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Northwest Rankin High School College Admissions

Northwest Rankin High School College Admissions. Counselors DR. jill Canoy A-d Beverly G. Mcclure E-k Linda scafidel l-r Jessica smith s-z Stefanie rogers-records Secretary Katie watts - transcripts. College Admissions.

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Northwest Rankin High School College Admissions

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  1. Northwest Rankin High School College Admissions Counselors DR. jillCanoy A-d Beverly G. Mcclure E-k Linda scafidel l-r Jessica smith s-z Stefanie rogers-records Secretary Katie watts - transcripts

  2. College Admissions • Meet with the counselor assigned to your student at Northwest Rankin to review their choices and accomplishments • Request information on all schools that your student is interested in attending • Visit the colleges and universities • Meet with admission representatives that visit our campus • Attend college fairs

  3. College Visits • Make an appointment with the admissions office • Make an appointment with the financial aid office • Make an appointment to visit the department of your student’s interest • Visit a dorm

  4. Questions for College Visit or College Fair • What are the admissions requirements for this college or university? • What grades, class rank and test scores are needed for admission? • When are the admissions deadlines? • What is the average class size? • What majors are offered? Request specific information on your area of interest. • Do graduate students teach the undergraduate classes? • What special programs are offered? Example: Honors, Internships, Study Abroad

  5. Questions Continued • What computer facilities are available to students? • What is the cost of tuition, room and board? • What types of financial aid would be available to me? Am I eligible for any scholarships? • How do I apply for financial aid? What are the deadlines? • Are freshman required to live on campus? May I have a car on campus? • What extra-curricular activities are available? • What Community activities are available? • Use handout to compare colleges and universities

  6. Application Process • The application process will differ from school to school • Make a List of Deadlines • College Application Deadlines • Registration Deadlines • Financial Aid Deadlines • Complete Application • Complete Essay if Required • Request Transcripts to be Mailed • Secure Recommendations

  7. Admissions Definitions • Regular Admission-This is the most common option. A deadline is set when all applications must be received, and all notifications are sent out at the same time. • Early Admission-A student of superior ability is admitted into college courses and programs before completing high school • Early Decision-A student declares a first choice college, requests that the college decide on acceptance early and agrees to enroll if accepted. Students with a strong high school record who are sure they want to attend a certain school

  8. Early Action-Similar to early decision, but if a student is accepted, he/she has until regular deadline to decide to attend • Early Evaluation-A student can apply under early evaluation for find out if the chance of acceptance is good, fair or poor • National Decision Date-Students have until May 1 to notify the school of their decision

  9. Applications • Apply online • Keep a copy of your student’s application and make a folder for each school • Make sure your student signs the application if requested • Complete additional information or worksheets if requested by college or university • Type or print in black ink. Be neat • Submit test scores directly from the testing agencies • Make your student’s counselor aware of interests • Write thank you notes to the staff at universities for work on your student’s application or for campus tours • Help your student be prepared for interviews

  10. Transcripts • A transcript is a list of all grades and courses a student has taken in high school. We offer two ways of sending out transcripts. • 1) Sign up at Parchment Exchange for electronic transmittal of transcript: https://exchange.parchment.com/u/auth/login • Use this service to safely and securely view or send transcripts. You will use a debit or credit card and be charged a small fee for each transcript or view online free of charge. Your transcript will be sent out electronically and instantly and you will receive an email notice . Send transcripts from any computer, anytime and meet your deadlines. Buying a prepaid debit card for approximately $20.00 is recommended for most of your transcript needs. • 2) If ordering at the school a transcript request must be handled in writing. A 72-hour notice is requested. Each transcript is $2. • Most colleges and universities require an official transcript to be sent at the time of application, at the end of your first semester of the senior year ( a seven semester transcript), and a final transcript including all graduation information. • A transcript mailed directly from our school to your request is an official transcript and may take several days to arrive through US Mail and even longer depending on the receiving colleges process times.

