presented by auburn career/college counselors jon morrow, ahs amanda paulson, amhs steve mead, arhs
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Welcome toPlanning for College
Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors
Jon Morrow, AHS Amanda Paulson, AMHS
Steve Mead, ARHS
AgendaTypes of Schools...Which is Right for You?
Credit Requirements
Application & Admission Considerations
Intro to Finances
Q&A
Intentional Education
What Type of School?
Community CollegeTechnical CollegeCareer/Specialty SchoolFour-Year PublicFour-Year Private
Why choose a Community or Technical College?ConvenienceLake Washington Institute of TechnologySeattle Community College
DistrictBellevue CollegeHighline Community CollegeRenton Technical CollegeGreen River Community
CollegeTacoma Community CollegeBates Technical CollegePierce CollegeClover Technical College
Community vs. Technical College: ...There are some differences
Community College
Two PathwaysAcademic
Transfer credits to a four-year university or college
Some offer BA degreeProfessional/Technical
End goal may be work or transfer
Blend of theory and hands on instruction
Technical College
Choose a Program vs. individual classes
Classroom is conducted much like the working environment for which you are training
Some disciplines have transfer agreements with universities
Primary end goal is work
Career and Specialty Schools
Private, For-Profit CompaniesGene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry, Everest, FIDM, etc.
Training for specific careersCostsApplication process may include interviewFinancial aid?Transferable?
Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates
• Central Washington University• Eastern Washington University• The Evergreen State College• Western Washington University• University of Washington • U of W Bothell or Tacoma• Washington State University• WSU Vancouver, Tri-Cities or Everett
WWU
TESC
UW
CWU
EWU
WSU
Four-Year Independent Colleges & Universities
The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University
CWUArt Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest
Whitman
PLU, UPS
Whitworth, Gonzaga
St. Martins
Trinity Lutheran
Heritage U.
Out Of State Colleges/Universities? Things to consider… Public: Tuition (2X) Private: No Additional Tuition Add Cost for Travel Expenses Possibility for WUE
(Tuition = 140-150% of in-state) Back-up Plan? Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu www.princetonreview.com
WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
Alaska Arizona California Colorado
Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada
New Mexico
NorthDakota
OregonSouth
Dakota
Utah Washington
Wyoming
Out-of-State Colleges/Universities (contd.)
Research college for specific admission requirements (ex: www.collegeboard.org)
College Board Subject Tests required?
Required courses/credits can vary - University of CA colleges clearly define
Fine/Performing Art Some require 3 credits World Language
WA Minimum College Admission Requirements 2013 Grads & Beyond!
*CADR: College Academic Distribution Requirements
Higher Education Coordinating Board 4 credits in college-prep English 3 credits math, including Adv. Algebra/Trig
Senior year math or completed Pre-Calculus 2 credits lab science including one credit of
algebra-based science (Chemistry or Physics)
Continued...
2 credits of the same World Language3 credits Social Science1 credit fine, visual, or performing arts or 1
additional CADR credit (UW & WWU require .5 credit in fine or performing art)
15 total CADR credits/3 per year including senior year
What About Athletics?
...Three Requirements
High School Graduation
CollegeAdmission
NCAAClearinghous
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Plan a Campus Visit
Would you buy a car without seeing it first???“Preview Days” for Juniors/SeniorsRegularly scheduled campus toursInformal visits
Admission and Applications
Junior TimelineAll-Year...Research Colleges, Scholarship Search
October...PSAT
February...”Beyond High School Night”
December thru June...Register for and take SAT/ACT
June thru October...Visit Colleges
Admission and Applications
Senior TimelineAll-Year...Narrow College Search, Scholarship Search
October...SAT/ACT?
