The Next Step
Junior Info Session
Speaker: Mr. Giordano
Agenda
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The application process
The college selection process
The cost
Realistic choices “Will I get in?”
Getting to know the college
The SAT and ACT
Deadlines
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Resources
11th Grade: College Planning Timeline
• http://www.petersons.com/collegesearch/planning-list-eleventh-students.aspx
The Application Process
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Step one – Conduct research and develop a list of at least 8-10 colleges
Step two - Visit those colleges by attending an open house and/or college fairs.
Step three – Speak with an admissions or financial aid rep. regarding scholarships.
Visit school websites for scholarship info.
Step four – The student must complete the online application. This includes, if
required, the essay and/or personal statement.
Step five – Submit payment online, or provide the check/money order to the
college counselor to be mailed out with student transcript. If you qualify for a fee
waiver, then make sure that it is included with your transcript once you have
requested one.
Step six – If it is a college that is not on the commonapp or not a SUNY then the
student must submit a transcript request form to his guidance counselor.
Step seven – The student must submit an envelope addressed to each institution
that he has applied to. Envelopes can be found in the college counselor office. No
postage required. **If the student HAS used the COMMONAPP or the SUNY-APP to
submit the application, then a transcript will be sent automatically (no transcript
request form is required).
Step eight – The student must be sure to submit any materials (essay, personal
statement, application supplements, letters of recommendation, etc..) that he
would like sent out with the transcript.
What do I want to be
when I grow up?
• Look at interests and hobbies
• Most students enter college undecided
• Being undecided IS OK and expected, which is why the
best college experience emphasizes broad-based liberal
arts curriculum for the first two years
• Career interests changes an average of four times
• For more information on possible careers visit
http://online.onetcenter.org/ or
www.collegeboard.com.
• If the student has low math grades and/or low SAT math
scores, he may not want to initially select premed/engineering as an indtended major. This may
result in a more critical review of his application.
Consider undecided or social science as an alternative.
The College Selection Process
Always keep in mind that the
best college for the student
may not be the MOST
selective one, but the one
that best matches your
students’ desires, goals,
objectives and abilities.
Narrowing the Choices
Competitiveness
Career/Major
College Visits
Some friendly advice
• Consider limiting your choices to 8-10
applications. Applying to too many schools
can be overwhelming
• Students that apply to too many schools often
miss important deadlines and receive less
scholarship money.
• Focusing on fewer schools makes it easier to
track the applications and often results in a
more favorable outcome and more financial
aid.
Approach to Ranking
• First Choice Plan A
– Dream School
– Most Competitive
• First Choice Plan B
– Dream School
– Most Competitive
• Second Choice Plan A
– Almost all of the characteristics looking
for
• Second Choice Plan B
– Almost all of the characteristics looking
for
• Third & Fourth Choice
– Most of the characteristics looking for
• Fifth & Sixth Choice
– Safety Net
Things to Consider During the
College Search Process
• G.P.A./Test Scores of average
student compared with that of
your child
• Location and Environment
• Type of University
• University size
• Type of Student Body
• Cost
• Miscellaneous considerations
• All of this info. is easily
accessible at
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.or
g/college-search?navid=gh-cs
Types of Universities
State Universities (SUNY)
4 year/2 year
• Colleges – Typically smaller with fewer majors than the
universities
• Universities – Larger than colleges with more resources
and research opportunities.
• Community Colleges – 2 year degree and certificate
programs
• Technical Schools – mostly 2 year but some 4 year
degrees. Focus on technology but offer other degree
options as well.
City Universities (CUNY)
4 year/2 year
• Colleges – 4 year
• Community Colleges – 2 year
Private Universities
4 year
• Wide range of private schools
Out-of-State Public Institutions
4 year/2 year
• Pay out of state tuition (Penn State, UConn, Rutgers)
Where can I get this information?
www.Collegeboard.org
Admissions for (S)tudents (W)ith
(D)isabilities
• If you have been diagnosed with a developmental or
physical disability be sure to inform the college
admissions staff early on in the process.
• Many schools offer special admissions programs for SWD
as well as grants and scholarships.
• Be sure to update your testing prior to your senior year.
Most institutions of higher learning will require testing to
have been updated/completed within one year of
admissions.
• For more information please visit the Department of
Education at
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
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State Universities www.suny.edu
•Can apply using either the Common Application or the SUNY App
•If you use the Common Application, the app goes directly to the school
•If you use the SUNY app, the app goes to the SUNY Processing Center
•All SUNY schools can be applied to on the Common Application, except
for Community Colleges.
