College 101
PRESENTED BY:
ALISHA DUENAS
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
ACT
 Next Test Date: December 13, 2014, register by November 2.
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www.actstudent.org
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Test as many times as you want.
June and December pay extra for test questions and answers returned to you.
$38.00 $54.50 with Writing
2 Test waivers each year if free or reduced lunch (see Mrs. Duenas)
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 Need to take the Writing Section if considering the Education Field
 Composite of 22 on ACT plus Writing, not required to take the TAP (Teacher Education Test)
 Online Prep—only one endorsed by ACT
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www.actonlineprep.com
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All Juniors set up with user name and password.
Seniors set up last year—it is still valid.
See me if forgot user name or password
See me if underclassman and wants to start studying.
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 Most students increase scores 1-4 points each time they take it.
Financial Aid
 Apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
 Apply online at www.fafsa.org
 Go to pin.ed.gov to obtain Pin Number first
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Use the same PIN for all children
Keep same PIN for all children
Only create new PIN if first time in college
 Can complete FAFSA starting January 1, 2015
 Use 2014 taxes
Scholarships
 Scholarships
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Large number in Spring. Check Weekly
Pawnee Education Foundation
Pawnee PTO
 Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
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www.ccfl.org
January 1-March 1
 Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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www.isac.org
www.whatsnextillinos.org
Golden Apple
 Fastweb.com
 Scholarshipmonkey.com
 Collegenet.com
 Collegeboard.com
 Scholarships.com
 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
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www.dar.org
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The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in
diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education
What do Colleges Look For?
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Strength in Curriculum
GPA
ACT Scores
Diversity
Extracurricular Activities (volunteer, work, school activities)
Character
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Most require Counselor Report
Teacher recommendation
What should YOU look for?
 Academics
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Do they offer the top 3-4 career choices that you have?
 Activities/ Athletics
 Cost
 Environment
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Scholarship Amounts
Compare Apples to Apples
 Location
 Size
 Social Life
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Dorm set up—honors dorms
Love football….don’t go to SIUE!
Parent Tips
 Help your student understand the process
 Be realistic and non-judgmental
 Be in the “back seat” and not the driver
 Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions
 Be aware of deadlines and procedures
 Don’t care your student to others
 Don’t dwell on disappointments
 Celebrate Successes!
Lincoln Land Community College
 Admission Deadlines: None
 Scholarship Deadlines:
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LLCC Foundation Scholarships
Application Process in online and begins in March
ONLY way to earn Scholarship $ at LLCC
 Current Juniors and Seniors can take classes for Dual Credit at LLCC
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Apply to LLCC
Attend Classes at either Taylorville (other HS students) or Springfield
Must be on track to graduate
Count as electives at PHS
Turn in grades each semester to Mrs. Duenas
Benedictine University @ Springfield
 4 year, Catholic Liberal Arts College
 Tuition and Fees: $16,600 year + $8,000 room and board
 Typical Freshman Profile:
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Average ACT: 21
Average GPA: 2.5
Class Rank: Top 50%
 Largest Majors:
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Elementary Education
Psychology
Business-Finance—International Business Degree starting Fall 2014
 Admission Deadlines: Rolling
 Scholarship Deadlines: Rolling
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Residents of Sangamon County—Apply by March 1 for Sangamon Co. Scholarship $500
Honors College tentative start Fall 2015
Eastern Illinois University
 Tuition and Fees: $20,104
 8,347 Undergrad & 1,428 Graduate Students
 Typical Freshman Profile:
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ACT: 20-24
GPA: 2.7-3.9
 Admission Deadlines: Rolling Admissions
 Scholarships and Deadlines:
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Presidential Scholars Award: Honors Students who are in the top 10%of their class, or GPA 3.5
with 30 ACT or top 5%, ACT 28 and 3.75 GPA.
Commitment to Excellence Scholarships: Vary according to GPA and ACT Score. No separate
process.
