ABCs of College Planning

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ABCs of College Planning

• SOPHOMORE PLANNING
• Brophy College Preparatory
• Brophy Counseling Department
• September 19, 2005
• brophyprep.org

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PREPARATION
  What to do to prepare for College in 9th 10th
grade   When a student becomes a freshman or
sophomore, everything starts to count. Grades
are used in determining GPA and activities,
honors, and awards can be listed on college and
scholarship applications. Student courses,
grades, and credits all become part of the
students transcript.   ACADEMICS ?       Make
sure you are doing you personal best and passing
all classes. ?       Get help from tutoring if
necessary (STEP PROGRAM). STEP is after/before
school program offered at Brophy. ?        Try to
keep at least a 3.0 (B) average. Aim for a
minimum3.5 GPA if possible. ?       BE
RESPONSIBLE!! Do not assume that someone will
contact you if there is a problem. Take control
of monitoring your own grades. (Progress reports,
e-mail) ?       Make an appointment with your
counselor to obtain extra help or monitoringor
just to check progress. ?       READ
EXTENSIVELY.  
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PREPARATION CONT

• EXTRACURRICULAR
• Get involved in a wide variety of activities
  (e.g.) sports, scouting, Church community, music,
  clubs.
• ? Become a leader. Develop leadership skills
  by becoming an officer, captain, squad leader.
  Depth of involvement in any activity (e.g., four
  years in band, soccer, etc) is also important
  because it shows focus and commitment.
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• SUMMER
• ?    Plan meaningful activities for summer
  vacation. Some activities that might be
  considered are employment, volunteer work,
  community activities. Many excellent programs
  are available on college campuses. Check out the
  programs in your area and be sure to register on
  time.

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TIMELINE

• SOPHOMORE YEAR
• Fall Check your schedule for correct
  academic courses
• Take the PSAT
• Get involved or stay involved in
  extracurricular activities
• Winter/Early Spring
• Discuss results of the PSAT with your
  counselor
• Meet with counselor for next years
  schedule
• Continue to monitor your grades
• Start a folder for colleges that interest
  you
• Stay involved and out of trouble
• Late Spring
• Register for June SAT II Subject Tests
• Register for Advanced Placement exams
• Finish strong

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Application Process

• In State
• Out of State
• Important Considerations
• Recognize your values
• Consider all colleges of interest, regardless of
  cost!
• Programs Offered
• Location, Size and Climate
• Cost and Financial Aid

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Military Academies
Make an appointment with Mr. Antonioli (602)
264-5291 ext.6274 fantonioli_at_brophyprep.org
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Admissions Process

• WHAT ARE THE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?
• www.collegeboard.com SAT Question of the day
• Research www.princetonreview.com

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Testing

• PSAT
• SATS I II
• ACT

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Financial Aid Plan

• Calculate Institutional Costs
• Investigate All Possible Resources
• Savings
• Summer Earnings
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Loans
• Work Study
• Other sources
• Secure Necessary Forms Note Deadlines
  www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Apply for Financial Aid As EARLY As Possible
• Dont Eliminate Any College Because of Costs!
• Attend Financial Aid workshop Wednesday, January
  4 2006 _at_ 7 PM in Brophy Black Box Theater

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Scholarships

• Merit Based
• Need Based

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Advanced Placement Classes

• www.collegeboard.com
• College Credit
• CLEP Testing

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Questions and Answers!!!