•To apply to Community Colleges go directly to the school’s web site.
SUNY Albany
SUNY Alfed University
SUNY Alfred State College
SUNY at New Paltz
SUNY at Oswego
SUNY at Potsdam
SUNY at Stony Brook University
SUNY Binghamton University
SUNY Buffalo State
SUNY Canton
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY College at Brockport
SUNY College at Old
Westbury
SUNY College at Oneonta
SUNY College of
Environmental Science and
Forestry
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Delhi
SUNY Fashion Institute of
Technology
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Maritime
SUNY Morrisville State
College
SUNY Orange County
Community College
SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Purchase College
SUNY University at Buffalo
SUNY Westchester
Community College
SUNYIT
How Much Does College Cost?
Cost of Attendance (COA) Includes:
1. Tuition and fees
2. Room and board
3. Books and supplies
4. Transportation
5. Miscellaneous personal expenses
How Much Does SUNY Cost?
Baccalaureate Degree Program
NY State Resident Living On-Campus
Tuition and fees:
Room and board:
Books and supplies:
Transportation:
Personal expenses:
Total Budget:
$7,220 ($5,870 & $ 1,350)
11,770
1,270
990
1,450
$22,700
Source: SUNY Office of Student Financial Aid, System Administration
How Much Does SUNY Cost?
Associate Degree Program 2013-2014
NY State Resident Living On-Campus
Tuition and fees:
Room and board:
Books and supplies:
Transportation:
Personal expenses:
Total Budget:
$4,510 ($3,960 & $550)
9,730
1,310
1,280
1,110
$17,940
Source: SUNY Office of Student Financial Aid, System Administration
Net-Price Calculator
As of October 2011, all colleges must post Net Price
Calculators on their websites.
• The calculator estimates the net price that a
family
will pay after receiving any scholarships or
need-based grants.
• Find SUNY’s calculator at:
www.suny.edu/howmuch
EOP GUIDELINES
Household Size
(including head of household)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total Annual Income in
Previous Calendar Year
$21,775
$29,471
$37,167
$44,863
$52,559
$60,255
$67,951
$75,647
For households/families larger than 8, add $7,696 for each additional person
Eligibility is based on Household
Income
• I will be happy to review your parent’s most
recent (2015) 1040 to determine eligibility.
• If there is no income, other documentation
will be used to verify eligibility (budget letter,
social security, social services, SNAP, etc.)
• To apply for EOP be certain to check the
appropriate box on the SUNY or Common
application online.
Binghamton University
Rankings and reputation[edit]
The University was called a Public Ivy by Howard and Matthew Greene in a book titled The Public Ivies:
America's Flagship Public Universities (2001).[49]
The University was ranked by U.S. News in 2010 the 11th Up-and-Coming Schools which are making the
most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, and student life; although it has
since dropped in the rankings on their own lists.[50]
Binghamton was ranked 174th in the 2013 National Universities category of the Washington Monthly
College rankings[51]
Binghamton is ranked 97th among the 281 national universities ranked in the 2014 U.S. News' "National
University Rankings",[52] and 44th in the 2014 U.S. News' "Top Public Schools" ranking.[53]
According to the 2014 BusinessWeek rankings, the undergraduate business school was ranked 57th among
Public Schools in the nation.[54] in 2010 it was ranked as having the 2nd best accounting program. The school
is in the top 4 undergraduate Business Schools in New York State, along with New York University (NYU),
Columbia University and Cornell University.[55]
Binghamton's QS World University Rankings have increased annually from 501 in 2008, to 601 in 2012 and
701 in 2013 with lower rankings reflecting better performance. [56]
According to the 2012 BusinessWeek rankings, Binghamton's undergraduate business school program is
ranked 57th from 59th the year before.[57]
According to Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Binghamton was ranked the #12 best value for in-state
students (the second highest in New York State, next to SUNY-Geneseo) and #3 for out-of-state students in
Kiplinger's "Best Values in Public Colleges 2013".[58]
Binghamton was ranked 158th among all 4-year schools by Forbes 2012 America's Best Colleges
rankings.[59]
Binghamton Cont…
• Fiske Guide to Colleges has labeled Binghamton as "The Premier Public
University in the Northeast," a statement that has become prominent in
the university's marketing efforts.[60]
• According to the 2014 U.S. News & World Report, Binghamton has one of
the highest student:faculty ratios of any university in the country at
20:1.[61]
• The 2014 US News & world reports ranked the following departments: 119
for Undergraduate business; 129 undergraduate engineering; 164
Biological Science, 148 chemistry, 193 nursing among others.[61]
• Binghamton ranks 573rd in the world in terms of number of highly cited
