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Senior Planning
Meeting
September 13, 2011
Welcome
Class of 2012
English
4 credits
Math
3 credits
Social Studies
World History: Socrates to Napoleon Period (1/2)
World History: Napoleon to the World Wars Period (1/2)
Advanced Placement European History (1)
1 credit
World Geography (1/2)
Regional Geography (1/2)
Modern History I (1/2)
American History or Advanced Placement in American History
1 credit
American Government
½ credit
Science
2 credits
Consumer Economics
½ credit
(This requirement can be met by completing Consumer Economics or Principles of Economics.)
Music, Art, Foreign Language or Vocational/Technical Education
2 credits
Physical Education
4 credits
Health
½ credit
Driver Education
0 credit
Speech
½ credit
Computer Literacy and Keyboarding/ Introduction to Computer Concepts
Electives
Total Credits Required*
½ credit
8 credits
27 ½ credits
 Work
 Military
 Trades
 Apprentice
programs
 Proprietary schools
 College
English
Mathematics (Algebra I and above)
Social Studies
Science
Foreign Language (same language)
4 Years
3 Years
3 Years
3 Years
2 Years
Colleges may also require additional courses in:
Mathematics
Fine and Performing Arts
Science
Computer Science
Fitting The Pieces Together
 Person….
Where do I fit?
 Program…. What will I study?
 People…. Who will I meet?
 Place…. Where am I going?
 Price…. How much will it cost?
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Analyze Your Results
Fit…
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I clearly meet admission criteria
• Offers selected major of study
• Affordable
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Fit If…
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Questionable criteria for admission
• Offers selected major of study
• Financial need package is important
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Want To Give A Try…
Admission criteria clearly questionable or very
competitive
• Financial aid is a must
The Application Process
 Online
applications are typically
preferred and can be found under “
Future Students” on the college
website.
 A very limited number of paper
applications are in the Guidance
Office.
 Application fee waivers are available.
See your guidance counselor if you
need a fee waiver.
The Common Application
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are now 465 Common Application
members in 47 states and the District of
Columbia.
 They represent an enormously diverse
variety of institutions: small and large,
public and private, coed and single-sex,
highly selective and relatively open
enrollment. However, they all share a
commitment to the mission of promoting
access through “holistic” admission.
When Do I Apply For College?
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time to complete and submit
applications is now.
 Typically, students apply to the
top 3-5 choices.
 Many schools have priority filing
deadlines.
Application Deadlines Vary
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University of Illinois
@Chicago - No Priority Deadline - January 15 – Application Period
Deadline
@Springfield – No Priority Deadline - Applications will be considered
as space permits
@Urbana/Champaign - September 1 - Nov.1 - Priority Filing Period
(postmark deadline) January 2 – Application Period Deadline
Illinois State University
September 1 - November 15 - Priority Filing Deadline
March 1 – Application Period Deadline
Western Illinois University - No application deadline but in order to
guarantee consideration apply by May 15
Monmouth College – Encourage students to apply by the end of
first semester of senior year.
Admission Terminology
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Open admissions — A policy of admission that does not subject
applicants to a review of their academic qualifications. Many public
junior/community colleges admit students under this guideline, that
is, any student with a high school diploma or its equivalent is
admitted.
Rolling admissions — There is no deadline for filing a college
application. This concept is used most often by state universities.
Responses are received within three to four weeks. If admitted, a
student is not required to confirm, in most cases, until May 1. Out-ofstate residents applying to state universities should apply as early as
possible.
Early Decision — Sometimes confused with Early Action, the Early
Decision plan allows students to apply to an institution early in the
senior year, also between October 30 and January 15, and request
an early notification of admission. The student’s sign a contract with
the school at the time of application that indicates that if accepted,
the student is obligated to attend that institution.
Admissions Decisions
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Admit — You’re in! You are being offered admissions to
the college to which you applied.
Deny — You are not in. The decision is made by the
college or university admissions committee and is
forwarded to you and often times your high school.
Wait list — You are not in yet but have been placed on
a waiting list in case and opening becomes available.
