COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR
November 9, 2010
Jeff Kowatch
Director of Student Services
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TOPICS
BCS Services
Career / Major Find
College Find
Financial Aid Overview
Questions
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COURSE AND DEGREE TRACK
Core 40 Diploma
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80% IN state aid
42 credits
2.0 GPA
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
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100% IN state aid
47 credits
3.0 overall GPA
No semester grade below 72%
AP, Dual Credit, or SAT/ACT score requirement
GQE ECA (Algebra 1 and English 10)
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE
Important to check with individual
college/university
Math
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Senior year?
6-8 credits?
World Languages
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Two years recommended or required?
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College Credits in High School
Dual Credit
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Taken online or on college campus (IPFW Collegiate Conn.)
Additional, but reduced college tuition
Concurrent Credit
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Dual credit taken at the HS with HS teacher
Calculus, US History, Eng Comp, Eng Lit, 3 Bible, Psych.
Additional, but reduced college tuition
AP Credit
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College level course with final AP exam (Math/Science free)
Biology, Calculus AB, US History
CLEP or College specific placement tests
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Tests taken at the college – testing fees
World Languages
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COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING
ACT ( www.act.org ) or SAT ( www.collegeboard.com )
PLAN test in 10th (practice ACT)
PSAT in 10th & 11th (practice SAT)
Test Prep in math & English prior to tests
Test Review after Christmas Break
ACT / SAT Test Registration Help
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On-line preferred or paper
Spring of Junior year
School Code: 151084
Free College Reports – required by some colleges
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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Apply On-line preferred or paper
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Strength of transcript (course selection)
GPA
SAT / ACT scores
Letters of recommendations
Personal interview
Activities / experiences
Be aware of deadlines
Early action or early decision?
e-Transcript ( www.docufide.com )
eSSR – Secondary School/Counselor Report
Paper transcript and counselor reports
Letters of Recommendations
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CAREER PREPARATION
Howard WorkStyle Screening – 9th
PLAN Career Interest Inventory – 10th
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http://www.actstudent.org/
ASVAB – 11th
http://www.asvabprogram.com/
Professional Career Internship – 11th &
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12th
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FINANCIAL AID HELPS
Scholarship Opportunity Newsletter
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Updated frequently / BCS Media Lab / website
Special Designation Scholarships and
Competitions
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Rotary Club
DAR
FAFSA and PIN Numbers
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.pin.ed.gov
Letters of Recommendations
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COLLEGE & FinAid INFORMATION
Information Table – Media Lab
College Bulletin Boards
BCS Website/Secondary/Academics
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www.blackhawkchristian.org
College Reps at Lunch
Arrow articles
Constant Contact emails
Class Meetings 9th – 12th (ask for documents)
Junior Spring Meetings
Appointment / Drop-in
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