researchers according to the World Top 500 Universities rankings, while
the academic quality of the university was not ranked. It is estimated to
fall within the 101-150 category for the only academic area it was high
enough to be rated (social science) [62]
University at Albany (My Alma mater)
Rankings
The university was ranked 64th nationally among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges by
Kiplinger’s magazine in 2012 for in-state students, and 51st for out-of-state students. According to
the publication, listed institutions are “noteworthy for their combination of top-flight academics and
affordable costs.”[34]
The most recent US News&World Report ranking ranked the university 128th of universities which
award doctoral degrees.[35] UAlbany is also placed in the grouping of 91st-114th for US universities
and in the grouping 201st-302nd for universities worldwide by the annual Academic Ranking of
World Universities conducted by the Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University,
Shanghai, China.[36]
The university is ranked 15th nationally in research expenditures among universities without a
medical school faculty. It attracted a record $391.7 million in research awards in 2007-08.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked six UAlbany doctoral programs—criminal justice,
educational administration, curriculum instruction, educational leadership, "teacher education in
specific study areas," and social welfare—in its "Top 10" nationally in the publication's last two
surveys.[37]
UAlbany ranked 45th worldwide among universities in the social sciences in 2006 and 2007[38] and
between 51-76 (no specific number given) in 2008, according to the Institute of Higher Education,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.[38]
The 2012 America's Best Colleges ranked by Forbes.com placed Albany at #329 and #124 in their
2012 ranking.[39]
University of Stony Brook
In 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stony Brook University as the 34th best public
university in the United States, and 82nd overall among all national universities. The School of
Engineering is ranked 64th, Best Medical Schools: Research is ranked 57th, the School of Social
Work is ranked 66th, and the School of Medicine and Biological Sciences is ranked 68th for best
research.".[60] In 2013, Stony Brook was ranked 22nd best value among the country’s public
institutions for in-state students, and 9th for out-of-state students by Kiplinger's Personal
Finance[61]
The Wall Street Journal ranked Stony Brook University (SUNY) #8 amongst public universities
sending students to elite graduate programs.[62][63]
As of 2014[update], U.S. News & World Report has ranked the following programs: 4th-ranked
Nuclear Physics graduate program under the category of "Physics Specialty"; the 4th-ranked
Geometry graduate program categorized as a "Mathematics Specialty"; and the 11th-ranked
Clinical Psychology graduate program. The University's graduate program in Topology
(categorized as a Mathematics specialty) was ranked 11th; the Physician's Assistant graduate
program ranked 13th; the graduate program in American Politics (categorized as a Political
Science specialization) ranked 20th; the graduate program in Physics ranked 23rd; the graduate
program in Mathematics ranked 24th; the graduate program in Midwifery ranked 24th; the
graduate program in Political Science ranked 33rd; the graduate program in Earth Science ranked
34th; the graduate program in Materials Science (categorized as an Engineering specialty) ranked
37th; the graduate program in Sociology ranked 41st; the graduate program in Computer Science
ranked 40th; the graduate program in Chemistry ranked 49th; graduate program in Psychology
ranked 50th; and the graduate program in Biological Sciences ranked 68th.[64]
SUNY Geneseo
In 2008, Kiplinger's Personal Finance listed the college as the number one "Best Value Public College" in the
nation for out-of-state students, and number six in the nation for in-state residents. Geneseo has been
distinguished in Kiplinger's Top Ten "Best Value Public Colleges," both in and out-of-state since 2005. US
News & World Report’s 2005 edition of Guide to America’s Best Colleges: Geneseo is ranked No. 12 in the
category “Best Universities-Master’s” for all colleges, public or private, in the northern region. Geneseo is
also ranked No. 2 among the top public universities in the north. Geneseo was listed in the 2005 “Fiske Guide
to Colleges,” a guide published annually by former New York Times Education Editor Edward B. Fiske. In
the Fiske guide, Geneseo is highlighted as a “Best Buy” school, and is lauded for its academic programs,
accessible professors and hometown atmosphere. The Princeton Review profiled Geneseo in the 2005 edition
of “The Princeton Review’s Guide to the Best 357 Colleges,” and the college was ranked No. 3 on that
publication’s list of “Best Bargains – Public” among all public colleges and universities nationwide.
