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How to Get Accepted
College is Expensive
 The average public university costs:
$14,640 per year
 The average private university
costs:
$34,295 per year
 The average elite private university
costs:
$55,000+ per year
So, let’s do our homework!
Local College Costs
UCLA $34,976
CSUF $24,732
UC Irvine $33,718
USC $61,598
Pepperdine $55,540
Biola University $47,533
Loyola Marymount $58,559
Stanford $61,988
University of Redlands $54,568
Chapman $56,403
39% of all college students graduate in 4 years.
1: Newsweek, How to get into College, 2004
 Is the new SAT format significant?
 What about the ACT?
 How should I prepare?
Standardized Tests-the
ACT and SAT
Why does testing matter?
Standardized
Testing
Extracurricular
Transcript
Big output
Transcript
= 8,000 hrs.
Extracurricular
= 1,000 hrs.
Standardized
Testing = 10 hrs.
OK, what’s next?
 I’ve studied, taken a test and
got a score….
 You need to look at the
universities themselves, and
choose them wisely.
Selecting the Right University
 Academic Programs- Will the course of study provide the required
academic experience? Capstone, learning communities, study abroad,
service learning, research/creative projects, internships?
 Major – Does it college offer my major and or minor?
 Location – is the location of this college satisfactory to your student’s
needs?
 Size - is the size of this college satisfactory? Do I prefer a small, medium
or large campus?
Selecting the Right University
 Special Programs – does this college have special programs or facilities that
the student needs or must have (learning disabilities, special medical
facilities, etc.)?
 Co-op Programs – does this college have an academic co-op (study/work)
program in the student’s major that can reduce your college costs and help the
student achieve employment after graduation?
 Job Placement – does this college have a Placement Office that places a high
number of students in jobs prior to graduation?
Selecting the Right University
 Attrition – does this college have a high number of freshmen that graduate
within five years?
 Student/Faculty Ratio – does this college have a low student to faculty ratio
to guarantee a more interactive classroom participation and personal faculty
attention for the student?
 Tutoring – does the college have a system to help a struggling students?
 Campus Setting – is this college located in a desirable area or neighborhood?
Selecting the Right University
 Alcohol/Drug Policy – what is the policy and or the consequences if violated?
 Student Body Reputation – does this college’s student body reputation fit the
student’s personality?
 Diversity – does the student mix at this college fit the student’s personality, or
desire for cultural growth?
 Greek System – does the role that fraternities and sororities play at this
college fit the student’s needs?
 Housing – is this college’s housing (and housing policy) satisfactory? Is internet
and other connectivity readily available?
Selecting the Right University
 Weather – is this college located in a climate that is satisfactory to your
needs?
 Cost —What is the cost of attendance?
 Financial Aid – awards, need and merit moneys, etc.
 Prestige - will the university fit the student’s or parent’s expectations?
 Accreditation – Does the university or college have the proper certification?
Can I transfer community college credits to this university, if needed?
Selecting the Right University
 Athletic Program – does this college have a sports program that meets the
student’s needs (as an athlete or a spectator)?
 Talent Program – does this college have a talent program that meets the
student’s needs (theater, newspaper, debate team)?
 Religion – does this college have a religious program that fits your needs?
 Safety – does this college’s campus have adequate security and a good safety
reputation?
Selecting the Right University
 Retention and Persistence –Do students “vote with their feet”
after freshman year? How quickly is the education finished?
 Food – is the on-campus food at this college satisfactory to
your needs?
 Campus Personality – liberal or conservative does it match
student’s personality?
 Pre-requisites for freshman enrollment – Will my student
need to have additional academic preparation prior to
enrollment?
How Students and
Parents Pick Colleges:
 Boyfriend /Girlfriend
 All of my friends
 Location, Location,
Location
 It’s a party school, but
don’t tell my dad
 Good sports teams
 Many other reasons
 Money
 Money
 Quality of education
 I went there
 Any school within 2
hours drive of home
 Prestige
Students: Parents:
What the Universities Want:
 High school grades and GPA
 Class rank
 SAT/ACT Scores
 Extra-Curricular Activities
 Ethnicity
 Demonstrated Interest
 Special skills and abilities
 Athletic
 Talent
 Essays
 Letters of Recommendation
5 Important questions to ask your
prospective universities:
 What are the most important admissions
criteria?
 How are these ranked?
 How many of your students graduate “on
time”?
 How many come back after freshman year?
 What is your enrollment yield?
General Guidelines
 Be an educated consumer
 Top Down Approach
 Goal: Apply to 6-10 colleges
Safety
Target
Reach
 Ensure that the college will “want” your
student
Questions???
College Planning Professionals
Call 909 210 7049 or
Email: info@stephanieharkey.com
Thank you for watching!

