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Senior Information
 Introduction Congratulations! You are ready to embark on an exciting journey to the next phase of your educational life- college. In order to help you with this journey the Guidance Office of YHS has compiled this college page with links and important information. Where do I begin? Guidance Office- Beginning in the summer before your senior year your guidance counselor will begin setting up senior interviews with both student and parent. This is a great opportunity to discuss with your counselor your interests and goals for the future. What do colleges look for?
Public colleges: Four-year colleges are less expensive than four-year private colleges. Since public colleges are larger, they tend to offer a wider variety of majors, courses, and opportunities for campus life. Private colleges: Private colleges are more expensive and smaller than public colleges; therefore, they are able to offer students more individual attention, smaller class sizes, and greater opportunities to participate in athletics and campus activities. Community colleges: Community colleges are two-year colleges, which are supported by taxes and designated to meet the needs of the local community. Their focus is on offering career-oriented programs that prepare students for employment in a specific field (in two years or less). Many community colleges are also now offering "switcher programs" which allow students to transfer credits earned to local public four-year colleges. Career and Technical schools: Theses schools offer short-term training in a variety of career fields. They are usually privately owned and in business to make a profit. It is crucial for parents to carefully research any career or technical school their child may be considering. The cost varies as does the type and length of programs being offered. Ask about financial aid- it may or may not be available. Early Action vs. Early
Decision? These two admission options allow a student to apply in early November and to find out if they have been accepted to the college by December. Early decision is a binding agreement stating that you will attend the college that accepts you and you must withdraw any other applications. Early
action allows you to apply in the fall and receive
notice by mid December. However, you are given the opportunity to
compare information from all the colleges to which you apply without
making a commitment to one. These
two admissions options are most effective if you are able to
demonstrate a very strong interest in
schools that will allow you to compete with other applicants. Remember,
college policies vary from school
to school- READ THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY!!
Scholarships...A
Scam vs. the Real Deal? Scams
The Real Deal
Grants: This is money given to a student, usually due to financial need. Scholarship: This is money that is awarded because of exceptional academic achievement, talent or skill (and/or financial need). Work Study: This is money a student earns by working at a college job, typically 10 -15 hours a week (need-based aid). Loan: This is money that is borrowed and must be paid back (need-based aid). Need-Based Financial Aid vs. Merit-Based Financial Aid Need-based Financial Aid: Aid is given to students whose families cannot afford to pay for college. When determining aid to be given, the financial status of the family is all that is considered. Merit-based Financial Aid: Aid is given to students based solely on merit; the financial situation of the family is not an issue. |
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