Senior Parents' Information Night Class of 2014

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Senior Parents’ Information Night Class of 2014

Welcome and Prayer Dr. Jim Sefrit, Head of Upper School

Faith in Action Mrs. Susie Brown, Student Services Coordinator

Career Direct Mrs. Kathy Karigan, Director of Counseling

Graduation Details Mrs. Karen Aaberg, Guidance and Special Services Admin Assistant

Senior Class Parent Leadership Mrs. Kristi Lindgren and Mrs. Heidi Ottsen

College Selection and Application Process Mrs. Kate Kindbom, College and Career Counselor

Faith In Action

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25 scheduled service days (2 hours per day)

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4 Make-up service days

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3 timesheets and evaluations

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3 written assignments

What we expect from the student n n n n n n n

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Punctuality in arrival and departure Proper dress, according to site standards Cooperation, obedience, and respect Sensitivity to needs and situations Positive attitudes and pleasant spirits Advance notice of any absences Make-up of any time missed (excused or unexcused) Diligence and care in work habits Willingness to serve in any task assigned

What we expect from the site

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Basic information regarding the function of your agency and the jobs and responsibilities

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Meaningful, challenging, and necessary work

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Adequate training provided by a responsible employee

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Weekly overseeing by a responsible supervisor

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Honest and fair evaluation of work each quarter

How you can help Pray for the seniors on Thursday mornings Encourage your student to: n Be on time n

Contact the site AND Mrs. Brown if they must be absent

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Return to school in time for 4th hour

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Come to Mrs. Brown if there are problems.

AUGUST 27, 2013

what I want to do with my life } ….what kind of college I want to attend } ….what kind of college would be a good match for my personality and the skills/ gifts God has given me }

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4 AREAS ARE ASSESSED PERSONALITY GENERAL INTERESTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES VALUES

YOUR SENIOR TOOK THIS ASSESSMENT IN THE PLANNING YOUR COLLEGE ROAD MAP JUNIOR SEMINAR PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MRS. KINDBOM, MRS. KARIGAN OR MISS MEYER TO GO OVER THE ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Class of 2014

Welcome and Prayer Dr. Jim Sefrit, Head of Upper School

Faith in Action Mrs. Susie Brown, Student Services Coordinator

Career Direct Mrs. Kathy Karigan, Director of Counseling

Graduation Details Mrs. Karen Aaberg, Guidance and Special Services Admin Assistant

Senior Class Parent Leadership Mrs. Kristi Lindgren and Mrs. Heidi Ottsen

College Selection and Application Process Mrs. Kate Kindbom, College and Career Counselor

SENIOR PARENTS’ INFORMATION NIGHT

The College Selection & Application Process

The College Selection Continuum

I HAVE NO IDEA…

1. WHAT I WANT FROM COLLEGE 2. WHAT MY ACADEMIC INTERESTS ARE 3. WHAT TYPE OF COLLEGE I WANT TO ATTEND

I HAVE…

1. APPLIED TO COLLEGE, OR 2. BEEN ACCEPTED TO A COLLEGE I SELECTED

STEPS IN THE COLLEGE PROCESS 1. EXAMINE YOURSELF – TAKE OWNERSHIP

2. CHOOSE YOUR COLLEGE CHARACTERISTICS

3. ASSESS YOURSELF ACADEMICALLY

4. APPLY TO COLLEGE

EXAMINE YOURSELF – TAKE OWNERSHIP ASK YOURSELF SIX BIG Q’S… ü WHY DO I WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE IN THE FIRST PLACE?

ü WHAT ARE MY ACADEMIC ABILITIES AND NEEDS? ü WHAT ARE MY COLLEGE MAJOR AND CAREER INTERESTS? ü WHAT ARE MY EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS? ü HOW DO I DEFINE MY VALUES, WORLDVIEW AND LIFESTYLE? ü HOW DOES GOD KNOW ME?

WHY DO I WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE IN THE FIRST PLACE? To get a high-paying career?

To grow in spiritual maturity?

To grow intellectually; to learn more?

To fulfill personal goals?

Because it is time for independence?

Because everyone expects me to go to college?

WHAT ARE MY ACADEMIC ABILITIES AND NEEDS? How academically competitive am I? Do I thrive under pressure?

Am I self-motivated?

What do I consider the best measures of my potential for college work?

Test scores? Grade point average? Level of curriculum?

What courses in high school did I like best and why?

Would I like to continue coursework in one or more of these areas?

How have I learned best?

Large classes? Small seminars? Independent studies?

What do I choose to learn when I can learn on my own?

What has God called me to become?

WHAT ARE MY COLLEGE MAJOR AND CAREER INTERESTS? Do I know what I want to major in?

Do I have a strong calling in a particular area?

WHAT ARE MY EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS? What activities do I enjoy most outside of the daily routine of school, like clubs, sports, musical activities and publications?

Are there activities in which I would like to get involved, but have not had the opportunity?

How will I continue to participate in missions and community service opportunities?

HOW DO I DEFINE MY VALUES, MY WORLDVIEW AND MY LIFESTYLE? What values are truly important to me?