Geneseo has been regularly profiled in the Princeton Review, Kiplinger's, Fiske, and US News and World
Report in annual publications since 1985. In 2008, Kiplinger's reported that SUNY Geneseo "could just be
the best public college you've never heard of", as the publication ranks it the #1 public school in the nation
for the best valued "first-rate education" for out-of-state students.[3] U.S. News & World Report magazine has
named the State University of New York at Geneseo among 80 colleges and universities in the country with a
strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. The special list is contained in the magazine’s 2010 rankings
of the country’s top colleges and universities.[4]
Other national distinctions include recognitions from Money Magazine and Yahoo! Internet Life's 100 "most
wired" campuses list (#90 in 1998, #49 in 1999, and in 2000 the list was divided by type of school and
Geneseo placed #82 in the "larger universities" category).[5]
2011 Best Values in Public Colleges
How did I get this information?
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Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/
Type in the schools name under search.
Go to table of contents
Click on rankings
The same can be done with any institution.
City Universities
www.cuny.edu
•CUNY application filed online.
•$65 dollars for 6 schools.
•Don’t require supplements, recommendations, or essays. For some schools it’s
optional
•List schools in rank order.
•Transcripts are sent automatically using your OSIS #
•ALL CUNY schools except Community Colleges require the SAT
•Will most
likely require an assessment test for admission. Based on regents scores
Baruch
College
Baruch College
Hostos Community College
Borough of Manhattan Community
Hunter College
College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bronx Community College
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn College
LaGuardia Community College
City College
Lehman College
College of Staten Island
Medgar Evers College
Queens College
New York City College of Technology
Queensborough Community College
Guttman Community College
York College
Nine Month Student Budgets 2014-2015
CUNY Cost of Attendance $13,218
Type of Student
Full-time Students at Four-Year Colleges
New York State Residents2
$6,030 per year
Full-time Students at Community Colleges $4,500 per year
Students Living at Home or with
Relatives
Books and
Supplies
$1,304
Transportation
$1,020
Lunch
$1,148
Personal
Expenses
$1,798
Room and
Board
$1,918
Total
$7,188
SEEK and College Discovery
•(S)earch for (E)ducation, (E)levation, and (K)nowledge
(SEEK)
SEEK was designed to open the door to higher education
for New York City students who have the ability to obtain
a college education, but have not demonstrated their
academic potential and have been impeded by the lack of
economic resources. SEEK offers eligible students
financial aid, academic support, and advising services
while attending college. SEEK is only available at CUNY's
senior colleges (4-year programs).
SEEK and College Discovery
• (C)ollege (D)iscovery (CD)
College Discovery was designed to
provide individual support to students
who desire a college education, but are
academically and financially challenged.
CD offers academic support, financial
aid, workshops, and counseling services
to participants. CD is only offered at
CUNY's community colleges (2-year
programs).
SEEK & CD
• To apply for these programs be certain that
when filling out the CUNY Online application
you check the appropriate box and fill in the
required income information.
CUNY Baruch College
In America's Best Colleges 2013, Baruch was ranked #22 among Regional Universities (North) and #3 Top
Public University - Regional Universities (North) by U.S. News & World Report.[59]
The undergraduate business program was ranked #2 in New York-New Jersey area, and #33 nationally. (U.S.
News & World Report, "America's Top Colleges 2009")[citation needed]
Baruch College ranked #3 among the list of 349 U.S. colleges in Washington Monthly’s (WM)“Best Bang for
the Buck.”[60] Baruch College is ranked #21 among the "Top 100 Obama Scorecard Colleges," a list created
by Affordable Colleges (AC) Online.[61]
Baruch's MBA Program was one of the top 10 "With Most Financial Value at Graduation" (2011) and an
overall rank of 97 in the USA[62] by U.S. News & World Report[63]
For 9 years, Baruch has topped the list of Diverse Student Body in the United States (U.S. News & World
Report, "America's Top Colleges 2008")[citation needed]
Baruch is among the Top 10% of U.S. colleges according to The Princeton Review, which selected the
College for inclusion in "The Best 368 Colleges: 2009 Edition." It is also labeled as one of the nation's best
value undergraduate institutions in 2008, and in 2009 "Best Graduate Schools" and "Best Business Schools"
listings.[64]
Baruch's Part-Time MBA is ranked #73 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report ("America's Best
Graduate Schools 2013"[65]), making it #2 in New York City. The Full-Time MBA was ranked in the Top 3 of
New York programs. Both were the only ranked public programs in New York State.
