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Welcome toPlanning for CollegePresented by Auburn Career/College CounselorsJon Morrow, AHSAmanda Paulson, AMHSSteve Mead, ARHS

Agenda Introduction- Types of schools and preparation Community College Perspective- Green RiverCommunity College 4 Year College Perspective- University ofWashington Finances Question & Answer Session

OBJECTIVES To understand the different types of postsecondary options Become familiar with the admissions andapplication process Learn about the differences of a communitycollege and a 4-year college Develop understanding of the services offered inthe high school career centers

Intentional Education

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

Why choose a Community orTechnical College?ConvenienceLake Washington Institute ofTechnologySeattle Community CollegeDistrictBellevue CollegeHighline Community CollegeRenton Technical CollegeGreen River Community CollegeTacoma Community CollegeBates Technical CollegePierce CollegeClover Technical College

Career and Specialty Schools Private, 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 WWUCentral Washington UniversityEastern Washington UniversityThe Evergreen State CollegeWestern Washington UniversityUniversity of WashingtonU of W Bothell or TacomaWashington State UniversityWSU Vancouver or Tri-CitiesUWTESCEWUCWUWSU

Four-Year Independent Colleges & Universities The Art Institute of SeattleCornish College of the ArtsGonzaga UniversityNorthwest UniversityPacific Lutheran UniversitySaint Martin’s UniversitySeattle Pacific UniversitySeattle UniversityTrinity Lutheran UniversityUniversity of Puget SoundWhitman CollegeWhitworth CollegeHeritage UniversityTrinity LutheranCWUWhitworth,GonzagaArt Institute, SPU, SU,Cornish, NorthwestPLU, UPSSt. MartinsHeritage U.Whitman

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.eduwww.princetonreview.com

WUE – Western UndergraduateExchange tahWashington Wyoming

WA Minimum College AdmissionRequirements 2013 Grads & Beyond!*CADR: College Academic Distribution RequirementsHigher Education Coordinating Board 4 credits in college-prep English3 credits math, including Adv. Algebra/Trig Senior year math or completed Pre-Calculus 2 credits lab science including one credit ofalgebra-based science (Chemistry or Physics)

2013 continued 2 credits of the same World Language 3 credits Social Science 1 credit fine, visual, or performing arts or 1additional CADR credit (UW & WWU require .5credit in fine or performing art) 15 total CADR credits/3 per year including senioryear

Three RequirementsCollegeHigh SchoolNCAA

Out-of-State Colleges/UniversitiesResearch college for specific admissionrequirements www.collegeboard.org College Board Subject Tests required? Required courses/credits can vary University of CA colleges clearly define aFine/Performing Art Some require 3 credits World Language

Plan a Campus VisitWould you buy a car without seeing it first? “Preview Days” for Juniors/Seniors Regularly scheduled campus tours Informal visits

Application andAdmission Process

Junior Timeline

Senior Timeline

The Admission Application Four-year Colleges Institution specific online form or College Net or other company or The “Common Application” State website for Community and TechnicalColleges program application for Technical Colleges

Login Screenhttp://www.commonapp.org

Admission/Acceptance Timeline

The Pursuit of CollegeJesse E. JohnsonOutreach & Admissions CounselorRecruitment & OutreachUniversity of Washington

Purpose If you want something, go get it PERIOD. College is beneficial NECESSARY start preparing now!“The future belongs to thosewho prepare for it today”- Malcolm X

University of Washington Quick Facts 94% of Freshman return for their Sophomore year#1 Public Research Institution in the NationAccess to Job & Internship Opportunities180 majors and 75 minors#1 Medical School and among top Business, Science &Engineering Programs#1 Study Abroad Program on West CoastOver 2,500 courses offered every quarterOver 700 Registered Student OrganizationsIntercollegiate Athletics & Intramural SportsPriority access to UW Resources, Programs & ServicesAverage class size is 38 students!

Get Prepared! Reach out to your HS Counselor or Teacher Do your research! Visit local college campuses Network with current students Plan Ahead! i.e. Sign up to take standardized tests APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Always ask questions always ask for help!

Get Active, Get Involved! Join a Student Organization/Club Don’t just be a member, be a leader! Community Service/Outreach Get involved with Student Leadership, Athletics,or whatever you are passionate about Quality over Quantity! Attend various college-prep events/workshops University programs/opportunities (website)

The Review Process Many Colleges have a Holistic Review Process Some Colleges admit by Academic Index (AI) Admissible vs. Competitive Going beyond the minimum requirements Making everything that is optional, required The earlier, the better! The essays are important and can make or breakan admission decision!

