1. An introduction to understanding college admissions and the resources to help you and your students along the wa y Dave Shafron, Guidance Counselor Lincoln Park High School
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Editor's Notes
One analysis shows the increase in high school students will be primarily all minority groups with Hispanic and Latino students doubling. Truth: There are 3400 accredited colleges in the US. In theory, there is a place on a college campus for any high school graduate. 83% of undergraduates enrolled in a place where cost are reasonable. 46% enrolled at community college and 37% enrolled at state institutions.
EA Advantage: Know your choice early, but doesn’t necessarily improve chances. Schools like Harvard and Princeton are starting to move away from EA/ED plans
Less common than EA/ED
Research process of applying for CSS profile on www.collegeboard.com
Not necessarily an advantage, but the notion is applying ED shows more interest. High need students are less advantage because of financial aid and limited counsel
Common app started in 1975 with just 15 colleges and universities
There are only about 50-100 colleges which fall into the most selective category
Double check on Regular Application Deadline and check on percentage of students accepted.
**ED decisions are given December 15 th and deposit due by February 1
$93 x 32 = 2,976. Compass Test provides class placement into reading, writing and math.
Mention how MAP and Pell will cover junior college costs
Find some list serve topic examples and discuss
FAFSA completion workshops for students and families – speak to your high schools – easy for students to use
Discuss the online research articles and bring some in for an example…pass around room?
Tease with opportunity to attend District Seminar – eligible to receive CPDUs
Plane tours are on even years and bus is every year
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