Baruch was ranked #22 in Top 25 Entrepreneurial Colleges by Entrepreneur and The Princeton Review.[66]
Baruch's School of Public Affairs is ranked in the Top 20 in the nation for its Master of Public Administration
program by U.S. News & World Report (2006).[citation needed]
In rankings produced by Arizona State University and the University of Texas at Dallas, based on research
and publications done by faculty at each school, Baruch achieved 45th and 43rd respectively.[51]
The undergraduate business program at the Zicklin School of Business is ranked among the top 100 in the
nation, at #58 (up from last year’s #72).
CUNY Queens College
1. In its 2006 edition of "America's Best Value Colleges," The Princeton Review ranks
Queens College 8th in the United States.[17]
2. Queens College is ranked as one of the "25 Hottest Universities" in the
Newsweek/Kaplan 2008 College Guide.[18]
3. In 2008 Forbes.com placed Queens College at #389 as one of America's Best
Colleges.[19]
Program
Ranking
Ranked by
America's Best Value
Colleges
8
The Princeton Review [20]
Top Public Regional
Universities (North)
9
U.S. News [21]
Top Regional Universities
(North)
42
U.S. News [22]
Clinical Training
(Graduate)
3
U.S. News [21]
Library and Information
Studies (Graduate)
38
U.S. News [21]
Speech-Language
Pathology (Graduate)
53
U.S. News [21]
Fine Arts (Graduate)
93
U.S. News
CUNY City College
City College was ranked[100] by Shanghai Jiao Tong University as 89–117 nationally and 203–304
internationally in 2007 and 115–139 nationally, 303–401 internationally in 2008 and 90–121
nationally, 340–451 internationally in 2009. It should be noted however that the study focuses
heavily on institutions with strong hard science backgrounds, as the rating is based on a number
of factors including articles published in scientific journals and Nobel laureates.
The 2008 America's Best Colleges ranked by Forbes.com placed City College at #355.[101]
U.S. News and World Report ranks City College 61 in the master's universities of the North
category.[102]
For the first time ever, The Princeton Review added the City College of New York to its annual
ranking of the Best Colleges guidebook, The Best 377 Colleges; 2013 Edition.[103]
The 2013 America's Best Colleges ranked by Forbes.com placed City College at #137, ranking #1
among New York State public colleges and universities (SUNYs and CUNYs).[104]
In 2013, The Princeton Review placed the City College of New York in its annual ranking of Best
Colleges.[105]
Private Universities
Adelphi University
Babson College
Berkeley College
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brockport College
Canisius College
Catholic University
Clarkson University
Colgate University
College of Mount Saint Vincent
College of Staten Island
Columbia University
Concordia College
Daemen College
Daniel Webster College
Delaware State University
Dominican College
Drexel University
Fairfield University
Felician College
Fordham University
Hartford University
Hartwick College
Hofstra University
Western Connecticut State
Iona College
Ithaca College
LaSalle University
LeMoyne College
Long Island University
Manhattan College
Marist College
Marymount College
Molloy College
New York Institute of
Technology
New York University
Niagara University
Pace University
Polytechnic University
Post University
Quinnipiac University
Rochester Inst. Technology
Sage College of Albany
Seton Hall University
St. Bonaventure University
St. Francis College
St. Francis College
Xavier University
• Applications should be filled out
online using the Common
Application.
• Range in price from free to $80.
Payable by check, credit card,
money order or fee waiver.
• May require essays and
recommendations.
• Check website for details.
St. John's University
St. Michael's College
St. Peter's College
St. Thomas Aquinas
College
Syracuse University
U S Military Acad. @
West Point
University of Bridgeport
University of California
University of Chicago
University of New Haven
University of Rochester
University of Scranton
University of Vermont
US Naval Academy at
Annapolis
Utica University
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Wells College
How Much Does College Cost?
Four-Year PRIVATE On-Campus Student
Tuition and fees:
$30,547
Room and board:
11,768
Books and supplies:
1,244
Transportation:
957
Personal expenses:
1,570
Total Budget:
$46,086
(H)igher (E)ducation (O)pportunity (P)rogram
• Similar to SEEK/EOP Financial guidelines, but
for select New York State Private Schools.
• Each school will inform you if you qualify
based on information provided on the FAFSA.