Panther Promise: Income criteria
www.eiu.edu/scholarships
 Guaranteed Tuition Rate: Locks in for 4 Years
 EIU4: Guarantees eligible students will graduate in 4 years or they pay the cost
of classes to finish the degree.
Greenville College
 Private, 4 year Christian College
 Tuition and Fees: $32,404
 Typical Freshman Profile
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ACT: 18
GPA: 2.25
Upper 50% of graduating class
 Off campus programs such as:
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Study Abroad
Mission Trips
Students International
 Admission Deadlines: Rolling
 Scholarships and Deadlines:
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McAllaster Honors Scholarship—separate application
Trustee’s & President’s Scholarship: start at ACT of 26 and GPA of 3.0
Illinois College
 Enrollment 932 Undergraduate Students
 4 Year, Private, Liberal Arts College
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Rated one of the top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation by Washington Weekly
 Tuition and Fees: $38,400
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2012-13 the average gift aid to first year students from all sources covered 51% of total cost to
attend
98% of students at IC receive grants and scholarships
 Typical Freshman Profile: Varies and not based on test scores
 Admission Deadlines: Rolling
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Apply by December 15 for Full Tuition Scholarship Consideration
Rolling for other Scholarships
Millikin University
 Independent, 4 Year University
 Approx. 2,300 Undergraduates
 Tuition and Fees: $38,498 year
 98% of students receive part of over $50 million each year in scholarship $$
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Majors:
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Arts & Sciences
Business,
Fine Arts
Professional Studies
 Admission Deadlines: Rolling
 Scholarship Deadlines:
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Rolling
Admission deadline Jan. 1 and Honors College Deadline Feb. 1.
Northern Illinois University
 Tuition and Fees: $22,748 a year
 15, 814 Undergraduate Students
 Typical Freshman Profile:
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ACT: 23
GPA: 3.0
Top 50% of graduating class
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Business
Education
Health and Human Services
Engineering
Visual and Performing Arts
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Priority Deadline: November 15
Deadline: May 15
 Scholarship Deadlines: File by November 15.
 Honors Program
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29 ACT, top 10% and 3.75 GPA
University of Illinois @ Springfield
 Tuition and Fees: $20.967 (Room and Board $9,600)
 3, 039 Undergraduate Students, 2,100 Graduate Students
 Typical Freshman Profile:
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ACT: 23
GPA: 3.37
Upper 66%
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Business
Public Service
Criminal Justice
Pre-Med
New—Environmental Studies and Information Systems Security
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Priority Deadline is May 1, although acceptance is at a first come, first serve until full
 Scholarships and Deadlines:
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December 1: Primary Scholarship Application Available
February 15: Application Deadline
Illinois State University (ISU)
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Tuition and Fees: $23,024 ($9,754 R&B)
17, 648 Undergraduate & 2.276 Graduate Students
Typical Freshman Profile:
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Largest Majors:
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Education: 1 in 4 teachers in IL graduated from Illinois State
Application Deadline:
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Average ACT score: 24
GPA: 3.41
If you fall in low end, Academic Personal Statement required.
Preferred admission: November 15, 2015 (Decision by Dec. 31)
Application Final Deadline: April 1, 2015
Scholarships: Preferred Deadline November 15, Final January 5
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Presidential Scholarship: Composite ACT: 30, GPA: 3.5 (11K year)
University Scholarship: Composite ACT: 25, GPA: 3.4 (6K year) (Hardship Underrep)
Redbird Academic: ACT: 25, GPA: 3.4 (1-4K year)
Transfer Scholarships (2K year)
All but the RedBird Require a separate application
Honors College: Apply by March 1. Separate Application
McKendree University
4 Year Liberal Arts University
 2,358 Undergraduate & 669 Graduate students
 Tuition and Fees: $35,820 Year (8,920 R&B)
14:1 Faculty Student Ratio
 Typical Freshman Profile:
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24 ACT
3.5 GPA
Largest Majors
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Sports Programs
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Athletic Training
Sports Management—within the School of Business
Coaching
Education—English, Math and Business Education
Occupational Therapy (3+2 Agreement with Washington University)
Admission Deadline
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Rolling Admissions
Apply by December 1 for Presidential and Honors Scholarships
SIU-Carbondale
 Tuition and Fees: $21,945 year
 12, 138 Undergraduate & 4.613 Graduate Students
 Typical Freshman Profile: Will be admitted with:
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Average ACT Score: 23 with Core GPA 2.0
Average ACT Score: 18 with Core GPA 3.0
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Aviation Program is one of the Top in the Nation
School of Business: Top 5% in the World
Radiologic Services: 1 of 4 Four Year Degree programs in the State
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Priority Date: December 1, 2014
Final Application Date: May 1, 2015
 Scholarships: Deadline to Apply December 1.
