Junior Workshop - Parkway Schools

Junior WorkshopParkway South High 2020-2021

College & Career Counselor

Ms Robin SeucCounseling Loft & Virtually

Role of a College & Career Counselor is to help you plan

your life after South High

In-person or virtual individual meetings starting in January

Answering your questions by email or personally

Provide resources & tools for your career exploration

Provide resources & tools for your college research

An extra person to review your senior year course selection ideas

Parkway South High Counseling WebpageParkwayschools.net - South High - Counseling

Counselor Contact Information

Naviance Student

Curriculum Guide/Choice Programs

Clubs & Activities

Crisis Intervention Resources

Grade Level Information & Resources

Financial Aid

College Credit/Advanced Placement (AP)/Dual Credit/A+

ACT/SAT dates and Test Prep

NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Eligibility

Summer School

Summer Programs

What is the purpose of this workshop?To discuss post high school options

4 year university or college

2 year college (Community College, or Technical College)

Military, Work, or Trade School

12 months from now, if applying to college, you will be close to being finished with your applications

Have you start thinking of your future, so you can start planning for senior year and beyond

Decision Making - Know YourselfAs you plan for your future, it is good to do a self-assessment

What am I good at?

What do I like?

Have I explored careers?

Naviance can help to answer these questions and help you plan for your future

Assessments and Career resources - Great tool for planning

Class of 2022Researching Colleges to find options and what will be a “good fit”

College Search - Factors to ConsiderAdmission Requirements

Majors

Location

Cost

Size

Public vs Private

How Do You Research Colleges?College Fairs (virtual or in-person when offered)

College Visits for South High Students - currently virtual

Campus Tours & Visits (virtual or in-person if offered)

College Website - use for admissions, but also for majors, activities, etc.

Once you have done your research on the College website, ask for more info

Collegeboard.org - Big Future section has colleges, majors, financial aid

Naviance Student

College Fairs2020 saw College Fairs go virtual, it is unknown if this trend will continue, or will be in addition to in-person fairs.

What is a College Fair?

A chance to talk to admissions reps, if a NACAC or MOACC fair, to learn more about the college, discover or confirm this is a college you want to research, and to ask your questions.

An event where you can interact with numerous colleges, whether in-person or virtually.

College Visits at South HighColleges want to interact with South High juniors and seniors

This school year, the visits have been virtual, but are just as valuable, as when we have in-person visits

This is a chance to talk to the admissions officer that represents South High & in turn you and our application

A chance to learn more about a college, decide if you should add to your college possibility list, to ask questions and let the admissions rep get to know you.

The colleges come to South High students. A great first look, or a revisit chance to learn if a college might be right for you.

How to sign up for a College Visit at South HighYou can view what colleges are coming to South High and register for the visit in Naviance.

PSH website -> Counseling -> Naviance Student -> Naviance Student Login -> Student -> Continue with Clever -> Type Parkway South High -> Login with Google -> Colleges -> Research Colleges -> College Visits

You will also see on the Naviance homepage under “What’s New” a few of the upcoming College Visits

College Visits & ToursJust like College Fairs & South High College Visits - a chance to learn more about a college and what it can offer you

Typically there is an information session and a tour. It is open to prospective students and their parents

You can add more to the visit, especially if you have already visited.

Talk to students, professors, the activities office, financial aid

Sit in on a class or meet with someone in a department of interest

College Website as a Research ToolLook at the admissions section for the admission criteria

If you know what you want to study, visit the department webpage, read about courses offered, learn about professors who teach the classes

Check what is required class for majors you are considering

Are there opportunities for research or internships for students? How early can you be eligible to participate?

Are there core class or general education requirements? What are they?

College Website as a Research ToolHow are courses structured? Lectures, labs, collaboration, papers, regular exams, or just midterm & final,

What is the average class size, student-to-faculty ratio?

Housing; what percentage of students live on-campus? Are students required to live on campus, and if so, for how long?

How is housing assigned? What type of room options? How many students assigned to a room? How are roommates matched?

Is a meal plan required? Does it extend outside of a traditional dining hall? Where do students typically eat?