  11. Recommendations • Recommendations are very important to the application process. • We strongly request that your student allow a minimum of two to four weeks notice to teachers and counselors for the recommendations. • Secure recommendations from faculty members that know your student best .

  12. Make sure you provide in writing the following information for the person writing your recommendation: The student’s full name and address A resume Instruction on how the recommendation is to be handled Correct names and addresses to send the recommendation Deadline for completion of the recommendation Thank you note to the person providing the recommendation if not your student’s counselor

  13. National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a voluntary organization through which the nation’s colleges and universities monitor their athletic programs. It comprises more than 1,250 institutions, conferences, organizations, and individuals committed to interests, education, and athletics participation of student-athletes. All high school athletes wishing to compete must register with the Initial-Eligibility Clearing House. • Apply online and pay the current fee @www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Request transcripts to be sent directly from the school to the NCAA Clearinghouse • Choose a PIN Number and place the number in a safe location. • Make sure you are cleared before you make an official campus visit

  14. Sources of Financial Aid • Local Sources of Aid The company where the student or parent works Civic organizations Clubs • Institutional Sources of Aid Request and review the school listings of institutional scholarships • Federal Sources of Aid Grants Work-Study Loans

  15. Mississippi Financial Aid Resources • Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid 601-4326997 • www.mississippi.edu • Check website for scholarships

  16. Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) • Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in college • Resident of Mississippi • Enrolls full-time • Attends an eligible Mississippi college or university • Has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a 15 ACT score or 720 SAT score • Receives less than the full Federal Pell Grant • Covers up to $500/year for freshman & sophomore • Covers up to $1000/year for juniors & seniors

  17. Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) • Resident of Mississippi • Enrolls full-time • Achieves a grade point average of 3.5 after a minimum of seven semesters in high school • Scores 29 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT or National Merit Achievement Scholar Semi-Finalist or Finalist • Enrolls at an eligible Mississippi College or University • Covers up to $2,500/year, but may not exceed tuition and required fees at attending institution

  18. Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP) • Freshman and/or sophomore who graduated from high school within the immediate past two years • Resident of Mississippi • Demonstrates need as determined by the result of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Enrolls full-time at a Mississippi college or University • Documents an average family adjusted gross income of $36,500 or less over the prior two years • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a 20 on ACT • Meets a specific High school core curriculum

  19. ACT and SAT • WWW.act.org • www.collegeboard.com

  20. Scholarships Information Students may learn of available scholarships in numerous ways at Northwest Rankin High School. • Scholarships will be posted on announcements • Scholarships will be posted on counselor’s web page • Students may visit with college recruiters • Students may attend the college fairs.

  21. Education Services Foundation • The College Planning Division of Education Services Foundation works with parents and student in their search of scholarships and financial aid. They are located at 2600 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson, Mississippi. You may access their website @www.esfweb.com This organization works well with parents and students.

  22. National College Funding • National college Funding works with parents and students in their search of scholarships and financial aid. They are located at 405 Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS. You may reach them at 601-957-0745.

  23. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • After January 1 of the senior year, the students and parents must complete federal tax returns for the previous year as soon as possible. Remember to make copies of your tax returns. These documents will be needed to complete your financial aid applications. • Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid *FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov The online application contains built-in edits to help prevent costly mistakes. Make sure you meet the school’s financial aid priority deadlines. Most schools have an early February deadline. government

  24. College Fairs and Searches • The Rankin County School District College Fair will be September 13, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00. It will be held at Brandon High School. All students and parents should attend • Northwest Rankin will conduct a college information day with Hinds Community College • Each student was given information by the counselors in an information session.

  25. Sources • ACT-www.act.org • Mississippi Student Financial Aid-www.mississippi.edu • Peterson’s Get a Jump-www.petersons.com • The College Board-www.collegeboard.com • The Student Guide Financial Aid From the US Department of Education-www.studentaid.ed.gov

  26. Thank you Thank you for attending. If you have any questions please contact your student’s counselor. We will be glad to work with you.

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