post graduate planning workshop welcome class of 2013 students & parents!
TRANSCRIPT
6:30 PM WelcomeMr. Kurt Wollenweber, Principal
6:40 PM Overview of College Application ProcessPaul Eppard & Tammy Dodson
7:20 PM Breakout SessionsPublic College/University Application ProcessJillian McGlinchey, University of Colorado at Boulder
Auditorium
2-year/Community College Application and Transfer Process
(1st session only)
Karen Khuu, Arapahoe Community College Library Classroom
Where to Apply and Where to Go!Paul Eppard, Grandview High School
Choir Room
How to Write a Winning College Essay! Ann Richards, Grandview High School
Band Room
8:00 PM Breakout Sessions repeatedThe Career/Technical School Option (2nd session only)Julie Haeflinger, Pickens Technical College
Library Classroom
Agenda
Junior year is often viewed as the most important year of high school, but
Senior year is also crucial.
Colleges can change admission decisions based upon performance during the
senior year.
Just say NO to SENIORITIS!
Per CCSD Policy, ALL seniors must be enrolled in 4 Core Classes each
semester!
Senior Year
English 4.0Social Studies 1.5Government .5US History 1.0Math 3.0Science 3.0Practical Fine Arts 1.5Physical Education 1.5Health .5Other 5.5Total 22.0
Graduation Requirements
High school graduation requirements VS. college
entrance requirements!
Colleges and universities may look for additional
credits in certain core or elective areas.Performing or visual art creditWorld language
Research colleges and university admission
requirements to determine what courses are
mandatory.
College Admission Requirements
SeptemberCollege Readiness Day, Wednesday, September 19
Overview of college application processCan begin submitting transcript requests on September 20
Counselors in English classes, September 24 – October 1Senior Seminar
Register to retake ACT, SAT, or SAT Subject testsONLY if needed
Finalize list of colleges and application deadlinesShould include 3-7 schools
Request teacher and/or counselor recommendationsOnly if neededMust complete Naviance form and talk with recommender face-to-face!
Start working on application essayOnly if neededSome colleges have specific questions to be answered
Research scholarshipsCheck specific school websitesNaviancewww.fastweb.com
The Timeline
OctoberAttend college visits at GrandviewSee College Visit Schedule in Naviance
NACAC National College Fair @ Colorado Convention CenterOctober 7, 2012 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In-State College Fair @ Cherry Creek High School West Bldg.October 8, 2012 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Greater Denver College Fair and Workshop @ Douglas County High SchoolOctober 13, 2012 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Polish application essay
Process applications with November deadlinesBe aware of implications for applying Early Action or Early Decision
Plan to visit colleges over Fall BreakSchedule visit on college’s websiteAsk to meet with specific departmentsConcerned about paying for college, schedule time with the Fin. Aid
office
The Timeline
November
Process applications with December and January
deadlines
Don’t forget about Thanksgiving Break & Winter
Break!The Post Graduate Center requires at least 10
school days to process transcript requests!Teachers and counselors require at least 10 school
days for writing letters of recommendation.
The Timeline
DecemberLast day to turn in transcript requests for January
deadlines is December 7.
Prepare to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)www.fafsa.ed.govLog on prior to Jan. 1, 2013 to get your PIN
Both student and parent must register for a PINwww.pin.ed.gov
Cannot log on to FAFSA until Jan. 1, 2013Priority deadline for completion is March 1, 2013
The Timeline
JanuaryComplete FAFSA
Attend FAFSA Workshop at
Grandview if need extra help.January 28, 2013RSVP requiredPost Graduate Center will take
reservations beginning Dec. 3
The Timeline
Student Responsibility Post Graduate Center Responsibility
Request letters of recommendation – ONLY if needed
Send transcript to requested schools
Complete application on-line Send letter(s) of recommendation to requested schools
Complete essay online - ONLY if needed Send FINAL transcript to college of choice
Pay application fee (varies)
Complete and turn in Transcript Request Form to the Post Graduate Center**($5/transcript)
**The STUDENT is responsible for submitting materials/requests to teachers and the Post Graduate Center.
College Application Process
Student must complete the Transcript Request Form. Any additional forms for teachers to complete must be given to teachers
directly. Any additional forms for counselor to complete must be turned in to Post
Graduate Center with Transcript Request Form Student must check Naviance to see if teacher recommendations have been
completed before turning in Transcript Request Form.
Completed Transcript Request Forms can only be turned
in to Mrs. Storgaard. Do not give your counselor any of the forms. Mrs. Storgaard will process your application with the counselor. Do not leave forms on the desk!
Student can check Naviance to see when transcript
request was processed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for colleges/universities to process your transcript!
Requesting Transcripts
Students and parents can log on tohttp://connection.naviance.com/grandview
College Search:Search for schoolsCompare schools
College Visits:Find out when schools are visiting GHSStudents can sign up to attend these visits.
Scholarships & Financial Aid:Look at/search for scholarships and access
applicationsACT/SAT Test Preparation
Naviance
Money that is:Given – grants/scholarships
Borrowed – loans (student and/or parent)
Earned – work study
Sources include:Federal Government (FAFSA)
State Government (FAFSA, College Opportunity Fund
“COF”)
Institutional Aid (FAFSA and/or CSS Profile)
Private businesses/organizations (Scholarship
applications)
$$ Financial Aid $$
Grants:Money from Federal, State,
Institution, or private companyMost are need-based (FAFSA
or CSS Profile)Most do not need to be repaid
Financial Aid
Loans:Money that is borrowed from federal or state government
(FAFSA)Student subsidized loan – 3.4%Student unsubsidized loan – 6.8%Parent PLUS loan – 7.9%Federal Perkins Student Loan – 5%Can wait to pay back after graduation
Money that is borrowed from a bank, credit union, or
school (Separate Loan Application)Interest rates are typically higher – up to 18%Must start paying it back as soon as it is received
Financial Aid
Work StudyMoney earned from work, typically
on-campus, while in collegeMoney earned does not have to be
repaidStudents are paid as they work;
money can be used for expenses
throughout the term.
