College Counseling Office

2. College Counseling Office Located in Southeast Corner of Main Building Dr. John Berna, Sr. Counselor / Director, College Counseling (267) 515-5994 jberna@sjprep.org Ms. Amy Romm, College Admission Counselor (215) 978-1982 aromm@sjprep.org Ms. Courtney Pinto, College Admission Counselor (215) 978-1953 cpinto@sjprep.org Mark Halligan, College Admission Counselor (215) 978-1965 mhalligan@sjprep.org Mrs. Alice Welsh, Administrative Assistant (215) 978-1966 awelsh@sjprep.org

3. Tonight’s Itinerary • Introduction to College Admissions Process • Thinking outside the Box • Introduction to Family Connection • Senior Course Registration • Questions & Answers • Dr. Patricia Sisca Pace : “SAT Retreat”

4. Class of 2009 Applications • 237 Students • 1,524 applications submitted • 1,083 acceptances received • Into 208 different colleges • Average student applied to 6.4 Colleges

5. Class of 2009 Acceptances SJP students matriculated at 94 different schools: • 38 Private Schools, non-Catholic • 28 State Related • 25 Catholic Schools (10 Jesuit) • 1 Post Grad Prep School • 2 Military Academies

6. Most Popular in 2009 (Accept / Attend) • Pennsylvania State Univ. (79 / 22) • Saint Joseph's University (84 / 20) • Fordham University (61 / 14) • Rutgers University of NJ (15 / 10) • Temple University (34 / 9) • Georgetown University (14 / 8) • The University of Scranton (51 / 7)

7. Most Popular in 2009 (Accept & Attend) 8. Drexel University (55 / 7) 9. University of Pittsburgh (54 / 6) 10. Villanova University (23 / 6) 11. St. John's University (28 / 6) 12. Catholic University (47 / 5) 13. University of Pennsylvania (5 / 5) 14. University of Delaware (23 / 5)

8. Class of 2010 (So Far) • 231 Students • 1,711 applications submitted • 368 acceptances received • Into 248 different colleges • Average student applied to 7.4 Colleges

9. Most Popular in 2010 (Applications) 1. Saint Joseph's University (105) 2. Pennsylvania State University (85) 3. Fordham University (79) 4. University of Pittsburgh (62) 5. Drexel University (56) 6. University of Pennsylvania (54) 7. Loyola University Maryland (51) 8. Temple University (50) 9. Villanova University (45) 10. The University of Scranton (39)

10. Most Popular in 2010 (Applications) 11. University of Delaware (39) 12. Boston College (37) 13. The Catholic University of America (31) 14. Georgetown University (25) 15. Johns Hopkins University (24) 16. La Salle University (24) 17. University of Notre Dame (23) 18. Lehigh University (21) 19. Princeton University (21) 20. College of the Holy Cross (21)

11. Role of the College Counselor • Suggest schools • Assist Student / Parents with their college plans. • Help with self-awareness and decision making to find the right fit. • Advocate for your son • Financial Aid

12. What’s ahead (here @ the Prep) Guidance Classes (Junior Year) • Introduction to College Admission • Presentation on Jesuit Schools • Diversity in College Choice • Senior Course Registration Information • Essay • SAT Prep Meeting with your son Meeting with Parents

13. What’s ahead (here @ the Prep) Guidance Classes (Senior Year) • Ins & Outs of Applications (Essay, recommendations, etc.) • Reps from Colleges will visit us • Many meetings with your son • Another meeting with Parents

14. What’s ahead (on your own) • Begin communication with schools • Visit some schools • SAT / ACT Registration • Family Connection • College Fairs • Get in touch with Coaches

15. Components of a College Application • High School Transcript • Standardized Tests • Letters of Recommendation • Extra-curricular Activities • Essays • Interviews

16. Types of Applications • Early Decision (Nov. 1 or 15) Binding • Early Action (Nov. 1 or 15) Non-Binding Accept/Defer vs. Accept/Deny Restrictions (Boston College & Georgetown – no ED applications to other colleges permitted) • Single-Choice Early Action No other EA applications (Yale) • Regular Decision (Feb. or Mar 1)

17. 2 New “Gimmicks” SAT Optional & Score Choice

18. SAT Optional www.fairtest.org Over 815 four-year colleges and universities across the U.S., acting on the belief that "test scores do not equal merit," do not use the SAT or ACT to make admissions decisions about a substantial number of their incoming freshmen classes. These institutions range widely in size and mission.

