COLLEGE PLANNING FOR
JUNIORS
EAGLECREST HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
COLLEGE PLANNING
FOR JUNIORS
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW…
WHAT CAN BE DONE LATER…
WHAT CAN BE DONE YOUR SENIOR YEAR…
WHAT CAN BE DONE NOW…
SO MUCH OF WHAT WAS ONCE SAVED FOR SENIOR
YEAR IS BETTER COMPLETED (OR AT LEAST) STARTED
YOUR JUNIOR YEAR.
REVIEW YOUR ACADEMIC STATUS
•WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT GPA?
•ARE YOU ON TRACK TO GRADUATE?
•DO YOU KNOW WHAT CREDITS ARE NEEDED TO
GRADUATE?
EXAMINE YOUR COLLEGE OPTIONS
TYPES OF DEGREES
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE
FOUR YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
• ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES TRANSFER TO A 4 YEAR SCHOOL
• TECHNICAL /CAREER COLLEGES
Specific program degrees
(Make sure credits will transfer if you choose to switch programs)
FIND THE RIGHT FIT!
• MAJOR
• SIZE OF SCHOOL
• LOCATION
• CHANCES OF BEING ACCEPTED
• COST & POTENTIAL DEBT
• PERSONALITY OF THE SCHOOL
GOAL: HAVE A LIST OF COLLEGES READY BY AUGUST!
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
THE COLLEGE SEARCH- (NAVIANCE)
THE COLLEGE SEARCH- (NAVIANCE)
THE COLLEGE SEARCH- (NAVIANCE)
SAVE YOUR SEARCHES
Additional Resources to
Consider When
Researching Colleges
and Universities
COLLEGEDATA.COM
COLLEGE NAVIGATOR
REGISTER FOR THE ACT
ACT TESTING IS HELD AT EAGLECREST HIGH SCHOOL
TESTING DATES (SATURDAYS)
• FEBRUARY 7, 2015 (REGISTER BY JANUARY 9TH)
• APRIL 18, 2015
(REGISTER BY MARCH 13TH)
• JUNE 13, 2015
(REGISTER BY MAY 8TH)
ACT COST: $38.00 OR $54.50 (FOR PLUS WRITING)
GO TO ACTSTUDENT.ORG TO REGISTER FOR THE ACT
REGISTER FOR THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS
SAT TESTING IS HELD AT GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
TESTING DATES (SATURDAYS)
• MAY 2, 2015
• JUNE 2, 2015
(REGISTER BY APRIL 2ND)
(REGISTER BY MAY 8TH)
SAT SUBJECT TEST COST: $ 26 PLUS $16 PER TEST
GO TO SAT.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG TO REGISTER
PREPARE FOR THE ACT
PREPARE FOR THE ACT (METHOD TEST PREP)
PREPARE FOR THE ACT (METHOD TEST PREP)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS (KAPLAN TEST PREP)
EXPAND YOUR INVOLVEMENT
WHAT CAN BE DONE LATER…
SECOND SEMESTER OF YOUR JUNIOR IS AN INCREDIBLY
IMPORTANT TIME IN THE COLLEGE PREPARATION PROCESS!
COLLEGE VISITS
• VISIT THE CAMPUS
• ATTEND A CLASS
• TAKE PART IN A CAMPUS PREVIEW DAY
• TALK WITH STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, ETC.
• WHAT DOES THE CAMPUS FEEL LIKE?
• MAKE A PROS AND CONS LIST
QUESTIONS FOR ADMISSIONS OFFICERS
• SPECIFIC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS?
• HOW MANY LECTURE CLASSES DO
FRESHMAN TAKE? SIZE OF CLASSES?
• IS WORK STUDY AVAILABLE?
• HOW EASY IS IT TO CHANGE MAJORS?
• DO YOU HAVE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS?
• ASK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
ATTEND A COLLEGE FAIR
SPRING 2015
• OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE FAIR
MARCH 15TH @ UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
FALL 2015
• COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES FAIR
EARLY AUGUST @ DENVER CONVENTION CENTER
• IN-STATE COLLEGE FAIR
EARLY OCTOBER @ CCSD LOCATION
• OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE FAIR & WORKSHOPS
MID-OCTOBER @MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
REGISTER FOR COLLEGE FAIRS
• REGISTER FOR COLLEGE FAIRS AHEAD OF TIME ATGOTOCOLLEGEFAIR.COM
• MAKE A LIST OF “MUST-SEE” COLLEGES
• VISIT AT LEAST 3 COLLEGES YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF
BEFORE.
• HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS READY!
REGISTERING FOR COLLEGE FAIRS
REGISTERING FOR COLLEGE FAIRS
ATTEND YOUR JUNIOR CONFERENCE
Junior Conferences are an
incredibly important support
as you head into your senior
year! Please plan to attend.
ATTEND WEDNESDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS
Wednesday Morning
Workshops are a great
way to stay ahead of
the game!
TAKE THE ACT IN FEBRUARY
(BEFORE YOU TAKE THE STATE ACT IN APRIL !)
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
• APRIL 2012, STUDENT LOAN DEBT SURPASSED CREDIT
DEBT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OUR HISTORY.
• ‘PAYING FOR COLLEGE’ IS OFTEN THE LAST TOPIC
DISCUSSED BY FAMILIES WHEN INVESTIGATING COLLEGES.
• STUDENT LOAN DEBT SHOULD BE WEIGHTED WITH THE
SAME IMPORTANCE AS OTHER ‘FIT’ FACTORS WHEN
SELECTING A COLLEGE.
EXAMINE NET PRICE CALCULATORS
• AS OF NOVEMBER 2011, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
WERE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A NET PRICE CALCULATOR ON
THEIR WEBSITES.
• NET PRICE CALCULATORS WERE MANDATED BY THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A ‘GOOD FAITH’
ESTIMATE OF WHAT THE ‘COA’ WOULD BE FOR STUDENTS.
• NET PRICE CALCULATORS NOW ALLOW FAMILIES TO
‘SHOP’ FOR A FINANCIAL FIT.
NET PRICE CALCULATORS
NET PRICE CALCULATORS
NET PRICE CALCULATORS
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
YOUR SENIOR YEAR?
THERE IS A MYTH THAT YOUR SENIOR YEAR DOESN’T REALLY
MATTER BECAUSE COLLEGES WON’T SEE YOUR SENIOR
GRADES. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH!
PLEASE TAKE YOUR SENIOR YEAR SERIOUSLY!
ATTEND YOUR SENIOR CONFERENCE
MEET WITH COLLEGES AT EAGLECREST
MEET WITH COLLEGES AT EAGLECREST
WORK ON YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY(S)
COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
College Application Options
• Rolling admissions
• Regular decision
• Early action
• Early decision
SEARCH FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
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Grade Recap
• Investigate college options
• Take February ACT (register by January 9th)
• Take SAT Subject Tests (if necessary- May & June)
• Visit college campuses
• Attend Wednesday Morning Workshops
• Expand your involvement at EHS
• Attend your Junior Conference
• Examine Net Price Calculators
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Grade Recap
• Attend your Senior Conference
• Work on your college essay
• Complete your college application
• File the FAFSA for financial aid
• Search for scholarships
• Stay involved at EHS
• Pause from time to time! Graduation is
just around the corner…
College Representatives
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Community College of Aurora
University of Northern Colorado
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Denver
Community
College of Aurora
University of
Northern Colorado
University of
Colorado,
Boulder
University
of Denver