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Chancellor Scholarship: Minimum Composite ACT score is 24 (1/2 28 higher) (Full Ride)
University Excellence Scholarship: Minimum Composite ACT score: 28
Dean’s Scholars
Honors College: Minimum GPA 3.75
 Dual Admission Program with Lincoln Land Community College
SIU-Edwardsville
Tuition and Fees: $18,519 year R&B 8,781 (locked in for 4 years)
 11,226 Undergraduate & 2,621 Graduate Students
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Top Majors for Incoming Freshman:
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Still deciding
Nursing
Pre-pharmacy
Business Administration
Mechanical Engineering
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Average ACT Score: 23
75% of students admitted are in the top 50% of their graduating class
2.5 GPA for Admission
Priority Freshman Deadline: December 1, 2014
Freshman Application Deadline: May 1, 2014
Scholarships: Apply by December 2 date
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Meridian: Admitted Freshman with Composite ACT 27 or above (separate application required)
Cougar Pride: Admitted Freshman and transfers with Composite ACT 23 and above
Honors Program: ACT 25 GPA 3.5. Includes all Meridian Scholars
University of Illinois @ Chicago
 Tuition and Fees: $26, 750 year (R&B approx. $8,000)
 16,600 Undergrad & 11,000 Graduate Students
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ACT: 25
3.5 GPA
 Majors: Leading research university in the United States
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Over 70 Undergraduate Programs
80 Master’s Programs
60 Doctoral Programs
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January 15
Housing is first come, first serve. Separate application after admission.
 Scholarships and Deadlines: November 1
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Freshman considered at application for scholarships
Honors College requires separate application found online.
University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
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Tuition and Fees: $35, 154 R&B $10,848
32,294 Undergraduate & 10,080 Graduate Students
Typical Freshman Profile:
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ACT Scores: 27-32
Class Rank: Upper 15% of Sr. Class
Largest Majors:
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Electrical Engineering
Psychology
Computer Science
Accountancy
 Engineering Program ranked #5 in the Country by US News and World Reports
 #1 Ranked Engineering Physics Program
 #2 Ranked Civil Engineering
 #2 Ranked Materials Science and Engineering Program
 Admission Deadlines
 Priority Filing Deadline November 1
 Final Filing Deadline is December 1.
 ACT scores must be send directly from ACT.
Western Illinois University
 Tuition and Fees: $20,732 R&B $9, 450
 9,873 Undergrad & 1,834 Graduate Students
 Typical Freshman Profile:
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Average ACT: 21
Average High School GPA: 3.04
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Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (Top 5 in the Nation)
Biology
Psychology including new Forensic Psychology Degree
Elementary Education
Agriculture (Includes Fire Science)
Only Sports Broadcasting Production Program in the State
Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration
 Preferred Application Deadline : December 1
 Scholarships: Apply by May 15
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Separate Freshman Scholarship Application Online
Automatically considered for Western Commitment Scholarship based on ACT and GPA
Other Information
 College Days
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Juniors get 2College/Career Day
Seniors receive 3 College/Career Days
 College Open Houses
 College Sports
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NCAA Clearinghouse
Keeping the grades!
Let you coach know your interested.
 Honors Programs
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Most Universities/Colleges offer them
Ask at Visits about the Program
 Links to the Handouts from the workshop:
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www.iacac.org/articulation