Schools rank their wait list in order of priority, and
unfortunately, the more competitive schools have years
when they never draw from their wait lists. After a certain
time, a rejection notice is sent.
What is a Transcript?
A
complete record of your grades,
rank in class and credits. (through the
6th semester)
 Your highest ACT composite score
will be included on the transcript.
 Students must sign a transcript
request form in the Guidance Office.
Your transcript will be emailed or
mailed to the institution.
The Personal Resume
 Your
list of academic,
athletic, and community
activities.
 Study examples
 Make several copies
 Begin immediately
The Personal Statement
 Offers
information not found
on the application.
 Explain what you can offer
the school.
 Write it yourself.
 Have it proofread.
The Teacher Recommendation
 Best
to write out a request.
 Share where you are going.
 Include addressed envelope and stamp.
 Share what you want in the
recommendation.
 Share with the author the common link
between the school and yourself.
 Give the teacher a deadline.
Potential I.V.C.C. Students
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www.ivcc.edu for more information.
 Complete the admission application in the
fall.
 IVCC Tuition Guarantee Notice of Intent
Form - Check your eligibility
An Overview of Financial Aid
 File
the FAFSA as soon as possible after
January 1, 2011 at www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete
the filing process.
 PHS Financial Aid Night is Monday,
December 2, 2011 – 6:30 - Auditorium
What are the costs?
Tuition & Fees
Room & Board
Transportation
Books & Supplies
+
Miscellaneous Living Expenses
Cost of Attendance (COA)
2011-2012 Cost of Attendance
Illinois State University
 Tuition/Fees
- $12,230
 Books/Supplies - $1,074
 Housing
- $9,090
 Transportation
- $ 730
 Personal/Misc. - $2,090
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Total
$25,214
Illinois Valley Community
College
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Tuition and Fees - $2,515
 Books/Supplies - $1,400
 Housing
- $2,700
 Transportation
- $2,640
 Personal
- $1,350
 Loan Fee
- $ 60
 Total
$10,665
2011-2012 Cost of Attendance
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Monmouth College
Tuition/Fees
- $28,650
Books/Supplies - $1,000
Housing
- $7,440
Transportation - $ 640
Personal/Misc. - $1,150
University of Illinois at U-C
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Tuition/Fees
- $13,658
Books/Supplies - $1,200
Housing
- $9,714
Personal/Misc. - $2,500
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Total
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Total
$38,880
$27,082
Scholarships
 Register
at www.fastweb.com.
 Visit www.collegeillinois.org or
www.finaid.org for financial aid information
 You won’t be eligible unless you apply.
 There will mostly like be an essay to write.
 Allow plenty of time for recommendations
to be written.
 Don ‘t miss scholarship deadlines.
 Many scholarships are one-time awards.
Local Scholarships
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Check the Scholarship Link on the PHS website for a
listing of local scholarships.
This list is updated weekly. Check the website often!
Examples of local scholarships for PHS seniors:
Princeton Memorial Scholarship, Charles Phelps Family
Scholarship, Velma and Hugh Morrison Scholarship,
Teddy and Barbara Reed All-Academic Athletic
Scholarship, Nelson Family Trust Scholarship, Fletcher
Engineering Scholarship, Fletcher Education
Scholarship, Lee Wahlgren Environmental Science
Scholarship, Princeton Lions Club Scholarship, and the
Princeton Rotary Club Scholarship.
Should I Retake The ACT?
 Next
test: Oct. 22 and Dec. 10
 PHS School Code: 143-560
 PHS Test Center Code: 163030
 ACT No Writing - $34 (2011-2012)
 ACT
Plus Writing - $49.50 (2011-2012)
 Register
at www.actstudent.org
What’s Next?
 Complete
of college applications ASAP.
 Take college visits ASAP.
 Attend Financial Aid Night!
 Submit the IVCC Notice of Intent Form
ASAP.
 Complete FAFSA after January 1, 2012
 Begin the scholarship search now!
 Be organized and meet all deadlines!
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