The Path To College Part II: The College

Admissions Process

The Path To College Part II: The College

Admissions Process

College Admissions Process

• SAT/ACT

• Transcripts – HS GPA

• Recommendations

• Essays

• Timelines

• Scholarships

• Extra-Curricular Activities

SATSAT 3 Sections: Math, Critical Reading, and

Writing (includes Essay) Each Section graded out of 800, total 2400 Critical reading has two 25 minute

sections and one 20 minute section Math has two 25 minute sections and one

20 minute sections Total Time: 3 Hours and 45 Minutes

3 Sections: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing (includes Essay)

Each Section graded out of 800, total 2400 Critical reading has two 25 minute

sections and one 20 minute section Math has two 25 minute sections and one

20 minute sections Total Time: 3 Hours and 45 Minutes

ACTACT Four sections: math, reading, science, and

English section with an optional essay (most colleges require this essay)

Each section is out of 36, then averaged to create a composite score. Essay is graded from 2-12.

Math section has 60 questions in 60 minutes. Reading section has 40 questions in 35 minutes. Science section has 40 questions in 35 minutes. English section has 75 questions in 45 minutes. Total time is 2 hours and 55 minutes or 3 and 25

minutes is student chooses to write the essay.

Four sections: math, reading, science, and English section with an optional essay (most colleges require this essay)

Each section is out of 36, then averaged to create a composite score. Essay is graded from 2-12.

Math section has 60 questions in 60 minutes. Reading section has 40 questions in 35 minutes. Science section has 40 questions in 35 minutes. English section has 75 questions in 45 minutes. Total time is 2 hours and 55 minutes or 3 and 25

minutes is student chooses to write the essay.

High School Grade Point Average

• Colleges see academic strengths and weaknesses

• Trend in grades • Good indicator of performance• Upward trend in grades is preferable• Taking difficult classes looks good • Junior year is most important, but other

years matter as well

AP Credit• Advanced Placement Program is a way to

get a head start on college curriculum and earn college credit while in high school!– Then! You can take more upper-level courses

in college, or have the opportunity to study abroad.

– You can show the admissions committee at almost any university that you’re ready for college.

– These classes will help you prepared for the courses you take in college.

Dual Enrollment credits

• Opportunity to get college credit while taking college classes in high school... Great way to get ahead!

•Classes include- English, Math, Foreign Languages, Science, Gen Ed’s

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation Get Rec. letters from guidance counselors, teachers, coaches, etc Places of community service and internship provide great letters

Get Rec. letters from guidance counselors, teachers, coaches, etc Places of community service and internship provide great letters

P.S.: Make sure they like youP.S.: Make sure they like you

Extra-Curricular ActivitiesExtra-Curricular Activities

Inside of SchoolInside of School National Junior Honor

Society School Organizations

National Junior Honor Society

School Organizations

Outside of SchoolOutside of School Work Experience Community Service Internships

Work Experience Community Service Internships

DO SOMETHING!

Work Experience, Volunteering, and

Internships

Work Experience, Volunteering, and

Internships• Employment- Part-Time/Full Time• Community Service- Helping Others• Internships- Mostly Done in College, But

Good Way To Find Job Interest• Hobbies- Things that you enjoy doing

• Employment- Part-Time/Full Time• Community Service- Helping Others• Internships- Mostly Done in College, But

Good Way To Find Job Interest• Hobbies- Things that you enjoy doing

Essays• Write a personal statement

• Essays can also be written for scholarships

• Express yourself through the writing because this is the biggest chance to impress colleges

Example topics for essay’s

• Best way to show schools who you are as a person, and how you would contribute to the student body on campus

• Could be personal experiences regarding school, work, sports, volunteering, and overall life experiences that were important to you!

TimelineTimeline• Be on top of your deadlines for everything:

college applications, scholarship

applications, and volunteer applications.

• Being on time prevents you from missing

various opportunities and portrays a good

image, making yourself a favorable

candidate.

• Be on top of your deadlines for everything:

college applications, scholarship

applications, and volunteer applications.

• Being on time prevents you from missing

various opportunities and portrays a good

image, making yourself a favorable

candidate.

Example timelineJuniors: • Take SAT’s/ACT’s/AIMS/entrance exam’s early, just incase you need to retake it• Make list of desired schools• Focus on improving/maintaining GPA• Start looking/applying for scholarships and different schools, earlier the better especially for scholarships• See potential letters of recommendation writers• Speak to councilors about potential careers

Senior year: • Apply for colleges and scholarships early (complete essays/ letters of recommendations, etc.) • Figure out living situations (dorm, transportation) for freshman year!• Look into jobs and possible internships, volunteering, and Greek life if interested!• Very important to not slack off in school, no senioritis! colleges can revoke your acceptance if you drop off

ScholarshipsScholarships

Easy way to make free money and

finance your college education.

Develop a chain of networking so that

you can meet new people and learn

of places to volunteer, where you can

make a difference.