What College Are Looking For Academic Preparation GPA, test scores, types of classes, grade trends, etc. College Academic Distribution requirements (CADRs) Personal Achievements & Factors A community of students richly diverse in culturalbackgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Engaged within the High School & Larger Society

Part I: Academic CADRsGPATest ScoresQuality of CurriculumSenior Year Schedule

College Academic DistributionRequirements 4 years of English3 years of Math ( 4 recommended)3 years of Social Studies/History2 years of Lab Science2 years of Foreign Language (3 recommended).5 year of Fine, Visual, Performing Arts.5 year of Academic Electives

Part II: Personal Personal StatementShort Response “Cultural” EssayActivities & Achievements LogAdditional Comments (Take Advantage)

College EssaysThe purpose of a college admission essay is to showcase yourpersonality– to let the reader see what’s inside you. You’vealready listed your achievements in your college application, souse your essay to show admissions who you are and why youbelong at that particular college or university.s The Personal Statement is our best means of getting to know you andyour best means of creating a context for your academicperformance. Some of the best essays are written as personal stories& we welcome your imaginative interpretation. The Short Response or “Cultural” Essay is designed to showcase yourunique “Cultural” experiences in a broad sense. Be creative! Use Additional Comments section to talk about any discrepancies ingrades, etc.

Personal Statement (500-650 words) The Personal Statement is our best means of getting toknow you and your best means of creating a context foryour academic performance. Tell us about those aspects of your life that are notapparent from your academic record. Tell us about theexperiences that don’t show up on your transcript: A character-defining momentThe cultural awareness you’ve developedA challenge facedA personal hardship or barrier overcomeJust talk about yourself!!!

Short Response “Cultural” Essay (250500 words) The University of Washington seeks to create acommunity of students richly diverse in culturalbackgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Howwould you contribute to this community? Describe an experience of cultural difference orinsensitivity you have had or observed. What did youlearn from it? Culture includes (but isn’t limited to) race/ethnicity,customs, values and ideas, all of which contribute toexperiences that students can share with others incollege.

Journal of Activities/Achievements(100-200 words for each activity) Identify and describe up to five of your most significantactivities and achievements during grades 9-12 Write about why this activity or achievement had meaningfor you. Don’t just describe the activity or achievement:tell us what it says about you. Possible examples could include, but isn’t limited to: Student clubs or organizationsAthletics and sportsCommunity serviceStudent government and leadershipEmployment and internshipsNational recognition and awardsUW pre-college programs

Additional Comments (250-500 words) This is an opportunity for you to tell us information aboutyourself that you believe is important for us to know Use this section for anything you wish to express thatdoesn’t seem to fit in any of the required writing areas. For example If you have experienced personal hardships in attainingyour education If your activities have been limited because of work orfamily obligations If you want us to know how important something reallyis to you, tell us here.

Making “Me” into “We” College and the Admissions Process can be aforeign concept at times understand that this isnot a process you have to navigate alone! Please lean on your support system a parent orguardian, mentor, HS counselor or teacher,college or university representative we are allhere to help you succeed!

Motivational Moment If you can dream it, you can do it! No one can stop you from achieving your goals but you! Surround yourself with likeminded people and individuals thatwill add to your life. Even if you fall on your face, you are still moving forward. Always give back recognize the sacrifice that was made onyour behalf and create that opportunity for others. Remember what your motivation is in the darkest moments itis your passion that will carry you through!

Thank You!Jesse E. JohnsonOutreach & Admissions CounselorUniversity of Washington(206) 221-7193jessej18@uw.edu

Community & TechnicalCollegesRebekah PetersenGreen River Community College

Benefits of Community &Technical Colleges Small class sizesLower costStudent Life, athletics, housingFlexible scheduleDiversity (age, culture, socio-economic)Close to home

Community College OptionsTransfer Degree First 2 years at CommunityCollege, then to a UniversityDirect Transfer AgreementsApply towards BA or higherProfessional/Technical Degreeor Certificate Training in a specific fieldGenerally takes 2 years or lessExamples: Aviation,Automotive, Nursing, NaturalResources, Business

Degree OptionsTransfer Prepare to transfer to a 4 year as a junior 2 years at Community or Technical, then to the 4 year Direct Transfer Agreements (DTA) Satisfy specific prerequisites for major admissions eg. Business, Nursing, Engineering Specialized programs

Degree OptionsProfessional or Technical Training and skills to prepare for work Associate of Applied Science, 6-8 quarters (two years) Certificate of Completion, 3-5 quarters (9 months to a year) Some competitive or restricted admission e.g. pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing Not all designed to transfer Straight into workforce

Running StartEarn college credit during high school Ideal for students who are: Ready for the challenge of college-level coursework. Motivated to participate in the college environmentand possess the maturity to do so.

AthleticsThe Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges,NWAACC, serves as the governing sports organization for35 Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia colleges. Cross-countryBaseballGolfSoftballSoccer TennisTrack & fieldVolleyballWrestling

Cost ComparisonEducational InstitutionCostCommunity & Technical Colleges, public 4,000Eastern Washington University 7,372The Evergreen State College 7,812Central Washington University 7,941UW Seattle, UW Bothell, UW Tacoma 11,307WSU Pullman 11,386Private vocational, career schools(approximate) 30,000Private four-year colleges and universities(approximate) 40,000 2013 CheckOutACollege.com