COLLEGE PREP NIGHTApril 16, 2014

Universities Chosen by Chesterton High School Class of 2013

Ball State University Bethel College Butler University California Polytechnic State University Calumet College of St. Joseph Carroll University Carthage College Centre College Chapman University Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Cornell University DePaul University Grace College Harvard University Indiana State University Indiana University Indiana University Northwest Indiana University South Bend IUPUI Indiana Wesleyan University University of Indianapolis Loyola University Chicago Manchester University Miami of Ohio Michigan State University University of Missouri North Central College

Northwestern University University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania Prairie State University  Purdue University Purdue University Calumet Purdue University North Central Quinnipiac University Robert Morris University Chicago Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology St. Ambrose University University of St. Francis St. Joseph’s College St. Mary’s College University of Southern Indiana Spring Arbor University United States Naval Academy University of Southern Indiana Valparaiso University Wabash College William Penn University University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Xavier University

School Website

College and Career information can be found by going to the Chesterton High School Website, selecting Programs and Services, and selecting Career Center

http://www.duneland.k12.in.us/domain/146

Career Center

Mrs. Arthur, Career Center Director

College application process resources

Information on individual school

iPad Lab

Scholarship resources that is update with new information every Tuesday

Timeline

Mapping My Future website includes printable calendars and resources for every state of high school.http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/MiddleHighSchool/

Ninth Grade Timeline http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/BCF1A04A/High-School-Freshman-Timeline-and-Checklist/

Tenth Grade Timeline http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/8A88B7F9/High-School-Sophomore-Timeline-and-Checklist/

Eleventh Grade Timeline http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/BFDD4D28/High-School-Junior-Timeline-and-Checklist/

Senior Year Month by Month Timeline http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/6BCDBA67/High-School-Senior-Timeline-and-Checklist/

Research and DecisionsWhen should you do visits?How many visits should you make?What about online research?

http://www.campustours.com/What is the difference between early decision and early action? (http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/applications/early)

Early decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. Early action plans are nonbinding — students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.

Student Profile

Interpersonal

Depth, not breadth, of experience is most important.

Passionate involvement in a few activities and a demonstration of leadership.

A Record of Community Service Work or Out-of-School

Experiences Focus on special talents and

abilities Overall, colleges are seeking

students who will be active contributing members of the student body.

Academic

A transcript that reflects the student takes on challenges can put him/her a step ahead.

Strong grades. Solid Scores on

Standardized Tests. A well written essay.

Financial Information

Net Price Calculator https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for

-college/paying-your-share/focus-on-net-price-not-sticker-price

NCAA Clearinghouse http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

NAIA Clearinghouse http://www.playnaia.org/

21st Century Scholars Needs based scholarship and you must have

registered by 8th grade

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Question of the Day: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

Dr. Scott B. Carlin, Ph.D. from Michiana Test Prep

Questions???