Navigating the College Search Process for Sophomores
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Navigating the College Search Process for Sophomores
Susie Bremen Coordinator for College CounselingNorth Central High SchoolDecember 11, 2013
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Why Go To College?
“College graduates can expect to earn an average of 70 percent more during their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma. That means that during a 40-year career, the difference in earning is about $1 million!”
Source: Overview.com/colleges, 2011
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The College Search is a Process
Explore the criteria for a good match
Academic EnvironmentMajorLocation & Type of CollegeAdmission StandardsPeopleCost
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College “To-Do” List for Sophomores & Their Parents
Academic Planning - type of diploma Learn about NC’s college prep
resources Use online major & career
exploration tools Visit college websites for information
on admission requirements, campus visits, virtual campus tours & scholarships
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College “To-Do” List for Sophomores & Their Parents
Use summer months to learn more about careers, develop leadership, or service to community
Take the PSAT again in 11th grade – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT)
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Targets for Sophomores
Core 40 is the minimum diploma for applying to four-year colleges
Add rigor: Watch the number of non-academic electives
Build reading & vocabulary skills
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Targets for Sophomores
Research majors & career optionsStrengthen leadership skillsSummer immersion programs:
Academic, leadership, wilderness, overseas, etc.
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Resources forStudents & Parents
Guidance counselors & teachers College & Career Fairs College guide books Online resources Summer programs Current students & recent alums
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College Options4-Year Colleges – Public
Ball State, IN State, IU, Purdue 4-Year Colleges – Private
Butler, DePauw, Hanover, ValpoTwo-Year Colleges
Ivy Tech, VincennesProprietary Schools
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How 4-year Colleges Evaluate Admission Applications
o Academic classes takeno Diploma tracko Gradeso Grade trends / Junior year emphasiso SAT or ACT scores – SEND FROM
TESTING AGENCIES!o Rigor of senior schedule
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College Major & Career Exploration
Summer shadowing Talk to current professionals College and career
www.learnmoreindiana.org www.triptocollege.org www.collegeview.com www.mappingyourfuture.org
Vocational Schools www.overview.com/colleges/
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Favorite Web Resourcesfor Basic Help
www.learnmoreindiana.org www.review.com www.collegeboard.org www.nacac.net www.petersons.com www.act.org/path/parent/
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Websites with Specific Focus
www.collegeconfidential.com – College Planning www.ncaa.org – Athletes www.blackexcel.org – African American www.hsf.net – Hispanic www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook www.commonapp.org – The Common App www.fastweb.com – Scholarships www.finaid.org – Financial Aid www.in.gov/ssaci/ - Indiana Financial Aid
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NAVIANCEhttp://connection.naviance.com/northcentral
Web-based College Planning System
Research possible majors and careers Research colleges & scholarships Get college e-newsletters from Guidance Links to dozens of helpful websites Track the entire college search process
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