• Be certain to check the HEOP box on the
online application.
• For a f ull list of schools visit
http://heop.org/roster/
College Rankings
Best Values:
• http://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014S001-kiplinger-s-best-values-in-privatecolleges/
• http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.co
m/best-colleges
• http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings.aspx
The Common App.
http://www.commonapp.org
• The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that
serves students and member institutions by providing an
admission application – online and in print – that students may
submit to any of our nearly 300 members.
• One application for over 600 schools.
• Requires supplements for each school. Supplements can be
found at common app. Website.
• There is no charge to students to use the Common Application.
The only fee involved is the specific institutional application fee,
payable directly to the college/university. Some schools waive or
reduce the application fee for those students who apply
electronically. You can use Common App Online
(www.commonapp.org) to apply via the Internet.
• Many colleges offer fee waivers for applicants from low-income
families. If you have participated in the College Board's SAT
Program Fee Waiver Service, you may also be eligible to waive
application fees at the colleges to which you are applying.
The Commonapp and Forms
• Students can request that their teachers and
guidance counselors submit transcripts and
recommendations online. For this year’s
current seniors I have submitted all
documents electronically for commonapp
schools.
• Students are reminded that all other nonparticipating private schools require that
transcripts and recommendation letters are
sent through the mail or through SendEDU.
The Commonapp counselor recommendation
• Anyone using the commonapp will be required to
obtain a counselor recommendation. For this to
occur, the student must enter the counselor’s
name and e-mail address under the forms section
of the application. It is also recommended that
the student email a copy of their resume and a
short bio to their counselor or you can complete
the college questionnaire from my website at
http://www.admissionsandaid.com/collegequestionnaire.html/.
Considerations for College
Admission Boards
1. Academic achievement/class rank
2. Test scores: SAT/ACT
3. Personal profile
Other Considerations . . .
Grades
Test Scores
Activities
Essay
Letter(s)
of
Recommendation
Interview
Awards
Ability
to
Pay
Class Rank
Extracurricular activities
• Extracurricular activities are only good if they are
consistent and complement a strong academic
record.
• Do not sacrifice grades for activities.
• Grades and test scores are still the most important
factors in the admissions process.
• Habitat for Humanity, National Honor Society and
other such organizations can help in the application
process, but only if the grades and SAT scores are in
the range of what the school is looking for.
Incoming Freshmen un-weighted G.P.A.’s and
SAT (CR+Math) Scores for Non-(H)EOP
applicants
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Highly competitive - *3.8/93/1300 (Ivies)
Very competitive - *3.6/91/1200
Competitive - *3.5/90/1100
Somewhat competitive -*3.0/85/1000
Open - High School Diploma
• Core GPA - English, Math, Science, History, and
Foreign Language
• * Scores may differ for special programs such as
(H)EOP.
SENIOR YEAR GRADES
A.K.A. Mid-Year Report
• With the number of applications being considered at
each school on the rise, the process has become
more competitive.
• As a result of this, a student’s Mid-Year Senior grades
have played an increasingly important role. In fact,
senior grades can easily make or break an admissions
decision.
• Stay focused in your senior year!
Meeting with Representatives
• College Visits in designated
classrooms or in the college office.
• Visit colleges on your own!
Information Sessions/Open Houses.
(Visit school websites to find out
the dates of upcoming open
houses.)
• Most schools will allow you to tour
their facilities on a daily basis. Call
ahead for information. Consider
Scheduling a road trip to visit
several schools at once.
SAT and/or ACT
• TAPCo is administering the SAT on a school day at
TAPCo in March. All students can take the SAT free
of charge.
• You will have to create a College Board account
www.collegeboard.org in order to view your
scores. Be sure that the information in the account
matches the information that you use to register
for the PSAT.
• Can use the code from your PSAT score report to
link your account.
• You should also register for the October SAT in
September of your senior year!
SAT PREP
Options Program @ Goddard Riverside
Community Center
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Options Institute: Contact Us
Email: options@goddard.org
Phone: 212.678.4667
352 West 110th Street
New York, NY 10025
http://www.goddard.org/page/options-college-counseling-114.html
Free or reduced cost College and Career Guidance and Counseling & SAT Prep!!!!!!
