High School Juniors - Preparing for College
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Presentation Objectives
1. Get more scholarship2. Choose the perfect recommendation3. Write a stellar essay4. Make the most of your campus visit5. Achieve higher ACT and SAT Scores6. Stay organized through the college admissions process
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Welcome to Big Orange Country! 22,139 Students
235,000 Alumni
560 Acres
230+ Buildings
9 Colleges
Gotta Know Knoxville Tennessee’s third
largest city
Urban Wilderness
Vibrant Music and Arts Scene
Acclaimed Festivals
Pursue Your Passion 170+ Degree Programs
Experience Learning
Undergraduate Research
Honors and Scholars
Student Support Services
“What are you doing this week?”A. Resume, Job Seeking, and Interview Prep on Wednesday
B. Enra: Japanese Dance Troupe on Monday
C. Mossman Lecture Featuring Bill Nye the Science Guy on Thursday
D. Society for Physics Students Pumpkin Drop on Friday
E. All of the Above
Life @ UT400+ Extracurricular Programs
Community Service Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Print & Broadcast Media
100+ Large-Scale EventsConcertsOff-Broadway Performances
Eat Like a Volunteer 30+ locations
All-You-Care-To-Eat dining
Retail brands like Chick-Fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Dunkin Donuts
Made-to-order daily specials
NEW! More options off campus
COLLEGE EXPLORATION
Factors Affecting Your College Choice
College environment Extracurricular opportunities Profession Major Geographic location Community College size Concerns
What are your top 4-6 criteria in selecting a college?
College Exploration
UT Undergraduate Admissions: admissions.utk.edu
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation: tn.gov/collegepays
College Navigator: nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
College Score Card: collegescorecard.ed.gov
College Board: bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Campus Visits
What To Do Research the school before to ask
insightful questions Request academic appointment if
available If not, contact a professor/department
Search school’s event calendar in preparation for your visit
Attend an information session
What Not To Do Do the campus tour and jet Try to register last minute for peak
times (fall break and spring break) Two visits in the same day Skip the on campus meal Neglect getting the business cards
of people you meet
Career
What Can I Do With This Major: whatcanidowiththismajor.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco
ADMISSIONS
Admissions Application
Official High School Transcript• normally sent directly from the high school to the college• schools typically get a school report listing things like AP classes offered, how many students in a class, etc.• colleges might require mid-year grades
Standardized Test Scores• go to act.org (ACT) or collegeboard.org (SAT) to request official copies• some schools are able to take ACT/SAT scores from you transcript, but not all• senior year be sure to mark your top schools to receive your scores on the test
Application Form (Common Application or school’s website)• personal information• honors and awards• extracurricular• employment• summer activities• essays• disciplinary action• application fee or fee waiver• signature
UT’s Freshmen Admission Checklist
High School Transcript Test ScoresAdditional Factors
letters of recommendation (optional)
personal statement (optional)rigor of high school
curriculumextracurricular or
leadership activitiesawards
Deadlines
Non Restrictive• College will let you
know by a certain dateRegular Decision
• College admits throughout the admissions cycle
Rolling Admissio
n• College will send you a
decision earlierEarly Action
MAY 1ST CONFIRMATION DATE
Restrictive
• If admitted, you are committed to that school
• The school may hold your application for regular decision
Early Decisio
n
Key Dates
November 1st Priority DeadlineApply by this date for priority admission and in order to be eligible to apply for competitive scholarships and the Chancellor’s Honor Program
Key Dates
December 15th Regular Deadline for AdmissionApply by this date for admission and to be considered for institutional scholarships, including the Volunteer Scholarship.
Essay
Tell a Story don’t write what you think they want to
hear show your personality
Proofread strategy: read essay from bottom to top no “thnx” or “B4” grammarly.com
Get a Second Opinion listen with an open mind
Stay Focused really read the essay prompt add substance to some of your
achievements
Recommendations
Who? Teachers
core academic subjects (history, math, science, languages)
teachers who know you well recent years (junior and senior)
Guidance Counselors
Tips: What are things you would like your
recommenders to highlight?
Why did you choose this specific recommender?
Give recommenders PLENTY of time
Testing
ACT SAT AP Exams IB Exams FREE TEST PREP
Khan Academy, khanacademy.org ACT, act.org SAT, satpractice.org
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID
Volunteer Scholarship
Annual award amounts for students with a minimum 3.8 GPA* are based on the following criteria:
ACT/SAT Score In State Out of State34–36 / 1520–1600 $8,000 $18,00030–33 / 1390–1510 $6,000 $15,00028–29 / 1310–1380 $3,000 $10,000
*core weighted GPA
Competitive Scholarships
• Complete and submit admission application by November 1
• Admitted students will receive an e-mail with the link to the scholarship application
• Scholarship application due December 15
Financial Aid
Scholarship and Financial Aid
UT One Stop Express Student Services: onestop.utk.edu
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): fafsa.gov
Federal Student Aid: studentaid.ed.gov
Form Your Future: formyourfuture.org
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: finaid.org
Fast Web: fastWeb.com Find Tuition: findtuition.com
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
Michael Porter // [email protected] // 865-946-8687
A copy of this presentation is available at tinyurl.com/utkpreview