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QP College 101 Preparing your STUDENT for the next step

This guide covers post-secondary planning, testing, applications, and paying for college. Learn how to find the best college fit, create application lists, prepare for college visits, and scholarships. Find useful tips, test dates, and application requirements, along with financial aid information. Attend events like Financial Aid Night and FAFSA Frenzy. Stay updated on scholarships and connect with college resources for a smooth transition. Explore different databases, talk about finances, and apply strategically to ensure a successful college journey.

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QP College 101 Preparing your STUDENT for the next step

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  1. QP College 101Preparing your STUDENT for the next step Welcome!

  2. Agenda: -Post-Secondary Planning -Testing -Application Process -Paying for College -Senior Dates -Questions Introductions & Overview

  3. College search How to find the best fit for you

  4. Step One: • Determine your “must haves” • Location, • Student population, • Study abroad programs, • Specific academic programs, • Residential life, • Cost, etc… • Rank these items by personal importance • Develop an organizational tool

  5. Step Two: • Connect with a free college database • Using your “must haves” create a profile • Create a list of schools that fit your needs/wants • Research schools in more depth • Update organizational tool

  6. Ways to search A sampling of databases matching student criteria with college profiles • College Board’s Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ • ACT Profile: http://www.act.org/profile/ • Missouri Connections • www.missouriconnections.com • Log-in information is available in the senior packet • Cappex.com • www.cappex.com

  7. Step Three: • Develop your application list • Compare the schools against “must haves” • Rank the schools • Create list of 3-5 schools • Reach • Good match • Safety

  8. Step Four: • The College Visit/Interview • Purpose • Arranging • Preparing • Visiting • Virtual Option • www.collegeweeklive.com

  9. Tips to make the search productive Determine your list of “must haves” Have a frank conversation about finances Connect with a free college database search engine Research the options Develop the application list of 3-5 schools (no more than 10)

  10. Act information • Hickman Code: 260720 • ACT Test Dates • www.act.org

  11. ACT Changes • Student photo required • Standby testing • Colleges may require scores be sent directly from ACT

  12. SAT Information • Hickman Code: 260720 • SAT Test Dates • http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/how-to-register

  13. Compass Testing • Required by: Moberly Area Community College • Math and English placement at MACC • $20 Test fee and Photo ID Required (results sent to one institution of choice) • Allowed to retake • Contact: • The Career Center • P: (573) 214-3803 • MACC • P: (660) 263-4100

  14. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) • Where: Douglass High School – Media Center • When: Thursday, November 12th and Thursday, March 10th • Time: 9 am – noon • Contact school counselor to register

  15. College Applications Most applications require: • General demographic information • Course history/current enrollment • Grade Point Average – We are no longer a ranking school district • ACT/SAT/Compass Scores Some applications require: • Activities – Have a resume ready • Short Answer Questions • Essay/Personal Statement • Recommendations and/or Counselor Form

  16. Requesting Transcripts • There is a form in Guidance that must be completed • Allow sufficient time to process the request • $2 fee with each request • Schools MUST have a transcript with the application or the application is incomplete. • Improved ACT or SAT score? Scores will go to the schools directly if coded in on the registration form. If not, request another transcript and/or score report from ACT.

  17. How to apply to college • Online applications – Let us know if your student needs help accessing a computer or Internet. • Paper applications – Some schools still accept these. Your student can bring their paper app, application fee and related materials and we will mail them in with the transcript. • Common Application www.commonapp.org

  18. Paying for College Four main ways that students get money to help with college costs: • Federal and State Aid • College/University/Tech School Scholarships • Corporate and National Scholarships • Local/Community Scholarships • Financial Aid Night: Tuesday January 12 6:30 pm Hickman Media Center

  19. Federal & State Aid • Pell Grants • Low interest rate student loans • Bright Flight • A+ • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - PIN Number - January 1 - FAFSA Frenzy Tuesday, Feb 9 5-7 pm, HHS Media Center ((snow date Feb 16)

  20. College/Institutional Aid • This is often your biggest source of aid • Get to know the financial aid officers at the schools you are checking out • Upon acceptance, ensure that your student has applied for everything they qualify for!

  21. Scholarships First check out www.fastweb.com or similar sites for unique scholarships that fit your student’s profile. These scholarships are often nationwide so the pool of applicants is large.

  22. Community scholarships http://service.columbia.k12.mo.us/hhs/ • Check this web site weekly. Remember scholarships are listed by the month in which they are due. • A single application for more than 25 Faculty Selected Scholarships will be available in February. Make sure your student applies!

  23. Stay connected!! • Follow HHS Guidance for updates • Twitter: • @kewpieguidance • Facebook • Hickman Guidance

  24. Senior dates &Questions

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