PARENTS & JUNIOR STUDENTS

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1 PARENTS & JUNIOR STUDENTS

2 SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Measures critical Measures curriculum thinking based subjects (Math, English, Reading, Measures ability to Science) showing analyze and solve preparedness for problems college

3 ACT TEST DATES TEST DATE Registration ti Deadline Late Registration ti (Late fee required) (Late fee required) September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 August 13 26,2011 October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 30,2011 December 10, 2011 November 4,2011 November 5 18,2011 February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 January 14 20,2012 April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 23, 2012 June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 18, 2012 Register online at act.org

4 SAT TEST DATES TEST DATE Registration Deadline (Late fee required) Late Registration (Late fee required) May 7, 2011 April 8, 2011 April 22, 2011 June 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 May 20, 2011 Register online at collegeboard.comcom

5 Average Test Scores ACT SCORES 2010 NATIONAL COMP ENG MATH RDG SCIENCE ILLINOIS COMP ENG MATH RDG SCIENCE COLORADO, ILLINOIS, MICHIGAN TEST ALL STUDENTS

6 Average Test Scores STANDARDIZED TEST SAT PSAT PLAN ILLINOIS SUB TEST Critical Reading 501 Math 516 Writing 492 Critical Reading 47 Math 49 Writing 46 Composite English Math Reading Science AVERAGE SCORE

7 Average ACT Scores for Accepted Students RANK UNIVERSITY AVERAGE ACT SCORE 1 Harvard University University of Notre Dame Northwestern University of Chicago University of Illinois Urbana Champaign University of Wisconsin Madison Valparaiso University Marquette University Michigan State t University it Indiana University Bloomington University of Iowa Loyola University Illinois State University Eastern Illinois University (unranked)

8 You can organize the college planning process in a few simple steps

9 Know Yourself and Your Reasons for Attending College Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Analyze your interests and values Achieve a personal goal Increase your earning power Prepare for a career and expand learning Participate in extracurricular activities and social life Consider influence of family and friends

10 Consider College Characteristics Majors & educational programs Type of school & degrees offered Admission i policy Location & size Costs & financial aid College affiliation & accreditation Campus activities Support services

11 List, Compare & Visit Colleges Where Recent Trinity Graduates Continue Their Education Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ Augustana College - Rock Island, IL Aurora University, Aurora, IL Bard College - Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Barry University - Miami Shores, FL Benedictine University - Lisle, IL Bradley University - Peoria, IL Bryant College - Smithfield, RI Butler University - Indianapolis, IN Carthage College - Kenosha, WI Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI Clark University - Worcester, MA Coe College - Cedar Rapids, IA College of DuPage Columbia College - Chicago, IL Concordia University - River Forest, IL Creighton University, NE De Paul University - Chicago, IL DePauw University - Greencastle, IN Dominican University Drake University Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL New York University - New York, NY North Central College - Naperville, IL North Park University - Chicago, IL Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY Purdue University Quincy University - Quincy, IL Rhode Island School of Design Robert Morris College School of the Art Institute of Chicago St. Ambrose University St. Edward's University - Austin, TX St. Francis College - Brooklyn Heights, NY St. John's University - Queens, NY St. John's University - Staten Island, NY St. Lawrence University - Canton, NY St. Mary's College - Notre Dame, IN St. Mary's University of Minnesota - Winona, MN St. Norbert College - DePere, WI There is a perfect college waiting for you!

12 List, Compare, and Visit Colleges Prepare a college comparison checklist Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission Schedule appointments for your campus visits

13 Checklist for a Campus Visit Meet with an admission counselor to discuss your chances for: Admittance to the College Admittance to the program you want Graduating in 4 years Job placement after graduation Admission to graduate school Verify admission requirements

14 Checklist for a Campus Visit Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty

15 Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines Narrow your choices Review college admission test requirements Know application fees and deadlines

16 Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines Submit application materials (paper/electronic) Application for admission High school transcript Recommendations Admission test results Know scholarship requirements* *Some Colleges require you to apply for scholarships before you are admitted!

17 Keep Accurate Records! Watch Your Deadlines!

18 College Success Factors ACT Test Scores High School Grades Study habits Motivation Course selection Placement Interests Commitment t

19 Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education Determine total college costs Investigate ALL possible resources Parents Savings Summer earnings Financial i aid: scholarships, hi grants, loans and work study Other sources Secure necessary forms and note deadlines Apply for financial aid as early as possible

20 Internet Resources

21 Sources of Financial Aid File as early as January 1st It s free!

22 FINANCES 101 MANY PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES CAN OFFER: * LARGER AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE * LOOK AT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL PACKAGE

23 QUESTIONS?????