Serving teens, mostly high school seniors, as well as adults. The program includes the
following:
– Counseling regarding college and career choices for teens, mostly high school
seniors
– Preparation for the SAT and other college entrance tests
– Assistance with college applications
– Assistance with scholarships and financial aid
– Counseling regarding college and career choices for adults who want to return to
school or change careers
– "Early Awareness" counseling for junior high school students, to help them select
the right courses and "track" in high school
Let’s Get Ready
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE? NEED SOME HELP GETTING THERE? NERVOUS ABOUT THE SAT?
LET US HELP YOU GET READY!
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FREE SAT Prep • FREE College Application Assistance • FREE Financial Aid Overview• FREE College
Tours
College students are coaches/mentors who work with you in small groups of 5 students to 1 coach.
Students are placed in groups by score on the first diagnostic test.
Where:
Sites throughout Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.
Applications are available at www.letsgetready.org/getstarted/students/
When:
Two Nights a Week – Mid June through Mid August -- 2 Saturday Diagnostic Tests--College
Trip -- Career Day
Info: For more information, visit: www.letsgetready.org Contact: Let’s Get Ready Office 646.808.2768
/ info@letsgetready.org
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THE DOOR
SERVICES: Offers young people ages 12-21 comprehensive educational (including free
SAT prep), health, nutritional and counseling programs, as well as legal services for
young people in need of civil legal representation.
More information: http://www.door.org/programs-services/bronx-youth-center.
COLLEGE DIRECTIONS PROGRAM at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
SERVICES: CDP provides Bronx residents with college preparation, information, and
assistance. See website for full list of services. All services are free of charge.
More information: http://www.khcc-nyc.org/youth-programs/college-directions.php.
EXPANDED HORIZONS
SERVICES: The goal of Expanded Horizons is to help disadvantaged young people achieve
acceptance into college. The program empowers youth by engaging them in educational,
recreational, and preparatory activities ranging from college trips and SAT preparation
classes to individual counseling and workshops.
More information: http://www.henrystreet.org/programs/youth/adolescent-academicservices.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/.
MINDS MATTER
SERVICES: Minds Matter pairs high-achieving, low-income high school students with
dedicated mentors to achieve academic excellence and expand educational horizons. By
working with their mentors and attending top-tier summer college prep programs,
Minds Matter's students gain academic and social enrichment while strengthening their
college applications. Program activities include researching and selecting summer
programs and/or colleges/universities, preparing applications, applying for scholarships
and financial aid, and attending weekly Test Prep and Writing & Critical Thinking classes.
Applicants apply during the spring of their freshman year. More
information: http://mindsmatternyc.org/student/howto/
• THE HARLEM CENTER FOR EDUCATION
SERVICES: Free summer classes for SAT and college prep.
More information: http://www.harlemctred.com/
• LEARNING LEADERS
SERVICES: Places tutors in NYC public schools with knowledge ranging from SAT
prep to GED tutoring.
More
information: http://www.learningleaders.org/?gclid=CKzAqZH75J0CFRBM5Qodg
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• THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DOUBLE DISCOVERY PROGRAM
SERVICES: A range of free services that include taking free SAT prep classes,
having access to Columbia University tutors to help with their academic work,
and college or career information.
More information: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/college/ddc/index.html
Third Party Prep. Programs
• http://www.kaptest.com/.
• http://www.princetonreview.com/home.asp.
• Average cost $1,000+
USING THE PSAT TO
PRACTICE FOR SAT
Your Online Access Code
• After creating a collegeboard account be sure to click on
“my college quickstart” to enter in your online access
code which is found at the top right hand corner of your
PSAT score report.
• Entering your online access code will permit you access to
your PSAT online.
My College Quickstart
Free, personalized
college and career
planning kit:
• My Online Score
Report
• My SAT Study Plan
(for high school students)
• My College Matches
• My Major & Career
Matches
TEST OPTIONAL
• Many schools will allow you to go "test optional." This means
that you can tell a school that you do not want them to use
your SAT scores during the review of your application. Some
schools that allow this will ask you to either write an
additional essay or submit a graded writing sample such as a
paper. Be sure to keep your graded papers, particularly if you
received a high grade. Follow this link to see which schools
are "test optional." Some schools include: The Fashion
Institute of Technology, Long Island University Brooklyn,
Manhattanville, Marist, NYU, Saint Lawrence University, SUNY
Potsdam, SUNY Delhi, Union College, Utica College, and
Wagner College.
Application Deadlines
Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling Admission
Fixed Deadlines
Binding agreement--if admitted
student MUST attend--usually 11/1
or 11/15. Most schools are moving
away from this option.
Non-binding early application,
student decisions are made early.
Usually in November.