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How to Get Get Accepted

  • 1. How to Get Accepted
  • 2. College is Expensive  The average public university costs: $14,640 per year  The average private university costs: $34,295 per year  The average elite private university costs: $55,000+ per year So, let’s do our homework!
  • 3. Local College Costs UCLA $34,976 CSUF $24,732 UC Irvine $33,718 USC $61,598 Pepperdine $55,540 Biola University $47,533 Loyola Marymount $58,559 Stanford $61,988 University of Redlands $54,568 Chapman $56,403 39% of all college students graduate in 4 years. 1: Newsweek, How to get into College, 2004
  • 4.  Is the new SAT format significant?  What about the ACT?  How should I prepare? Standardized Tests-the ACT and SAT
  • 5. Why does testing matter? Standardized Testing Extracurricular Transcript Big output Transcript = 8,000 hrs. Extracurricular = 1,000 hrs. Standardized Testing = 10 hrs.
  • 6. OK, what’s next?  I’ve studied, taken a test and got a score….  You need to look at the universities themselves, and choose them wisely.
  • 7. Selecting the Right University  Academic Programs- Will the course of study provide the required academic experience? Capstone, learning communities, study abroad, service learning, research/creative projects, internships?  Major – Does it college offer my major and or minor?  Location – is the location of this college satisfactory to your student’s needs?  Size - is the size of this college satisfactory? Do I prefer a small, medium or large campus?
  • 8. Selecting the Right University  Special Programs – does this college have special programs or facilities that the student needs or must have (learning disabilities, special medical facilities, etc.)?  Co-op Programs – does this college have an academic co-op (study/work) program in the student’s major that can reduce your college costs and help the student achieve employment after graduation?  Job Placement – does this college have a Placement Office that places a high number of students in jobs prior to graduation?
  • 9. Selecting the Right University  Attrition – does this college have a high number of freshmen that graduate within five years?  Student/Faculty Ratio – does this college have a low student to faculty ratio to guarantee a more interactive classroom participation and personal faculty attention for the student?  Tutoring – does the college have a system to help a struggling students?  Campus Setting – is this college located in a desirable area or neighborhood?
  • 10. Selecting the Right University  Alcohol/Drug Policy – what is the policy and or the consequences if violated?  Student Body Reputation – does this college’s student body reputation fit the student’s personality?  Diversity – does the student mix at this college fit the student’s personality, or desire for cultural growth?  Greek System – does the role that fraternities and sororities play at this college fit the student’s needs?  Housing – is this college’s housing (and housing policy) satisfactory? Is internet and other connectivity readily available?
  • 11. Selecting the Right University  Weather – is this college located in a climate that is satisfactory to your needs?  Cost —What is the cost of attendance?  Financial Aid – awards, need and merit moneys, etc.  Prestige - will the university fit the student’s or parent’s expectations?  Accreditation – Does the university or college have the proper certification? Can I transfer community college credits to this university, if needed?
  • 12. Selecting the Right University  Athletic Program – does this college have a sports program that meets the student’s needs (as an athlete or a spectator)?  Talent Program – does this college have a talent program that meets the student’s needs (theater, newspaper, debate team)?  Religion – does this college have a religious program that fits your needs?  Safety – does this college’s campus have adequate security and a good safety reputation?
  • 13. Selecting the Right University  Retention and Persistence –Do students “vote with their feet” after freshman year? How quickly is the education finished?  Food – is the on-campus food at this college satisfactory to your needs?  Campus Personality – liberal or conservative does it match student’s personality?  Pre-requisites for freshman enrollment – Will my student need to have additional academic preparation prior to enrollment?
  • 14. How Students and Parents Pick Colleges:  Boyfriend /Girlfriend  All of my friends  Location, Location, Location  It’s a party school, but don’t tell my dad  Good sports teams  Many other reasons  Money  Money  Quality of education  I went there  Any school within 2 hours drive of home  Prestige Students: Parents:
  • 15. What the Universities Want:  High school grades and GPA  Class rank  SAT/ACT Scores  Extra-Curricular Activities  Ethnicity  Demonstrated Interest  Special skills and abilities  Athletic  Talent  Essays  Letters of Recommendation
  • 16. 5 Important questions to ask your prospective universities:  What are the most important admissions criteria?  How are these ranked?  How many of your students graduate “on time”?  How many come back after freshman year?  What is your enrollment yield?
  • 17. General Guidelines  Be an educated consumer  Top Down Approach  Goal: Apply to 6-10 colleges Safety Target Reach  Ensure that the college will “want” your student
  • 18. Questions??? College Planning Professionals Call 909 210 7049 or Email: info@stephanieharkey.com Thank you for watching!