College Website as a Research ToolAre students involved in the community? How?

What type of clubs and activities are available?

What type of events are hosted on campus?

Greek Life (fraternities & sororities); is it part of campus? What percentage of students are members of Greek Life?

Retention rate; how many students return after their first year?

Graduation rate; how many students graduate in 4 years?

College Website as a Research ToolDiversity; what percentage of students are international students?

What nationalities, races, ethnicities & cultures are part of the student body?

What is the female to male ratio on campus?

How does the campus support diversity?

What career services are offered?

What percentage of students have internships during their college experience?

College Website as a Research ToolWhat percentage of students are employed in their field within 6 months of graduation?

What percentage of students go to business, law, medical or graduate school after graduation?

Location. Is a big city, medium city, small town, campus is bigger than the town it is located?

How far away from home?

Near an airport, train line, highway, public transportation?

Naviance as a Research ToolSearch by individual College you may be interested in

Compare Colleges

Other College Research offerings

Scattergrams

Naviance as a Research ToolColleges I am Thinking About

SuperMatch

College Match

College Events

Naviance as a Research ToolResume tool

Personality Assessments

Career Interest Profiler

Career Research

College Board’s Big FutureGet Started

Find Colleges

Explore Careers

Pay for College

Get In

Class of 2022Admission Requirements - What you Need to Know

Admission RequirementsColleges vary in what they require, depending on how selective they are.

All Colleges will consider

Your Transcript

It’s the story of what you have chosen to take & how well you have done

Shows your passions, where you have challenged yourself

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) - the average of your grades for your entire high school career

ACT/SAT, unless test-optional

Admission RequirementsMore competitive, or selective, colleges may also require:

Personal statement/Essay

Secondary School Report and/or Counselor Recommendation

Teacher Recommendations

Resume or List of Activities, Honors, Awards

Short Answer Questions or Additional Essay

Interview by Alumni or Admissions Staff

TranscriptProvides information about your high school academic career and decisions

Classes taken

Where you have challenges yourself

Where your passions are

Grades

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

ACT or SATIf a college requires a standardized college admission exam:

No preference between SAT and ACT; both supply the same information

Colleges look for and take the highest score

Typically, colleges want the ACT or SAT taken by December of senior year

There are some exceptions for colleges who may take a later exam


Some college will superscore.

There was a downward trend in superscoring recently.

However, more colleges were using for the class of 2021.

Unknown if this practice will stay in place for the class of 2022.


Colleges require the ACT or SAT report directly from the testing agency

There were exceptions for the Class of 2021 with more college allowing self-reporting or a download of a score report sent by the student

Colleges, typically, do not accept ACT or SAT scores from the high school

Exceptions are community colleges

How to Register to take the ACT

Create an ACT account if you do not have one.

Sign in, choose a test date, register & pay.

Go to: myact.orgCost: $55 without writing

$70 with writingAdditional Score Reports $13 per score per college

How to Register for the SAT

Create a College Board account if you do not have one. - If you have an account for AP exams, use your same account information, but at

the sat.org page.

Sign in, choose a test date, register & pay.

Go to: sat.orgCost: $52 without writing

$68 with writingAdditional Score Reports $12 per score per college

What are SAT Subject Tests?SAT Subject Tests were exams in 5 general subject areas: English, history, world languages, mathematics and science.

As of January 21, 2021, the SAT Subject Tests are no longer offered. Colleges did not use them for the 2020-2021 school year due to the limited availability of testing during the pandemic.

Colleges and the College Board determined that the information is not needed and can be gained in other ways: AP Exam scores and student transcripts.

ACT/SAT Test PrepACT

To find the resources, go to: https://mo01931486.schoolwires.net/Page/6976

OR

PSH website -> Counseling -> Testing -> ACT/SAT Preparation Resources

Testive (free full ACT prep course)

ACT Academy (practice questions from ACT)

SAT

To find the resources, go to: https://mo01931486.schoolwires.net/Page/6976

OR

PSH website -> Counseling -> Testing -> ACT/SAT Preparation Resources

Khan Academy (free full SAT prep course)

https://mo01931486.schoolwires.net/Page/6976

https://mo01931486.schoolwires.net/Page/6976

Personal Statement/Essay and Short Answer QuestionsSome applications require a essay which is technically called a personal statement

The purpose of the personal statement is to for the admissions readers to get to know you better in your own words, and see you beyond your GPA, ACT/SAT scores, etc.

