WICHE states.

These are competitive scholarships, but

requirements vary greatly from school-to-school.

Visit www.wiche.edu for more information

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What should students be doing now?

Research colleges online, visit colleges, and attend College Fairs

Evaluate SAT/ ACT scores, in relation to colleges they are interested in. Need to take/ retake a test?

Review college application requirements, and make a timeline of what needs to be done, and by when

Utilize other resources as needed (online resources, after-school sessions, talking to teachers, mentors, Marist alum, etc.)

Finalize list of colleges to which they are applying and enter this list into Naviance. For most students, aim to complete applications by mid-

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GATHERING THE REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Request Letters of Recommendation, if needed, by:

October 15th for Early Action, Early Decision

November 15th for Regular Decision

Send official test scores to the schools you apply to (SAT/ACT scores must be sent via the testing agency -College Board/ ACT website)

Request transcripts through Naviance after you’ve submitted your application

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Deadline Alerts!

University of Washington deadline is November 15

California UC and CSU system deadlines are November 30

Otherwise in most cases, colleges may have an EA or ED option anywhere from October 15-December 15, but if so, will also have a later deadline for Regular Admissions

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Upcoming college-related

events at Marist:❖ Common Application Workshop

Mid-October

❖ Hoping to play a sport collegiately?

NCAA/ NAIA Brown Bag Lunch Sept 25th

❖ College visits (ongoing)

❖ Financial Aid Night

(October 9, 7pm Theatre)

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Upcoming college-related

events in the area:

Mid Willamette College Fair Friday, October 4th from 9-11:30 am @ Erb Memorial Ballroom (U of Oregon). Register in advance at strivefair.com

NACAC College Fair at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, October 27and 28

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TONIGHT’S HANDOUTS

▪ Recommendations & Reminders for

Students

▪ Ten Things for Parents to Remember

▪ 12th Grade Timeline

Questions

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