September thru March...Apply to Colleges
January 1st!...File FAFSA
May 1st...Commit! (National Final Day of Declaration)
June/July...Send Final Transcript
The Admission ApplicationFour-Year Colleges
Institution specific online form or… College Net or other company or… The “Common Application”
State Website for Community and Technical Colleges+ Program application for Technical Colleges
Admission/Acceptance Timeline
Paying for Post H.S. EducationCost of attendance includes:
TuitionFees &/or SuppliesBooksRoom & BoardPersonal expensesTransportation
2013/2014 Cost of Attendance Community colleges $5,000-6,500 *Technical colleges $5,000+ Career schools $19K-$35K *4 year public colleges $18,000-$24,500 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+
**Includes housing expenses
Out of State Public = 200% tuition
* Costs vary by Educational Program chosen
Paying for CollegeFamily fundsScholarships*Grants*Work-study jobs*Loans
*Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st to determine eligibility for these funds.
GET: Guaranteed Education Tuition Program
Washington State’s prepaid tuition program (529 Savings Plan under Federal IRS rules)
Lock cost of future college tuition by purchasing units today
Fund guaranteed by the state to pay costs of future tuition
Units should be purchased at least two years in advance
529 Tip: Have grandparents take out a 529 … pay directly to the school/college
Scholarship SearchYour Career CenterSearch Engines & Websites (Career Center
Internet Lists)- www.thewashboard.org- www.fastweb.com- www.scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarship Books/Ask EveryoneSchools/Departmental AwardsAuburn Community Scholarship Program
(Sr)
SCHOLARSHIPSBoth merit-based and merit + needAwarded for:
Academic achievementTalent or skillCommunity serviceLeadership/school activitiesParent affiliation with a club or organizationFinancial need (Husky Promise/Cougar
Commit)
Scholarships….Most Require EssaysTOPIC Examples:
How have your achievements impacted you…How will obtaining a degree impact your
future?How will a degree impact your community?How have others inspired you? How did they
help shape your life
Don’t just answer the essay question, give them something to remember
Auburn Community Scholarship
Auburn School District senior graduates ONLY
Application available in January on Career Center website…recipients announced at Senior Award Nights
Many scholarships totaling over $85,000
Deadline March
Paying for CollegeFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Go to www.fafsa.gov (not!!! www.fafsa.com)Deadlines
Recommend completing between January 1st and February 1st
March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical CollegesGrantsWork StudyLoans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed)
Discuss options with parents Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation
The FAFSA4casterAffordability Estimation Tool
Practice using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before actual form is available…early analysis tool
Reduces time required to submit actual FAFSA in January of the student’s senior year of high school
Financial Aid for Undocumented StudentsHouse Bill 1079: Approved In-State tuition for
undocumented studentsWASFA: New for the state of Washington,
financial support via State Need Grant (http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa )
Private scholarships exist (Hispanic Scholarship Fund and others…)
Dual Credit: AP/Running Start/Tech Prep
Additional Ways to Save $$$Bargain Schools...Community CollegeFinish in Four-Years AP/Running Start/Tech PrepThe Value of Financial PlanningNegotiate Financial Aid PackageIn-State vs. Out-of-StateCommute or Live off CampusCreative When Buying Textbooks (Rent)
Upcoming Events
College Rep Visits- Fall ... at each high school Paying for College Night – January 14 @
AMHS Beyond High School Night – February 5 @
ARHS SAT for Juniors- April 15, 2015
NEW! College Application and Essay Event for Seniors!
November 4: AHS 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
November 13: AMHS
2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
November 12: ARHS 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
College Goal WASHINGTON
@ Auburn High School Library Saturday, January 10 10 AM- 1 PM
@ Auburn Mountainview Library Saturday, January 17 9:00 AM - Noon
Your Career Center is here to help!Auburn High School
Jon Morrow, Counselor [email protected] / 253-931-4929
Auburn Mountainview High SchoolAmanda Paulson, Counselor
[email protected]/ 253-804-5195
Auburn Riverside High SchoolSteve Mead, Counselor
[email protected] / 253-804-5161
Questions?Thank you for coming tonight!
Junior Timeline
Senior Timeline