College Track Special, Sunday, 9/26/2004
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello, I'm Beth Carroll.
Welcome to this New Hampshire Public Television special presentation: The College Track. America's Sorting Machine.
In the next few hours you'll meet young people from around the country who have struggled with the question: Are you College Material?
Throughout this special presentation, counselors at the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation will take your calls and answer any questions you have about the college preparation process.
They are available toll-free at 800-525-2577 ext. 119.
And later, join me in-studio for a New Hampshire focused follow-up.
We'll see you then.
In the meantime, here is part one: The College Track: America's Sorting Machine.
Who's in. Who's Out.
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello, I'm Beth Carroll.
Welcome to this New Hampshire Public Television special presentation: The College Track. America's Sorting Machine.
In the next few hours you'll meet young people from around the country who have struggled with the question: Are you College Material?
Throughout this special presentation, counselors at the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation will take your calls and answer any questions you have about the college preparation process.
They are available toll-free at 800-525-2577 ext. 4119.
And later, join me in-studio for a New Hampshire focused follow-up.
We'll see you then.
In the meantime, here is part one: The College Track: America's Sorting Machine.
Who's in. Who's Out.
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello, I'm Beth Carroll.
You're watching a New Hampshire Public Television special presentation: The College Track.
Right now, counselors are standing by at the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation to take your calls and answer any questions you have about the college preparation process.
They are available toll-free at 800-525-2577 ext. 4119.
When is the best time to begin planning for College?
Elizabeth Korn is Director of Guidance for Nashua Schools.
We'll hear more from Elizabeth Korn a bit later. Join me in-studio for a New Hampshire focused follow-up.
We'll see you then.
In the meantime, here is part two: The College Track: America's Sorting Machine.
Expect the Best.
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello, I'm Beth Carroll.
You're watching a New Hampshire Public Television special presentation: The College Track. America's Sorting Machine.
Right now, counselors are standing by at the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation to take your calls.
You can call the NHHEAF Network at 800-525-2577 ext. 4119.
What's the number one question asked by parents and young people about college?
Tara Payne is the NHHEAF Network Director of Planning.
We'll be back with more information from Tara and others after part three: The College Track: America's Sorting Machine.
Get In, Stay In.
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this New Hampshire Public Television
special presentation: The College Track. America's Sorting Machine.
Planning for college begins early.
It's about expectations and being prepared, financially and academically.
In the next half hour, we'll explore some of the resources available to help you navigate the system.
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Return to index of stories... 		We begin with the importance of planning.
For many, the path to college begins with a conversation.
It's often with their guidance counselor.
Joining me now to talk about the role counselors play in the planning process is Elizabeth Korn. She's the Director of guidance for the Nashua Schools.
Q Is everyone college material? What does that mean?
Q Have you ever met a student who was told he or she wasn't college material only to see them succeed later in life?
Q When it comes to the college admissions process - students often DON'T know the rules.
Schools put out a lot of information --but, a lot of things they DON'T tell you.
Is it true that APPLYING EARLY dramatically improves an applicant's chances of admission?
Q Schools tend to factor an applicant's INTEREST into their admissions equation.
When 2 equal candidates apply -- the one who aggressively pursues the school will have better chance.
First choice.let it be known.
Q Getting into college has never been easier.
The average acceptance rate at colleges and universities nationwide is 70 percent. But, nearly 1 in 10 are now attending colleges that were their 3rd choice or lower. HOW do you BETTER those odds of getting into the COLLEGE of your CHOICE?
Q How can you best UTLIZE your high school guidance counselor -- to get the most
from their expertise? Biggest MISTAKE? Biggest Plus?
Q What's the number one question young people ask Counselors about college planning?
Q Are students being given realistic expectations of what it takes to get in, stay in and pay for college?
QHow involved are parents in the nuts and bolts of planning for college?
QWhen should parents and young people start talking about College?
Q What support is out there for first generation college students?
When it comes being on the the college track -- A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR CAN BE YOUR BEST FRIEND.USE THEM WISELY.
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Return to index of stories... 		One of the most daunting challenges in preparing for college is Financial Planning.
How do you afford it?
Tara Payne is the Director of the Network Center for College Planning at the
New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation or NHHEAF.
Tara, first, tell us what the foundation's "mission" is -- and how it can help?
Q You have said that every single person can afford college. How?
Q What is the biggest BARRIER to higher education in New Hampshire?
Q WHEN should parents and young people begin PLANNING for college?
Q Is there a COMMON MISCONCEPTION about preparing for college?
Q What are some of the QUESTIONS a young person SHOULD ANSWER before
thinking about college?
Q You hear a lot of stories about successful adults saying they were told they weren't "college material" when they were in high school?
Is that CHANGING ? If so, how?
Q Recent trends show more women than men seeking college degrees. Are we leaving men behind?
Q Low income students are at a distinct disadvantage to other students
when it comes to paying for college. Special help for them?
Q Once a student gets the financing and is in college, what resources are in place to help them stay there? Plymouth College has an interesting program for Freshman.
TARA PAYNE
The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation conducts workshops
and seminars in NH schools about college planning and the funding process.
One-on-one appointments can also be set up with counselors to help with college essays or finanical aid paperwork.
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Return to index of stories... 		New England ranks number 1 in the nation when it comes to college-educated adults.
31-percent hold a bachelor's degree or more -- the largest share of any of the 8 regions of the country.
But, those numbers don't tell the whole story.
Joining me now is Thomas Horgan, Executive Director of the New Hampshire College & University
Council.
Q First, what is the biggest CHALLENGE facing New Hampshire Higher Education in the 21st Century?
Q What are the NUMBERS when it comes to college ATTENDANCE, and GRADUATION in NH ?
** How do we keep college grads here in NH to grow OUR economy?
a lot of them leave for opportunities elsewhere?
Q What ROLE do you see COMMUNITY COLLEGES playing in the process?
Q BIGGEST myths or misconceptions when it comes to the college scene in NH?
Q What do college bound students need to do in highschool to get into college and STAY there.
how do they prepare themselves?
Q PARENTS are on the FRONT lines -- when it comes to encouraging children to go to college. But, what about FIRST-GENERATION college students -- where do they go for support & guidance?
Q How do you go about choosing the school right for you?
THOMAS HORGAN --
Every year, the admissions directors at the consortium schools in The New Hampshire College and University council offer a week-long tour program for high school guidance counselors to learn more about the academic offerings, and admission requirements of each college. All costs are covered -- except travel expenses.
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Return to index of stories... 		That is it for this NHPTV special presentation: The College Track.
I'm Beth Carroll. Thanks for watching.
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