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Transcript of Senior Parent Night Senior Parent Night August 27, 2014 6:00pm.
Senior Parent Night
August 27, 2014
6:00pm
Counseling Department
Mr. Oscar Borboa
Ms. Katie Cardinali
Department Chair
Ms. Kalli Vaughan
Mr. Tom Succow
Mr. Gil Martinez
Mrs. Mary Novak
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Karen PariseStudent
Assistance Counselor
Crazy U
RELAX
COLLEGE…
In-State University Information
In-State Universities
Rolling admissions No teacher recommendations Apply directly on websites U of A: Comprehensive review NAU and ASU offer automatic
admission if:– Core ABOR GPA of 3.0 +– 22 ACT or 1040 M/CR SAT
Barrett, The Honors College
Separate Application, live online 9/3o Priority Deadline is November 15oRegular Deadline February 15
Averageso 3.854 unweighted ABOR GPA (rigor
considered)o 1300 SAT Math/Critical Reading, 29 ACT
UA Honors College
Application is within the UA App
Averages:o 3.86 GPAo 1349 SAT/ACTo 9-12 Honors/AP courses
Freshman Review
NAU Honors Program
Apply online after admission
Averages:o 3.78 GPAo 1212 Math/Critical Reading, 27 ACT
Selective/Highly Selective Universities
Vocabulary
Early Decision Restrictive Early Action Early Action (EA I, EA II) Regular Decision Rolling
*ASU VIP, U of A Wildcat Promise I and II
The Common Application
The Common Application enables students to apply to multiple schools using one application form, often with school-specific supplements
www.commonapp.org
Vocabulary
Creating a College List
Factors to consider: Location Size Academic programs Campus Culture Scholarship/Financial Aid Does it fit?
Your list should include a maximum of eight schools consisting of:
Reach Schools Target Schools Likely Schools
Colleges want to see…
Excellence – Not Perfection Potential to succeed academically Unique contribution to the college
community The person behind the grades and
scores Depth and breadth of involvement
Admission is not based on a meritocracy
Pieces of the Puzzle Rigor of Curriculum Grades (GPA) SAT and/or ACT scores
– Subject Tests and AP exams
Extracurricular Record Essay Teacher Evaluation Counselor Evaluation Interviews
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night: November 10
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) goes online January 1
College Scholarship Service PROFILE goes online October 1
Scholarship Resources
Institutional Scholarships:– Visit each university’s website to educate yourself
Private Scholarships– www.fastweb.com– www.azfoundation.org
Announcements in Naviance, e-mail, E-news Beware of Fraud
AZ Specific Scholarships
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix Suns Charities Flinn Foundation Scholarship
– Informational Meeting 9/3 during lunch Dorrance Scholarship
– Informational Meeting next quarter
TIMELINE: FALL 2014
Right Now
Students Complete/Update College
Questionnaire Register for October standardized
tests Request Teacher Recommendations Create account at
www.commonapp.org Maximize use of Naviance Parents Complete Parent Brag Sheet Explore Naviance
Your Handout is Important!
Brophy has specific policies for: Requesting a transcript Signing up for college visits at
Brophy Requesting a teacher
recommendation College Interviews 2014-2015 Timeline
The handout is important!
Final Announcements
Fashion Show Applications– Sent to BCP e-mail on Monday, due 9/5
Senior Parent Coffee ChatSeptember 23,7:45 AM, Harper Great Hall
October: Wednesday Application Workshops
October 6: NCAA Workshop, 6 PM in the SAC
Seniors : Now is the time to focus.Check your e-mail daily.
Upcoming Rotations
7:05-7:307:35 – 8:008:05-8:30
State School Info NightTonight, after our meeting!
Arizona State University: Great Hall NW– Barrett, The Honors College: Info Commons
University of Arizona: Gym– U of A Honors College: Great Hall NE
Northern Arizona University: SAC Grand Canyon University: K-10
Choose 3 sessions to attend: divide and conquer!