Easy way to make free money and

finance your college education.

Develop a chain of networking so that

you can meet new people and learn

of places to volunteer, where you can

make a difference.

AIMS, PSAT, and FAFSAAIMS, PSAT, and FAFSA

AIMS Scholarship Aka. Regents High Honors Endorsement

Award- Full state university tuition scholarship

Fixed amount that is awarded for all 4 years Must exceed all three sections of the AIMS

test Reading, Writing, and Math

Must have a B or higher in all sixteen core classes

AIMS Scholarship Aka. Regents High Honors Endorsement

Award- Full state university tuition scholarship

Fixed amount that is awarded for all 4 years Must exceed all three sections of the AIMS

test Reading, Writing, and Math

Must have a B or higher in all sixteen core classes

PSAT and FAFSAPSAT and FAFSA PSAT

Good practice for the SAT Qualify for different scholarships/national

recognition programs National Merit Scholarship Award National Hispanic Recognition Program

FAFSA Free Application for Student Federal Aid Schools use this information to prepare financial

aid packages to meet students’ financial needs

PSAT Good practice for the SAT Qualify for different scholarships/national

recognition programs National Merit Scholarship Award National Hispanic Recognition Program

FAFSA Free Application for Student Federal Aid Schools use this information to prepare financial

aid packages to meet students’ financial needs

FastWeb FastWeb

www.fastweb.com Leading Internet scholarship search used by 1

out of 3 college bound high schools students Contains scholarship opportunities, helps with

the college application process, and has financial aid tips

Apply for as many scholarships as you can! You will be surprised with how many opportunities are out there!

www.fastweb.com Leading Internet scholarship search used by 1

out of 3 college bound high schools students Contains scholarship opportunities, helps with

the college application process, and has financial aid tips

Apply for as many scholarships as you can! You will be surprised with how many opportunities are out there!

FastWeb: Example of scholarships and internships

FastWeb: Example of scholarships and internships

www.suessville.com/ohtheplaces: $5000 scholarship, write an essay to apply from a given prompt

www.freshbrain.org/scholarship/share-your-best-music: Submit your own music piece/album cover and you can win up to $2500

www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php: Could win $5000 for writing an essay about why healthy living is important

www.minorityacess.org/intern_program_04.htm: Internship for minorities to experience work in the federal government, make $400 a week

www.suessville.com/ohtheplaces: $5000 scholarship, write an essay to apply from a given prompt

www.freshbrain.org/scholarship/share-your-best-music: Submit your own music piece/album cover and you can win up to $2500

www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php: Could win $5000 for writing an essay about why healthy living is important

www.minorityacess.org/intern_program_04.htm: Internship for minorities to experience work in the federal government, make $400 a week

University of Arizona ScholarshipsUniversity of Arizona Scholarships

Regents High Honors Endorsement Award Scholarships for incoming freshman include: Wildcat Excellence Award

Awards $2,500-8,500 to incoming freshmen Awarded for all 4 years Based on high school performance

National Hispanic Scholarship Awards $15,000 to incoming Hispanic students

Regents High Honors Endorsement Award Scholarships for incoming freshman include: Wildcat Excellence Award

Awards $2,500-8,500 to incoming freshmen Awarded for all 4 years Based on high school performance

National Hispanic Scholarship Awards $15,000 to incoming Hispanic students

Arizona State University ScholarshipsArizona State University Scholarships

Regents High Honors Endorsement Award President’s Scholarship

$9,000 based on outstanding high school performance

Provost’s Scholarship $7,500 based on outstanding high school

performance University Scholarship

$2,500 based on outstanding high school performance

Regents High Honors Endorsement Award President’s Scholarship

$9,000 based on outstanding high school performance

Provost’s Scholarship $7,500 based on outstanding high school

performance University Scholarship

$2,500 based on outstanding high school performance

Northern Arizona University ScholarshipsNorthern Arizona University Scholarships Regents High Honors Endorsement Award President’s Award

$3,750 per year Dean’s Award

$2,500 per year Merit Award

$1,750 per year

Regents High Honors Endorsement Award President’s Award

$3,750 per year Dean’s Award

$2,500 per year Merit Award

$1,750 per year

Federal Work Study ProgramFederal Work Study Program

Provides part time job opportunities to students who show financial need

Earnings from these jobs are removed from FAFSA and therefore do not count when designating a student’s financial need

Offers opportunities to work in your field of study with flexible hours so as not to interfere with classes

Enhance your resume while gaining work related experience!

Provides part time job opportunities to students who show financial need

Earnings from these jobs are removed from FAFSA and therefore do not count when designating a student’s financial need

Offers opportunities to work in your field of study with flexible hours so as not to interfere with classes

Enhance your resume while gaining work related experience!

“To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep

on stepping.”

Chinese Proverb

“To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep

on stepping.”

Chinese Proverb

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