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Counselor Checklist for College Planning |
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We all agree that students should take the initiative in planning for college; however, they most likely will depend on you as one of their best resources during the college preparation and application process. We hope new counselors find this checklist helpful in assisting juniors and seniors plan for college. Experienced counselors may want to refer to the checklist for easily accessible information about
Dixie State.
Juniors
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Ask students to begin researching universities by visiting the high school career center, requesting information from colleges and universities, visiting websites, and attending college fairs, high school presentations, and on-campus visit day programs.
Dixie State offers a variety of opportunities for students to visit
campus.
Admissions representatives visit high schools and attend college fairs
throughout the intermountain west. To see when a Dixie State representative will visit your area click on our
Going Places
website.
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Encourage students to take the PSAT in the fall and the ACT and/or SAT in the spring of their junior year.
Dixie State accepts either the ACT or the SAT and we use theses tests
to assist students in the proper course placement.
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Meet with students to review courses and credit, college information, and senior-year classes.
College-bound students should plan to continue through their senior year with strong academic coursework. Our minimum
suggested coursework requirements include: 4 units of English, 3 units of mathematics, 2 units of natural science, 2 units of social science, 1 unit of either a natural or social science, and 3 additional units of academic electives. Click here to learn more about our
admission requirements for freshmen.
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Remind students to continue with college preparation and plans during the summer.
Summer is a good time for students to visit colleges and universities if
they are unable to visit during the school year. Our campus tours can be
scheduled online, and
take place
regularly during the summer.
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Seniors
Seniors interested in attending Dixie should review the "Steps
to Come to Dixie."
September
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Encourage students to take the ACT or SAT early in the fall if they did not take it in spring of their junior year or if they wish to improve their test score.
Dixie State awards a variety of scholarships based on a student's academic achievements. A higher test score
along with other factors may improve a student's eligibility for scholarship awards.
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Meet with students to discuss college plans and review application deadlines and requirements.
We encourage students to begin applying as soon as their first quarter
grades have been posted to their high school transcripts.
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October
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Help students locate websites for researching scholarship opportunities.
Dixie State's financial aid website explains how scholarships are
awarded at Dixie, along with opportunities for Departmental
scholarships.
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Encourage students to
complete the online federal financial aid form (FAFSA). Even
if the student feels that he/she may not qualify for financial aid, Dixie
State uses this information as part of its awarding process.
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November
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Encourage students to
apply online to Dixie State College.
Along with the application, students will need to send us a copy of
their high school transcript and their test scores (if they are not
already posted to their transcript). Send them to: DSC
Admissions, 225 S 700 E, St George, UT. 84770. They can call
our admissions office at (435) 652-7706 if questions.
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December
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Help students with scholarship applications.
Although Dixie awards academic scholarships automatically, students may
still want to apply for Departmental Scholarships (music, theater,
etc). Dixie State's convenient
on-line scholarship application
enables students to apply for several scholarships using one
application form.
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Remind students to complete and mail their applications for housing.
Dixie State offers excellent on campus housing.
There are also many off-campus housing opportunities.
The housing website has a complete list of them.
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January
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If they have not already done so, encourage students to complete the FAFSA.
Approximately 80% of our students receive some form of financial aid,
so it is in the student's best interest to apply and see what
happens.
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If they have not already done so, encourage students to complete their
application and send the required high school transcripts. The earlier
a student applies, the better scholarship opportunities will be available.
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February
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Encourage undecided students to visit their top college choices.
Dixie State offers a
comprehensive campus tour, and our academic advisors are always
eager to meet with students to discuss their potential career plans and
the degree requirements to achieve their goals. A
virtual tour of
campus is also available.
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March
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Remind students to confirm their intent to enroll as soon as possible.
Dixie State encloses a confirmation form with a student's letter of
admission.
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April
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Encourage students to investigate and register for an orientation program.
Dixie State's freshman orientation program
(O&R), takes place during the summer and includes advising and
registration for fall classes, placement exams, question and answer
sessions, and a glimpse of campus life.
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May/June
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Encourage your students to attend an
orientation session.
The transition from high school to college will be much smoother if they get
some of the adminis-trivia out of the way in advance and receive one-on-one
advisement at these sessions.
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Relax and get ready for next year's students.
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