19. SAT Optional Lycoming Muhlenberg NYU Providence Sacred Heart Scranton * Ursinus Wake Forrest Albright Arizona St. Dickinson Fairfield Gettysburg Holy Cross Kings Lebanon Loyola Md

20. Score Choice Score Choice @ SJP

21. There’re More Colleges than Penn State, Pitt, Fordham, Loyola: Baltimore or UPenn!(Even though they’re all really great schools!)

22. Why did you send your son to SJP? • Strong academics • Faith Formation • Awareness of the “Other” • The Jesuit Tradition • Preparation for life after high school –REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY GO TO COLLEGE!

23. A recent survey of SJP alumni showed great satisfaction with the student transition to college, both academically and socially.

24. Moving Beyond a Two Hour Radius

25. University of Toronto utoronto.ca Toronto, Canada About 52,000 students 30% live on-campus, all freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing SAT average varies by program, but most fall above 1800. 7% come from outside Canada Average cost of attendance is $34,000 CANADIAN dollars

26. Colorado College coloradocollege.edu Colorado Springs, CO Roughly 2,000 students 79% live on-campus Average class size 16, all classes capped at 25 81% come from outside Colorado SAT range for the middle 50% is 1280-1430 47% receive need-based financial aid

27. Making Your Own Bracket

28. Clark University clarku.edu Worcester, MA Just over 2,000 students 94% live in campus housing Average class size 21 64% come from outside of Massachusetts SAT average 1170 90% receive financial aid 88% return after freshman year

29. Juniata College juniata.edu Huntington, PA Roughly 1,500 students 82% live on-campus Average class size 14 32% come from outside Pennsylvania SAT range for the middle 50% is 1100-1310 94% graduate in 4 years

30. Public Alternatives

31. Millersville University millersville.edu Millersville, PA Roughly 7,000 undergrads 94% are residents of PA 31% of all students live on campus, all first year students are guaranteed housing Middle 50% SAT range is 970-1160 In-State tuition and housing is about $15,000

32. Ramapo College Ramapo.edu Mahwah, NJ About 5,700 undergrads 85 % of first years live on-campus, 53% of all grades 97% are NJ residents Middle 50% SATs is 1070-1230 Average class size of 23 In-state tuition and room and board is about $23,000

33. Schools That Have Made Financial Aid Pledges www.projectonstudentdebt.org

34. Lehigh University Lehigh.edu Bethlehem, PA Just under 5,000 undergrads 78% come from outside PA Average class size is 27 Strong focus on diversity 99% of first year students live on-campus Middle 50% SAT range is 1220-1340 97% of financial need met

35. Bowdoin College bowdoin.edu Brunswick, ME Roughly 1,700 students 94% live on-campus Average class size 16 87% come from outside Maine SAT range for the mid 50% 1320-1500 SAT optional for students with a strong academic record 100% of financial aid met

36. A Gap Year

37. 2 Programs to Consider

38. Using Family Connection An Overview for Junior Parents

39. Overview • What is Family Connection? • How do I access it? • How do I register? • What can I do with it? • How does it help with college and career planning?

40. How Is It Accessed?

41. How Is It Accessed? First time users must register here. On subsequent visits, you will log in here.

42. New User Registration Enter your registration code here and click “Register.”

43. Complete Your Registration

44. Select Your Child Select your son and click “Go.”

45. Family Connection – Main Page

46. Exploring Colleges Click on the “Colleges” tab to access information regarding colleges.

47. Colleges Page – My Colleges and College Research

48. College Research – College Search (Matchmaker)

49. College Search

50. College Search