Senior Night
for Parents
September 9, 2014
God’s Word
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Ecclesiastes 3: 1-7 There is an appointed
time for everything, and a season for every
activity under heaven:
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time
time
time
time
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plant and a time to uproot
tear down and a time to build
weep and a time to laugh
be silent and a time to speak
Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then,
how you live – not as unwise but as wise,
making the most of every opportunity …”
Tonight’s Topics
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Jostens
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Dan Grobeck
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Yearbook
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Chris Ackerman
Senior Lunches
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Lizzy Pintarich
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Moms in Prayer
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Kelly Anderson
Belinda Majors
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Register to Vote
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Naviance
UC/CSU
DVC
Private Schools
Essays
Applications
Financial Aid
Grad Night
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Charlotte Coates
Handouts
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Jostens packet including Cap/Gown Order
Yearbook Parent Tribute Form (QR Code)
Senior Lunch Permission Slip
ACT and SAT dates
Senior Calendar
Christian College Fair postcard
Christian college comparisons
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DVC admission tips
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Handouts
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UC Campus 2013 admission statistics
CLEP example
Letter of recommendation guideline
Request for Transcript
Personal Data form
Choosing a College / Dollars and Sense
FA hand-outs
Alcohol abuse
Selective Service requirements
Transcript
Register to Vote
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To register to vote in California, you must be:
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A United States citizen,
A resident of California,
18 years of age or older on Election Day,
Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction
Not found by a court to be mentally incompetent.
You can pick up a voter registration form at your
county elections office, library, or U.S. Post
Office.
Must be postmarked 15 days before the election
Online at www.sos.ca.gov
Naviance
http://connection.naviance.com/berean
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College & Career Database
Students and Parents can register
ALL students must set up their account
Search and save colleges, scholarships
Up to date information about upcoming
events
Access to test scores
Choosing a College
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Academic
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Reputation, kept in perspective
Variety of majors
Liberal Arts v. specific course of study
 Career Direct (online assessment)
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Retention
Graduate schools that graduates have
attended
Acceptance rate of pre-professional
students
Mentors
Choosing a College
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Public v. Secular Private v. Christian Private
www.liveabove.com
www.indocrinate-u.com
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Size
Geographic location
Familiarity
Cost
Campus Visit
Student (not parent) ask questions
Limit choices (reach, probable, sure-thing)
University of California
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Application period Nov 1-30
(online Oct)
SAT or ACT and check
majors/campuses for SAT Subject
Essay (Personal Statement)
Classes & Grades self-reported
UC’s definition of “elective”
UC App Workshop Oct 1 during
lunch
Cal State Universities
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Application period Oct 1 to Nov 30
SAT or ACT required
No essay
Classes & Grades self-reported
CSU’s definition of “elective”
CSU app workshop Oct 2 during lunch
Eligibility Index
Highly competitive campuses
CSU App Workshop Oct 2 during lunch
DVC & LMC
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Submit FAFSA (after January 1 and
before March 2)
Complete college application
(February - March)
Take assessment test at DVC
(February - March)
Enroll in DVC Counseling 095 (April)
Be eligible for priority registration (late
May)
Essays
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Start early
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Supplement application
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Answer prompt – stay on topic
Be yourself
Be honest
Don’t be modest or boastful
No clichés or slang
Each word counts
Essays
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Include the correct institution name
Personalize the reason why you want to
attend
Facebook page is read and reviewed at
some private colleges/universities
Revise for organization, clarity and
meaning
Draft, edit, proofread, edit, proofread
Get feedback
Applications
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Obtain application
www.dvc.edu
www.CSUMentor.edu
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/
www.commonapp.org
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Apply early
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Rolling Admissions
Early Action/Early Decision
Apply broadly
Apply completely
Read and re-read directions
Sign the application
Deadlines!
Common App
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www.commonapp.org
Over 500 schools use the Common App
When completing the Common App, you will invite
Ms. Romjue to complete the Secondary School
Report
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[email protected]
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When entering courses on the Common App
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(If you do not use this email, your request will not be
received.)
Enter Full Course Name
Bible Courses should be entered as “Bible”
On Your Own – “Home Economics”
Civics (Fall)/Economics (Spring)
Berean courses are 5 credits each semester
Application Errors
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“I’ll start the application next week.”
Don’t run out of time to complete the application. Give yourself at
least two weeks to find mistakes.
“I already ran a spell-check on my computer.”
Words can be spelled correctly but used incorrectly. After your
editing, ask a counselor, teacher or family member to proofread the
application to catch any errors or poor phrasing.
“One copy is enough.”
Print out any online forms and keep copies of all paperwork.
“I will send my application as soon as I finish this
sentence...”
Before you seal the envelope or click “Submit” on your computer,
double- and triple-check that you have included all necessary
materials.
“I assume this is right.”
If you’re confused by a question or any part of the application, ask
someone. A quick email to your guidance counselor or a college
admission counselor can save you from making an embarrassing
error.
FastWeb Student Bulletin
Applications - Interviews
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Think about what you want to achieve
Dress neatly
Body language
Firm handshake, good eye-contact, smile
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Be polite and friendly
Have questions ready
Know your strengths and weaknesses
Write a thank-you note
Applications
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Make copies of everything you submit
Get a certificate of mailing for everything
that is not an online submission
Check for email responses
Check online or call to determine if
application is complete
May 1st is National Candidate Reply Date
Letters of Recommendation &
Transcript Request
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Must be given to
teachers, counselors,
pastors with a three
week lead time before
the app deadline
The personal data
sheet/resume should
be attached to any
request.
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Transcript requests
emailed to Mrs.
Shafer
No Cost
SendEDU
Senioritis
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Importance of GPA throughout senior
year
All acceptances are tentative until
final grades are received
Verify transcript now
May exam week procedures
Senior privileges
Reducing Cost
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College Level Examination Program
(CLEP)
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34 subjects
$70 plus test center fee, usually $15
Accepted at many private schools
www.collegeboard.org - link to student
and then CLEP
Concurrent enrollment
Advanced Placement
Financial Aid
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Gift Aid v. Self-help Aid
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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Scholarships, grants
Loans, work-study
SAR sent to you stating EFC
COA – EFC = Financial Need
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines!
Filing period for FAFSA is Jan 1 – March 2
at www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA workshop is January 14, 2014
Financial Aid
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Cal Grant
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Automatically apply with FAFSA submission
Entitlement grant requires 3.0 GPA
BCHS sends in GPA Verification Forms if
parent has signed permission form
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
Financial aid calculator available on
www.finaid.org
Beware of scams
F.A. package offered only after acceptance
Student Finances
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Checking Account
ATM
Credit Cards
Security – Identity Theft
“It won’t happen to me!”
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Parental help: Set specific
parameters that are right for your
family
Tuition, room and board, books, fees, spending
money, phone calls home, travel home, safety issues
Expectations
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Emotions
Communication
Academics
Freedoms
Godly living
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Biblical standards
Choices – from sleep patterns to
substance abuse
Advice
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Put God first
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Read Bible
Pray for wisdom and courage
Go to church
Use your gifts
Be diligent (including studying)
Learn to budget – time and money
Be a good roommate
Advice
“Whenever you meet with
difficulties, whether they are
intellectual, circumstantial, or
physical, remain loyal to God.
Don’t compromise.”
The Place of Help, by Oswald
Chambers