Admissions 101
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This type of visit allows the counselors to meet students on their own turf during school time. 

What is High School Visit?

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This type of financial aid is one the student will have to repay after graduation. 

What is student loan?

100

This free federal form is one students submit to be considered for need-based financial aid. 

What is FAFSA?

100

These writing utensils are the first thing to disappear from your college fair table when you are not looking. 

What is college pens?

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During these large, public events, counselors set up a table display to meet prospective students and families. 

What is a College Fair?

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This grant is available for students with the greatest financial need. 

What is Pell Grant?

200

This National Association, founded in 1937, provides guidance principles to all College Admissions Counselors

What is NACAC?

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This patriotic addition to the front entrance of every high school is the best way to find your way to the guest parkin. 

What is the flag pole?

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This 3D geometrical shape is often used to describe the movement of students through the college search and application process.  

The Admissions__________

What is the Admissions Funnel?

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This type of scholarship is available to students based on academic or athletic achievement. 

What is merit scholarship?

300

This metric is a result of a formula that shows the dollar amount a student and their family may be able to contribute financially towards their education each year.

What is EFC? (Estimated Family Contribution)

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These two things are the students' top expectations when it comes to their admissions counselor: 

1. To show a sincere interest in the student

2. To answer questions about___________

What is costs and financial aid?

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This number includes tuition and fees, room, and board as well transportation, books and supplies, and miscellaneous costs. 

What is Cost of Attendance?

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This Federal Grant provides additional Opportunity for funding to Secondary Education students. 

What is FSEOG?

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This enrollment metric represents the target measurement of success for the enrollment management division, and is often a part of strategic planning. 

What is enrollment goals?

500

This number equals the Cost of Attendance minus the Estimated Family Contribution

What is Financial Need?

500

This software allows schools to communicate with their constituents: students, parents, alumni. 

What is CRM? (Customer Relations Manager)

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This type of high school visit is every counselor's "favorite"

What is lunch/cafeteria visit?

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