Some college applications may also require short answer questions

The questions are used for more information; factual or to learn more about you

RecommendationsSome college applications require recommendations

Colleges are specific about the type of recommendations required and/or allowed

RecommendationsCounselor recommendation:

You won’t have to ask for the counselor recommendation, but you will need to complete a counselor brag sheet for the strongest recommendation

Two Types

School Report -short evaluation type of recommendation form

Counselor Recommendation that includes a letter

Purpose is to give a holistic view of you. It address any obstacles, challenges, unique experiences from your life, and characteristics you possess

RecommendationsTeacher recommendations:

Do your research and determine IF you need a teacher recommendation

Only ask teachers if it a recommendation is required

Typically 2 teacher recommendations are all that would be needed, if required. Do not ask more than 3, if you can use 3.

RecommendationsTeacher recommendations:

It is good to use a mix of teachers, if you need two.

One from Math/Science and one from English/Social Studies/World Languages

The goal of the teacher recommendation is to give insight of you as a student in the classroom and to address your academic promise

RecommendationsOther/Outside recommendation:

Some colleges allow an outside/other recommendation

These can be a coach, former teacher, employee, leader from a program you are involved in outside of school

The purpose would be to give more information about you, but from outsdie of the classroom

Recommendations- Brag SheetsBrag sheet is questionnaire that allows the recommender to have more information about you. South High Counseling provides three types

1- Brag sheets for teacher use should be completed to give to any teachers. If you have a resume, you can use that instead of the teacher brag sheet

2- For the counselor recommendation, completing the student counseling brag sheet is required.

3- A parent brag sheet for the counseling recommendation is optional, but helpful

Resume or Activities ListSome colleges require a resume as part of the application

Often in the application there is a section to input your activities while you have been in high school. Having a resume or activities list is a great organizational tool.

College may limit the number of activities you can use for your application. The resume helps you look at all your activities and make a decision on which are the most important to make part of your application

A resume is helpful to give to teacher and outside recommenders.

InterviewSome universities use an optional interview as part of the application process.

This is used to get to know you better and to see how the ‘real you” matches up to your application.

The interview is used to gauge your interest in that particular university, and how much you know about the university and why you want to attend that university

Often these interviews are conducted by local alumne from the university.

It is a way to be able to offer interviews and keep the alumnae involved.

Applications &Admission Types

Types of Applications - InstitutionalThe university’s application. Found on their admissions section of their website

Directions and information will be on the College Admissions page of the website

Some colleges may have other forms that are required.

If you are not sure, ask Ms Seuc

Types of Applications - Common AppOver 900 universities use the Common App. The main section of the application is completed only once to save time when applying to more than one college using the Common App.

Typically 7 questions to choose 1 for your personal statement (essay), if the colleges require the personal statement

Individual colleges may have additional questions or supplemental essays. These are built into the Common App under the My Colleges/ your individual colleges

Some universities only use the Common App; they do not have their own

Ms Seuc can be added as an advisor to review and give recommendations to your Common App

Types of Applications - Coalition AppNewer type of application

Over 125 universities use the Coalition App

Many also use the Common App or a State Application

South High students seem to find the Coalition App more difficult than the other options

Ms Seuc cannot be added as an advisor to review and give recommendations

South High is a Naviance school, so we submit our recommendation through Naviance. The Coalition may ask for document to be uploaded, but the college accept everything through Naviance.

Types of Applications - Black Common App58 use the Black Common App. The main section of the application is completed only once to save time when applying to more than one college using the Black Common App.

