Kick-Off to College Applications�Class of 2023

Meet Student Services

Nikki Plafcan - A-Br

Erica Landers - Cae-En

Susan Phetamone - Eo-Hok

Dylan Hackbarth - Hol-Laq

Lisa Burnham - Lar-Mor

Sandy Schmidt - Mos-Rol

Julie Block - Rom-Swa

Brad Reichmuth - Swb-Z

Important Phone Numbers �and Email Address

Ms. Nicole Plafcan, A – Cad 848-3184

Nicole.plafcan@edinaschools.org

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Ms. Erica Landers- Cae-En 848-3189

erica.landers@edinaschools.org

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Ms. Susan Phetasome, Eo-Hok 848-3142

Susan.phetasome@edinaschools.org

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Mr. Dylan Hackbarth, Hol-Laq 848-3125

Dylan.hackbarth@edinaschools.org

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Ms. Lisa Burnham, Lao-Mor 848-3126

Lisa.burnham@edinaschoolorg

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Ms. Sandy Schmidt, Mos-Rol 848-3128

Sandra.schmidt@edinaschools.org

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Ms. Julie Block, Rom-Swa 848-3188

Julie.block@edinaschools.org

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Mr. Brad Reichmuth, Swb-Z 848-3189

Bradley.reichmuth@edinaschools.org

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Student Outcomes

Post-Secondary Plans Class of 2022

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Four-year college/university 85.7%

• 58% public, 42% private
• 33% Minnesota, 67% out of state
• 42 states represented

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Community Colleges 7.7%

Technical Colleges/School 1.1%

Gap Year 1.6%

Other 3.9%

• Graduates will attend 176 different Colleges and Universities

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Student Responsibilities

• Deciding on final list of colleges
• Setting up online accounts for applications
• Completing applications

Counselors Assist with:

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• Recommending schools
• Helping to finalize list
• Understanding applications

requirements/deadlines

• Processing the School Report
• Submitting transcript
• Submitting recommendation (if required)

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SMART List of

Post-Secondary Options

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Final List should include a combination of:

• “dream/reach” schools
• “target/match” schools
• “highly likely” schools
• “financial & proximity” school(s)

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All of which would be great options

Admissions Options

• Early Action - apply early and receive decision well in advance of regular decision (non-binding)
• Early Decision - apply with a commitment to school, if admitted, must attend. (binding)
• Restrictive Early Action - apply to school of preference and receive a decision early. Not allowed to apply ED, Restrictive EA or EA to other institutions. Have until May 1 to confirm (non-binding)

Admissions Options

• Regular Decision – Apply by a specific date and receive decision in spring (non-binding)
• Rolling Admissions - Review applications when submitted and receive a decision in usually 2-8 weeks (non-binding)
• Open Admissions- Schools where all students with a HS diploma/GED are accepted.

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Ways to Apply

• Institutional Online Application
• Common Application
• Coalition Application
• Most colleges offer numerous platforms
• Choose which is best for you!

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Requesting Transcripts at EHS

• Students should complete this form - either in-person on paper (in Student Services) or virtually: https://bit.ly/ehs_transcript_request_22_23
• If you would like to fill out the form virtually, you can download to get a fillable PDF

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• Email your transcript request to SeniorTranscriptRequest@edinaschools.org

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• Video Tutorial: https://bit.ly/get_it_done_transcripts

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Sent materials include: transcript, counselor recommendation, school report and EHS profile

EDINA HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST DEADLINE DATES

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Complete Application

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• Official Test Score Report (requested by student from testing company if needed)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (when required)
• Secondary School Report (when needed)

Counselor Recommendation

• Questionnaire for School/Counselor Recommendation - required if a letter is needed

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• Optional Parent Questionnaire - extremely helpful (available in your folder/online at EHS Counseling website)

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• Outside recommendations (non-EHS) sent directly

by recommender (addressed/stamped envelopes or requested directly through Common App)

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• Video Tutorial: https://bit.ly/get_it_done_counselor

Teacher Recommendations

How many? Who?

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• Teacher(s) who know the student best

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• Core courses

(English/Math/Science/Social Studies/

World Language)

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• Visual and Performing Arts -

supplemental recommendations

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• Video Tutorial: https://bit.ly/get_it_done_recommendation

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ESSAYS

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• Not all colleges require an essay
• Common application essays are up and online
• Don’t forget about supplemental essays!
• Utilize the Writing Center to get started or have your essay reviewed by someone - peer tutors, teachers, and counselors.
• Connect with volunteers in the College and Career Center

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Test Scores

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• Many schools are still test optional (1800+). Visit here https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional to verify.
• Students are responsible for sending scores from ACT/College Board directly to schools.
• Students should send scores sooner than later, as it takes ACT/College Board 2-3 weeks to process.
• Self-Report!

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Application Fee Waivers

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• Students on free and reduced lunch program are eligible for fee waivers

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• Families for whom the application fees are a hardship may also be eligible for fee waivers

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• See counselor for more information

College Rep Visits/Career Center

• Dates and times of college visits are listed in Naviance

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• Students must clear class absences with teacher prior to visit – exercise good judgment when missing class.

Senioritis

• All offers of admissions are conditional upon successful completion of coursework
• Students MUST notify colleges of changes to their senior year courses
• Offers of admissions can and have been revoked for a decline in performance

Resources

Resources

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• College and Career Center - Staff, Volunteers and college rep visits!
• Counselor Website - Class of 2023
• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @EdinaCounselors
• YouTube ‘How to Get it Done” Video Tutorials
• Counselor Curated Post-Secondary Resource Folder

Student Outcomes

Top 10 Applied to Top 10 Attended

1. U of M (355) 1. U of M (88)
2. University of Wisconsin (129) 2. Normandale CC (51)

3. University of St. Thomas (128) 3. University of St. Thomas (34)

4. Iowa State (88) 4. University of Wisconsin (28)

5. UMD (73) 5. Iowa State University (27)

6. St. Olaf (67) 6. St. Olaf (12)

7. Normandale CC (63) 7. University of Kansas (9)

8. University of Michigan (56) 7. St. Johns (9)

9. Minnesota State Mankato(44) 7. UW-Eau Claire (9)

10. Northwestern University (39) 7.Creighton University (9)

Timeline

Fall 2022 (September through December)

• Continue to visit schools
• Finalize college list
• FAFSA availability October 1 (CSS Profile for some colleges)
• Study/stay on top of school work
• Complete applications
• Continue ongoing communication with counselor

Timeline

Winter 2022-2023(December through February)

• Act on Early Decision
• Submit FAFSA

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Spring 2023 (February through May)

• Wait for admission decisions
• Keep options open
• Make final decision (May 1)
• Request Final Transcript

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