Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors

Steve Mead, ARHSCarollynn Hanson, AMHS

Jon Morrow, AHS

Intentional Education

What Type of School?Community collegeTechnical collegeFour-year publicFour-year privateCareer/specialty school

Why choose a Community or Technical College?ConvenienceLake Washington Institute of TechnologySeattle Community College

DistrictBellevue CollegeHighline Community CollegeRenton Technical CollegeGreen River Community

CollegeTacoma Community CollegeBates Technical CollegePierce CollegeClover Technical College

Community Vs. Technical College: There are some differences

Community College

Two PathwaysAcademic

Transfer credits to a four-year university or college

Some offer BA degree

Professional/Technical End goal may be work

or transfer Blend of theory and

hands on instruction

Technical College

Choose a Program vs. individual classes

Classroom is conducted much like the working environment for which you are training

Some disciplines have transfer agreements with universities

Primary end goal is work

Career and Specialty SchoolsPrivate, for-profit companies

Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry, Everest, FIDM, etc.

Training for specific careersCostsApplication process may include interviewFinancial aid?Transferable?

Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates

Central Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College Western Washington University University of Washington Washington State University

WWU

TESC

UW

CWU

EWU

WSU

The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University

CWUArt Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest

Whitman

PLU, UPS

Whitworth, Gonzaga

St. Martins

Trinity Lutheran

Heritage U.

Out Of State Colleges/Universities? Things to consider… Public: Tuition (2X) Private: No Additional Tuition Add Cost for Travel Expenses Possibility for WUE

(Tuition = 140-150% of in-state) Back-up Plan? Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu www.princetonreview.com

Preparation is the KeyUniversities Public/Private/Out of State

Community College PreparationTransfer to 4-year?Professional/Technical degree?

Technical College PreparationType of degree?

(Program, Cost, Environment, Size)

WA Minimum College Admission Requirements 2013 Grads & Beyond!

*CADR: College Academic Distribution Requirements

Higher Education Coordinating Board 4 credits in college-prep English 3 credits math, including Adv. Algebra/Trig

Senior year math or completed Pre-Calculus 2 credits lab science including one credit of

algebra-based science (Chemistry or Physics)

2013 continued

2 credits of the same World Language3 credits Social Science1 credit fine, visual, or performing arts or 1

additional CADR credit (UW & WWU require .5 credit in fine or performing art)

15 total CADR credits/3 per year including senior year

Out-of-State Colleges/Universities

Research college for specific admission requirements www.collegeboard.orgCollege Board Subject Tests required?Required courses/credits can vary -

University of CA colleges clearly define a Fine/Performing Art

Some require 3 credits World Language

Plan a Campus Visit

Would you buy a car without seeing it first???“Preview Days” for Juniors/SeniorsRegularly scheduled campus toursInformal visits

Scholarship SearchYour Career CenterSearch Engines & Websites (Career Center

Internet Lists)- www.thewashboard.org- www.fastweb.com- www.scholarshipexperts.com

Scholarship Books/Ask EveryoneSchools/Departmental AwardsAuburn Community Scholarship Program

(Sr)

Additional Ways to Save $$$Bargain Schools...Community CollegeFinish in Four-Years AP/Running Start/Tech PrepThe Value of Financial PlanningNegotiate Financial Aid PackageIn-State vs. Out-of-StateCommute or Live off CampusCreative When Buying Textbooks

WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

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Want to be a college athlete?Send letters/video to college coachesWork with your high school coachNCAA Division I or II?

Register with NCAA ClearinghouseTake SAT/ACT-send scores (#9999)Earn eligible SAT/ACT scoresTake required number of Core Academic

classes: 32 sem.

Three Requirements

High School

College

NCAA

Upcoming Events Academy/ROTC Nights – Sept/October Planning for College Night – October (Next

Year) College reps visit high schools-Fall Testing dates in early fall for Seniors (Dec,

Jan) Paying for College Night – January 17 @

AHS Beyond High School Night – February 7th @

AMHS

The Admission ApplicationFour-year Colleges

Institution specific online form or…College Net or other company or…The “Common Application”

State website for Community and Technical Colleges+ program application for Technical Colleges

Login Screenhttp://www.commonapp.org

Navigation Menu

The navigation menu appears on the left side of the screen. Students can move through the application by clicking through each of the sections.

School Forms

When students first click on School Forms, they will need to complete the FERPA Waiver.

Inviting School Officials

On the Invitation page applicants answer a few brief questions about the school official and click on Send Invitation to notify the official of the request.

SupplementsWorking down the left-hand navigation menu, students will arrive at the Supplements section.

NEW! College Application and Essay Event for Seniors!

November 7: ARHS 2:45 PM – 7:00 PM

November 8: AMHS 2:45 PM – 7:00 PM

November 13: AHS 2:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Admission/Acceptance Timeline

Paying for Post H.S. EducationCost of attendance includes:

TuitionFees &/or SuppliesBooksRoom & BoardPersonal expensesTransportation

2012/2013 Cost of Attendance Community colleges $5,000-5,800 *Technical colleges $5,000+ Career schools $19K-$35K *4 year public colleges $18,000-$23,500 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+

**Includes housing expenses

Out of State Public = 200% tuition

* Costs vary by Educational Program chosen

Paying for CollegeFamily funds*GrantsScholarships*Work-study jobs*Loans

*Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st to determine eligibility for these funds.

College Goal SATURDAY SATURDAY

@ Auburn High School Saturday, January

@ Auburn Mountainview Saturday, January 19 8:30 AM - Noon

Scholarship Search

Your “inner circle”Search Engines & Websites (Career

Center Internet Lists)- www.thewashboard.org- www.fastweb.com- www.scholarshipexperts.com-Etc.

Colleges/Departmental AwardsAuburn Community Scholarship!

FAFSA / CSS ProfileComplete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

CSS Profile? Send with admission application

Complete FAFSA soon after January 1 Submit all forms prior to Priority Financial Aid

Deadlines set by the college

www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to forecast family contribution and eligibility for aid

Financial Aid TimelinesOct-Feb Apply for admissionJanuary FAFSA SubmissionJanuary 17 Paying for College Night @

AHSJan/Feb Financial Aid Priority DeadlinesMar/Apr Financial Aid Offers (accepted colleges

only)

March-April Compare F.A. offers and accept package

May 1st National Decision Day: confirm acceptance

Your Career Center is here to help!Auburn High School

Jon Morrow, Counselor jmorrow@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-931-4929

Auburn Riverside High SchoolSteve Mead, Counselor

smead@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-804-5161

Auburn Mountainview High SchoolCarollynn Hanson, Counselor

clhanson@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-804-5195