One flat fee for applying

Requires you list your 4 preferred colleges

Must submit essays and activities if the college requires. The app does not allow these to be uploaded or have space to input the information

If only applying to 1-3 schools in the Black Common App, if the schools are in Common App, it may be better to use the Common App for ease of submitting materials and to be able to have Ms Seuc as advisor to review and give recommendations

Types of Applications - State ApplicationsSome states or state university systems have their own shared application

Texas - applytexas is used by all public Texas institutions

Most public Texas colleges only use applytexas

University of California system has one application and only uses “apply UC”

One application; nine campuses

There may be other states that also have a shared application

Types of Application Deadlines/Decision Choices

Rolling

Flexible deadline

Applications are evaluated as they are received

Usually have a decision in 2-4 weeks

Two outcomes: accepted or not accepted

Do not have to commit to attending until the National College Decision Date which is May 1st


Regular

Application deadline: all students must apply by this date

All students applying with the Regular deadline receive their decision at the same time




Priority

Often used by Rolling Admission schools as a deadline to be considered for scholarship and/or honors college eligibility


Non-Binding



Early Action (EA)

Apply earlier than Regular Decision deadline and get a decision earlier


Non-Binding


Not all colleges offer this type of deadline


Early Decision (ED)

Not all colleges use this option


Smaller pool of applications then the Regular Decision deadline

Can only apply to one school using Early Decision

Three outcomes: accepted, not accepted, or deferred to Regular Decision

Types of Application Deadlines/Decision ChoicesEarly Decision (ED)

Must be your top choice and you must be ready to commit to attending

Financial Aid packet is not finished at the time of the ED decision

By applying ED, you are are absolutely committing that if you are accepted, you will attend this university, even without knowing your FinAid information

Important to research financial information and your individual situation prior to committing to ED application

Legally binding; you must withdraw all of your other applications

Types of Application Deadlines/Decision ChoicesRestrictive Early Action (REA)/Single Choice Early Action (SCEA)

Hybrid of EA and ED


Non-Binding, but cannot apply to one college using REA/SCEA

Can still apply EA to public universities, but no others



Not all colleges offer this type of deadline

Class of 2022Types of Colleges

Community CollegePublic college supported by the state and county by taxes

The Community College serves the community

Individuals can take classes to transfer to a 4 year college, earn an associates degree, can earn a certification in a specific area, take classes for enrichment or enjoyment.

Cost is much lower than a 4 year college/university

In Missouri, community colleges are recipients of the A+ Program funding

Community CollegeThere is an application process

Uses the ACT/SAT for placement not admission

If do not have an ACT/SAT, can take the Accuplacer test for free at the community college

If ACT/SAT scores are not high enough to begin in college level courses, can take the Accuplacer test for free

Accuplacer is exam with a series of tests that determine college readiness

Community CollegeSt Louis Community College - 4 campuses

Meramec

Forest Park

Florissant Valley

Wildwood

St Charles Community College

Jefferson College

Technical CollegeThere is an application process

General Education classes are required and part of the program

Usually specific program/major driven

Associate “2-year” degrees are available

Certificate programs are often offered

Technical CollegeAs long as properly accredited, can potentially transfer credits depending on where you would want to transfer to, and what you would want to study/major in.

Most technical colleges have a person or department to help with credits, transfer information and the process, as well as job placement and career services.

In Missouri, technical colleges are recipients of the A+ Program funding.

Examples of technical colleges are Ranken Technical College or State Technical College Of Missouri (formerly known as Linn State)

Public Universities - often called “State Schools”Public universities are funded primarily by state taxes

Students from the state where the university is located, pay in-state tuition due to the contributions of funding through the state taxes

Students from other states pay higher attendance cost known as out-of state tuition.

Some universities in other states will have special tuition agreements with Missouri Students

Often a larger university, although size and number of students varies from institution to institution

Offer undergraduate/bachelors degrees (4-year degree)

Public Universities - Admission ProcessRolling - review applications as they are received and communicate decisions within 2-4 weeks

May offer a priority deadline to be considered for scholarships

Regular - have a set deadline to apply by for admission consideration

Some offer an early action deadline - apply by an earlier date to have a decision communicated earlier

Early Action is non-binding and allowed to be used with multiple college applications

Examples of Public UniversitiesIn-State (Missouri schools)