No fixed deadlines, decisions are
made from 11/1 - 4/1
Deadlines vary – Check at the
institution’s website for details.
SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION???
• Answer: It depends…For example at NYU the
acceptance rate for all applicants was 28.4%,
whereas for early decision it was 33.3%.
• A higher percentage were accepted under
early decision.
• Not always the case
• Some schools will defer you to regular
admissions if you are not accepted under early
decision, others will not. Contact the
admissions office to clarify.
ATHLETES
• If your student plans on participating in Division I or Division II
athletics he must register with the NCAA.
• This process costs $60
• It involves an evaluation of the students GPA and SAT/ACT
scores on a sliding scale.
• Register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
• After registration print out the transcript request form an
have your son bring it to my office.
• Fee waivers are available to students who were income
eligible for a fee waiver for the SAT.
• If your son is not being actively recruited by college coaches,
chances are that he will not be able to play at the Division I or
II level.
Fear you'll never be able afford college tuition?
Schools are feeling your pain. More colleges and
universities, both public and private, are trying
to make themselves less expensive -- and more
attractive -- by experimenting with ways to offset
rising costs and mounting debt.
Approximately 50 higher-education institutions, from Amherst College to Yale
University, are making attempts to lower the burden. New programs include freezing
tuition, offering grants over loans, and changing financial-aid formulas to lower
families' contributions. Unlike past efforts that mostly focused on helping lowerincome students, these new moves are also aimed at helping more affluent families
feel less pain.
In 2001, Princeton was the first to announce it would replace ALL STUDENT LOANS
with GRANTS and not ask low-income families to contribute funds for undergraduate
education. Other Ivies like Harvard, Yale and Columbia soon said they would do the
same. Harvard does not ask families with incomes under $60,000 to contribute
ANYTHING, and it also reduced the expected contribution amount for families making
$60,000 to $80,000.
Financial Aid...To be continued in December…Exact
Date and Time TBA
• FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION)
• Used to qualify for ALL federal
aid. (fafsa.ed.gov)
• Required at all institutions
• Must be filed beginning January
1, 2017 using 2016 1040.
• Plan to have 1040 completed in
January in order to meet financial
Aid Deadlines
• Deadlines vary per institution.
• www.FAFSA.GOV NOT .com
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CSS Profile required for some schools.
Deadline for Profile precedes FAFSA
2 step process
Required at most private institutions,
and for other scholarships
The fee for the initial application and
one college or program report is $25.
Additional reports are $16. Payment
may be made via credit card, debit card
(Visa or MC) or online check. A limited
number of fee waivers are granted
automatically — based on the
information entered on the PROFILE
application — to students who are firsttime college applicants and are from
families with very low incomes and
assets.
Institutional Scholarships
• Some institutions offer scholarships to students,
both merit (for academic achievement) and needbased (based on 1040).
• Every school differs.
• Usually all scholarships require completion of
FAFSA, regardless of income.
• Visit the school’s website. (usually located under
the admissions sections of website.)
• Apply Early!!!!!! Usually by December BUT AS
EARLY AS OCTOBER .
MY WEBSITE
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To download this presentation and other
materials visit my website at:
www.admissionsandaid.com.
Fall 2017 Reminders
• Students should narrow college choices--8 to 10 applications should
suffice. 6 CUNY schools count as one.
• Register for October SAT (date TBA).
• Turn in all paperwork to college office
• If you have not done so already, get going on the Essay!
• Ask teachers to write recommendations (ASAP). Be sure to give
teachers enough time, usually one month notice. The more time
they have to write the letter and the more information they have
on you the better the quality of the letter. Consider creating a
resume to hand in with your recommendation request.
• Students must be sure to schedule an appointment to meet with
their college advisor in the fall…BE PREPARED.
Sources of Information
•www.fastweb.com
•www.scholarships.com
•www.collegeboard.com
•www.usnews.com
•www.act.org/path/parent
•www.petersons.com/
•www.suny.edu.
•http://www.hsf.net/
•http://www.hesc.com/.
 http://www.collegescholarships.com/100college.htm.
 http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/.
 http://www.fastaid.com.
 www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
 www.fafsa.gov.
 http://www.nysfaaa.org.
 www.college.gov
 www.admissionsandaid.com.
Questions
If you have any questions
please contact me at a later
date.
Contact Information:
James Giordano
TAPCoCounselor@gmail.com
www.admissionsandaid.com.
**Best way to contact me is
through e-mail!!