How will my college environment affect these values?

Am I more comfortable in a conservative or liberal atmosphere?

With a homogeneous or diverse student body?

Do I want to learn from Christian professors and continue to learn a Christian worldview?

What type of environment and teaching will help me in my faith?

What kind of people do I associate with and admire?

Will there be a solid core of Christian friends at my college?

Who has a stake in my college decision, and why?

HOW DOES GOD KNOW ME?

CHOOSING COLLEGE CHARACTERISTICS Proximity to Home Size of college – Large Research University Small Liberal Arts College Medium-Sized College or University Rural or Urban Setting Religious Affiliation Personality of the Student Body Majors and Accreditations Cost

ASSESS YOURSELF ACADEMICALLY Type of College Most Difficult (5%)

Very Difficult (10%)

Moderately Difficult (70%)

Minimally Difficult (10%) Non-­‐ Compe[[ve (5%)

GPA

4.0+

3.8+

3.2+

2.5+

HS Graduate

ACT or SAT

Curricular Units

31+ 1400+

4 English 3-­‐4 History 4 Math 3-­‐4 Science 3-­‐4 Language

29+ 1250+

4 English 3-­‐4 History 3-­‐4 Math 3 Science 3 Language

24+ 1150+

4 English 3 History 3 Math 2-­‐3 Science 2-­‐3 Language

19+ 950+

4 English 3 History 2-­‐3 Math 2 Science 2 Language

Placement

3 English 3 History 1-­‐2 Math 1-­‐2 Science

Acceptance Rate

Examples

<30%

Harvard Stanford Washington U Vanderbilt Yale

<60%

Boston U Davidson Pepperdine Wake Forest Wheaton

<85%

Auburn Baylor Missouri State Samford U of MO-­‐Columbia

95%

Lee Univ Liberty Univ Missouri Valley

100%

Community Colleges Harris-­‐Stowe Kansas State

GETTING MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR COLLEGE CHOICES PRINT RESOURCES

College Admissions Publications Reference Publications (College Guides)

NON-PRINT RESOURCES

CDs/DVDs College Internet and Search Websites Naviance

HUMAN RESOURCES

College Representatives at Fairs and School Visits Current Students and Recent Alumni Teachers, Pastors, Parents and Friends

The Campus Visit Purposes Obtain a deeper understanding of the possible field of study Obtain a deeper understanding of the academic experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hands-onâ&#x20AC;? learning

What to Investigate

The Admissions Office Talk to a counselor, and ask for a student-led campus tour Get campus map, catalog, student handbook

The Campus Student Union: Read bulletin boards, student newspapers Physical education and recreation areas Central classroom buildings Special areas of interest: Art studios, labs, recital halls Library (size, location, study rooms) Career Planning and Placement Office/Counseling Center Office of Student Life Residence Halls (especially freshman halls) Offices of Christian clubs/Director of Campus Ministries

STEPS IN THE !

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS GATHER APPLICATIONS

College Counseling Office, College Fairs, U. S. Mail or Online Common Application (www.commonapp.org) Create a file folder for each application for organization

KNOW ALL DEADLINES

Use one master calendar Record admission, scholarship and financial aid deadlines Work at least two weeks ahead of deadlines Understand Early Decision, Early Action and Rolling Admissions

APPLY FOR ADMISSION

Ask for recommendations ASAP Follow directions Make a photocopy if applying on paper

TIPS FOR CREATING A STELLAR APPLICATION APPLICATION

Be neat, complete and honest about yourself. Do not be modest!

Start early â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do not rush through applications.

Update your Activity Resume, and send it in with all applications (upload for online applications).

ESSAY

Use or revise the essay you wrote last year in Seminar if applicable.

Write about an experience that changed your life or changed the way you think about things, no matter how small the experience.

Do not use thesaurus words!

TRANSCRIPT

Take a challenging senior course load/maintain or improve your GPA. The most time in the admission review will be spent on your transcript.

No senioritis!

MORE APPLICATION TIPS ACT AND SAT SCORES

Test ASAP if you have not done so already.

Retest if you are close to your college scholarship requirements.

Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship – 31 ACT

COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION

Update your Activity Resume if necessary.

Have your parents turn in their Parents’ Brag Sheet.

Let Mrs. Kindbom know when you click “submit” on online applications.

Most recommendations will be done online through Naviance.

TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Ask teachers for recommendations as soon as possible!

Have your teacher email Mrs. Kindbom their recommendation.

Most recommendations will be sent online.

SPIN!

Senior Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Information Night Class of 2014

Welcome and Prayer Dr. Jim Sefrit, Head of Upper School

Faith in Action Mrs. Susie Brown, Student Services Coordinator

Career Direct Mrs. Kathy Karigan, Director of Counseling

Graduation Details Mrs. Karen Aaberg, Guidance and Special Services Admin Assistant

Senior Class Parent Leadership Mrs. Kristi Lindgren and Mrs. Heidi Ottsen

College Selection and Application Process Mrs. Kate Kindbom, College and Career Counselor