Financial Aid
ScholarshipsMoney that is awarded for a variety of reasons
AcademicsAthleticsPersonal AttributesPersonal Affiliations
Some are need basedWhere to find scholarships?
Specific college website National scholarship databasesLocal scholarships
Financial Aid
When applying to colleges, don’t worry about the initial
costs.All colleges will provide a financial aid notification with
letter of acceptance.Student must be notified by April 1 of admission status and
financial aid to be received from each college.Student and parent will review each financial aid
“package” and decide what is the best option.Student must accept admission to 1 school by May 1.
Net Price CalculatorEvery college will have this on their websiteEstimate of what it will cost for student to attend
Financial Aid
General application to qualify for financial aid for ANY
post-secondary school in the USSome scholarships use this information to determine needComplete FAFSA in January or early February
File taxes early this year!Attend FAFSA Workshop on January 28, 2013
RSVP required Use www.fafsa.ed.gov
Both student and parent will need to apply for PIN before
completingWatch out for scams(www.fafsa.com)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Upon completion of the FAFSA, the Federal
Government issues the student and Expected Family
Contribution (EFC). Based on parent(s) income, parent(s) non-retirement assets, student
income, and student assets The EFC is how much the federal government believes your family can
afford to send your student to school
Regardless of varying college tuition rates, the EFC will
be the same for each college.Financial Need = College Costs – EFCIt is possible to have a “need” at some schools and not
others.
Computing Financial Need
Expenses Private University/College
Public In-State University/College
Community College
Tuition $38,232 $9,000 (after COF) $2030 (after COF)
Fees $945 $664 $99
Room & Board $10,818 $11,730 $0
Books & Supplies $1,800 $1,992 $1,500
Transportation $1,176 $500 $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,314 $1,314 $1,314
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,285 $25,200 $5943
EFC $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Financial Need $34,285 $5,200 $0
Financial Need
Expenses Private University/College
Public In-State University/College
Community College
Total Financial Need $34,285 $5,200 $0
Grants $0 $0 $0
Scholarships $25,000 $5000 $5,000
Student Loans $17,000 $10,000 $1,000
Work Study $2,500 $2,500 $1,000
Total Financial Aid $44,500 $17,500 $7,000
Out of Pocket Cost $9,758 $7,700 +$1,057
Out of Pocket – No Loans
$26,785 $17,700 +$57
Financial Aid “Package”
Financial aid application process through College Board.Many schools & scholarship programs use it to award
nonfederal student aid funds.Helps school and/or scholarship see the “bigger picture” of
financial situation.Colorado CollegeUniversity of Denver
Available October 1www.profileonline.collegeboard.comEarly date helps with Early Decision
Costs $25 for application and report to 1 school or
scholarship.Additional reports are $16
CSS Profile
Also known as the COF – “cough”This stipend pays a portion of total in-state tuition when
attending a Colorado public institution or a participating
private institution. Colorado Christian University Regis University University of Denver
Will pay a portion of up to 145 undergraduate credit hoursStipend for 2012-13
$62/semester credit for PUBLIC institutions$31/semester credit for PRIVATE institutions
Apply at www.cof.college-assist.org
College Opportunity Fund
An opportunity for students and parents
to get free help in filling out the FAFSAwww.collegegoalcolorado.orgTypically the Sunday after the Super
Bowl.Don’t forget about Grandview’s FAFSA
evening:Monday, January 28, 2013
College Goal Sunday
NCAAwww.eligibilitycenter.orgCost is $65Student must register immediately - if haven’t already done
so!Must request an initial transcript be sent by the PGC ($5).
A final transcript will only be sent if student has requested
an initial to be sent.Official test scores must be sent to NCAA from ACT and/or
SAT (student must complete)NAIA
www.playnaia.orgCost is $65
College Athletics
Post-mark deadlines vs. Actual deadlinesCU-Boulder
Early Notification=December 1Regular Deadline=January 15
Colorado State UniversityEarly Action=December 1Regular Decision=February 1
University of Northern Colorado Deadline=August 1 Rolling Admissions
Be Aware of Deadlines
Begin the application process NOW!
Write college essayONLY if neededBe aware of specific topics depending on the school
applicationHave an English teacher proof readHave someone who doesn’t know you read
Request teacher/counselor recommendationsONLY if neededMust Complete form(s) on Naviance and give to
teacher/counselor face-to-face
In Summary . . .
Students MUST attend College
Readiness DayWednesday, September 19, 7:10 am
Senior Seminar MeetingsSeptember 24 – October 1In English class
Ask questions along the way!
In Summary . . .
7:20 PM Breakout SessionsPublic College/University Application ProcessJillian McGlinchey, University of Colorado at Boulder
Auditorium
2-year/Community College Application and Transfer Process
(1st session only)
Karen Khuu, Arapahoe Community College Library Classroom
Where to Apply and Where to Go!Paul Eppard, Grandview High School
Choir Room
How to Write a Winning College Essay! Ann Richards, Grandview High School
Band Room
8:00 PM Breakout Sessions repeatedThe Career/Technical School Option (2nd session only)Julie Haeflinger, Pickens Technical College
Library Classroom
Agenda