Missouri State University

Missouri Science & Technology University

Southeastern Missouri State

Truman State

University of Missouri - Columbia

University of Missouri - St Louis

Out-of-State

Illinois University - Urbana-Champaign

Ohio State University

Purdue University

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

University of Colorado - Boulder

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Historically Black Colleges and Univerisities (HBCU)Originally established to serve the educational needs of Black Americans

101 HBCU in the USA (3% of all universities in America)

Typically 9% of Blacks attending college attend a HBCU

HBCU do admit all races and ethnicities

Example: Howard University is 86% Black/African American

Same admissions processes as other universities

Examples of Historically Black Colleges & UniversitiesDillard University

Fisk University

Florida A&M University

Hampton University

Howard University

Morehouse University

North Carolina A&T State University

Spelman College

Tuskegee University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private Universities (non-profit)University does not rely on state funding/taxes

Private schools are primarily funded by tuition, endowments and donations

Cost is the same no matter what state a student resides

Since not using state taxes, it doesn't matter where you live

While the tuition is often higher than a public school, most private schools provide more institutional financial aid and scholarships

Private Universities - Admission ProcessAdmissions process can be more holistic than public universities

Rolling - review applications as they are received and communicate decisions within 2-4 weeks (the more selective, the less Rolling is used)

May offer a priority deadline to be considered for scholarships

Regular - have a set deadline to apply by for admission consideration

Some offer an early action deadline - apply by an earlier date to have a decision communicated earlier

Early Decision - Set deadline. Get decision earlier than Regular Decision. Binding agreement. Must withdraw all other applications if you are admitted

Examples of Private UniversitiesDuke University

Georgetown University

Harvard University

Illinois Wesleyan University

Johns Hopkins University

Lindenwood University

Maryville University

St Louis University

Stanford University

Vanderbilt University

University of Denver

University of Miami (FL)

Washington University in St Louis

Webster University

Class of 2022Special Consideration Programs

A+ ProgramA+ Program offers up to two years of community college or technical college.

Students must meet the requirements to be A+ eligible.

Enroll in the program

Have 95% attendance

Earn 2.5 cumulative GPA

Earn proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 EOC

50 hours tutoring, or 25 of community & 25 tutoring

Can earn all 50 hours tutoring through A+ Tutoring class at PSH

College AthleticsTwo separate processes; Admissions and Athletics

Must apply and be admitted

Athletics is seperate; Coaches cannot push through an admission

Must qualify for admissions

Must take care of all the athletics requirements in addition to admissions requirements.

College AthleticsNCAA Division 1

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

Calculate Core GPA (English, Math, Social Studies, Science & World Language)

Specific number of credits/grades from the core classes

ACT score - sliding scale with cumulative NCAA Core GPA

Check into the details: http://www.ncaa.org/d3

NCAA Division 2

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

Calculate Core GPA (English, Math, Social Studies, Science & World Language)

Specific number of credits/grades from the core classes

ACT score - sliding scale with cumulative NCAA Core GPA


College AthleticsNCAA Division 3

No need to register with the NCAA


NAIA

Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center

Specific eligibility requirements

More information on eligibility: https://play.mynaia.org/media/1091/naia_guide_college_bound_student.pdf

College AthleticsNJCAA

Work with the community college to determine eligibility and details.

https://www.njcaa.org/landing/index

Class of 2022Financial Matters

Financial AidFinancial Aid is a general term for financial assistance for college

Typically Financial Aid includes:

Grants, Scholarships, Work Study, & Loans

All need based Aid is based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

GrantsBased on a financial need

Eligibility determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Grants do not need to be paid back.

Each year are determined by the FAFSA for eligibility

ScholarshipsBased on some type of criteria: academics, talent, athletic, artistic, etc.

Scholarship do not need to be paid back.

May be renewable, or a one time scholarship

Might come from college or a private source.

Work StudyA job on campus; the funding from federal aid

Based on a financial need

Eligibility determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Each year are determined by the FAFSA for eligibility

Most colleges have students paid directly from the hours worked, but some universities may have different arrangements.

Limited number of hours typically.

Colleges expect students to be a student primarily with the work secondary

More flexible than an off-campus job that is not work study

Loans for StudentsColleges may offer the option of loans as part of the Financial Aid packet

Students are not required to take out a loan

College will not provide additional funding to substitute for the amount of the loan.

The US Department of Education offers low-interest loans to eligible students to help cover the cost of college or career school

There are two types of federal student loans depending on demonstrated financial need

Loan distribution is paid directly to the university/college

Loans for StudentsStudent Loans must be repaid, so student need to understand the options and responsibilities

The interest rate on a federal student loan is fixed for the life of the loan

Usually lower than a private loan & credit card rates

Student are not required to make payments until six months after they leave college, or if they drop below half-time enrollment

For more information: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans

Direct Student Loans - subsidized vs unsubsidizedSubsidized

Available to undergraduates with demonstrated financial need

The college determines how much students may borrow. The amount cannot exceed your financial need

The US Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan

Must be enrolled at least half-time

Grace period of 6 months after you leave school or during a deferment

Unsubsidized

Available to undergraduate and graduate students; no demonstrated financial need

The college determines how much students may borrow based on the cost of attendance and financial aid the student receives

The student is responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods, even while attending school

Student can choose not to pay the interest while attending school, grace periods and deferment; the interest would accrue and be capitalized (added to the principal of the loan)

Loan Borrowing AmountsThere is a limit on what students can borrow each year of college and if are qualified as a dependent student or as an independent student

1st year Undergraduate Loan Annual Limit

Dependent StudentIndependent Student

Subsidized Limit $3,500$3,500

Unsubsidized Limit $2,000$2,000

Total Loan Limit $5,500


2nd year Undergraduate Loan Annual Limit






3rd year and beyond Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit





Loans - Parent College Loans (Direct PLUS)

Direct PLUS Loans are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for college or career school

Loans are paid directly to the institution

Fixed rate for the life of the loan

Family/Parent choice whether to use loans or not. Not an obligation from the university or college.

For more information:

https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/plus/parent

Earning College Credit while in

High School

Two prograns for earning college credit:

Dual credit through PSH’s university partnerships

College Board’s AP program

While technically not financial aid, students may be able to earn college

credit while in high school.

Assistance for College Application FeesStudents who qualify for the National School Lunch Program are eligible for application, ACT, SAT & AP Exam fee assistance.

Communicate with Ms Seuc for more information

DACA, Resident and Non-Resident StudentsIt depends on residency and citizenship if eligible for federal or state funds

Some universities will have a form similar to the FAFSA that must be completed to determine if the student qualifies for institutional or state aid.

For more information reach out to Ms Seuc

Class of 2022Plan of Action for the Remainder of Junior year

Planning for Your Future - Senior Year Course RequestsSenior year brings many options and opportunities:

Dual EnrollmentBusiness/Marketing Internship

Dual Credit AP Classes

South Tech Spark!

A+ TutorScience Lab Assistant

Using Naviance as a Tool and Resource for Your FutureDocument Resources

College

Careers

About Me

My Planner

Resume

College Research and ContactAsk questions; seek assistance.

It is okay not to know what you want or how to find the answers.

Look for factual information, not just opinions

Utilize your resources

Naviance, College Board, College Webpages, Ms Seuc, Admission Reps, your parents/guardians

Be Organized as You Plan for Post-High SchoolMake a spreadsheet to organize your search

Make and keep notes about the colleges

Utilize Naviance’s “Colleges I'm Thinking About”

Talk to your parents to get their input, financial matters and any restrictions or ideas they may have; keep an open dialogue on post-high school planning

Utililizing South High’s College & Career CounselorUse the resources and information Ms Seuc makes available for you by email, the website, Naviance, Instagram and school announcements

Make an appointment with Ms Seuc to start working together (virtual or when available in-person)

Email Ms Seuc your questions

Have Ms Seuc review your senior class choices to see if they are a good fit for your post-high school plans

Other ResourcesSouth High College Counseling’s Instagram Account: @pshcollegecounseling

South High Counseling's Webpages

Naviance

South High Counseling Twitter Account @pshcounseling

South High Announcements - on the homepage of South High’s webpage

College Board Big Future section of the College Board’s website

Mentor4College - outside group of volunteers

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