Junior College Planning Night

KHS School Counseling Kevin Marcoux : A - Bi Jennifer Beaudoin : Bl – G Kirk Walker : H – O Lindsey Colligan (Cynthia Harakaly) : P – Z Choose KHS in the drop down menu Select School Counseling under the Academics tab Naviance link is on our homepage or

College Planning Calendar October Get involved in 1 or 2 extra curricular activities. Review your transcript PSATs - October 17th KHS College Fair – October 11th Begin building your college file by using Naviance account to find schools that meet your criteria. Things to consider: –Programs/majors –Size –Cost –Location –Campus life –Financial Aid

Naviance: Family Connection Naviance is an online program where each student in the school has a personal account Students should be logging on –Username –Password Parents also have usernames and passwords

What Can You Do on Naviance? See your student’s test scores and college list Check PGR status Complete surveys Develop a resume Complete college search Track deadlines Request transcripts

NAVIANCE To view PGR progress: Log on to Naviance Click on “About Me Tab” Click on Check List

College Planning Calendar November Continue to search for colleges that offer majors in which you are interested Plan college visits when classes are in session Talk to your student about considerations (financial, geographical) Attend KHS Financial Aid Night –KHS- November 28 (6:30pm)

College Planning Calendar DECEMBER: Review your PSAT scores, access My College QuickStart to: –Search for college –Explore majors and careers –See correct answers and explanations –Take personality test Strive to better your grades; colleges are looking at junior year courses closely Visit on the web to begin studying for SATwww.collegeboard.org Other study materials available at Killingly Town Library Attend regional Financial Aid Night –QVCC – December 12 (6:00pm)

College Planning Calendar January: Continue college search Study for your mid-term exams February: Start planning for an academically challenging senior year. Be sure to sign up for any college prerequisites you might not have (language, math, lab science) Continue to study for SAT/ACT Consider taking spring SAT/ACT, register online (free/reduced lunch students get 2 free sittings in each)

College Planning Calendar March Register for SAT/ACT Complete course selection for senior year Continue college search using Naviance Develop a preliminary list of colleges Start scheduling campus visits when school is in session SAT prep course will be available at KHS in March (approx. $65)

College Planning Calendar April: Prepare for AP exams Continue to plan for college visits, ask questions! Begin to create your resume on Naviance Visit to National College Fair in Hartford (April 11) Complete Job Shadow May: Confirm your academic schedule for the fall Fill out NCAA clearinghouse form online if you plan on playing a Division 1 or 2 sport Take SAT and/or ACT Take AP exams

College Planning Calendar June and Summer Ask 2 teachers for letters of recommendation and give each of those teachers a completed “Request for Teacher Recommendation” form (found on School Counseling website and in the office) –Request on Naviance AFTER you give the teacher the form Start working on college essay Let your counselor know if you are considering a military academy Complete community service requirement Take college tours, start narrowing your college list. We recommend applying to 5-10 colleges Get a job, start saving money and begin searching for scholarships online

New This Year Naviance EDocs –Must use Common Application if your college accepts it –Complete Privacy Notice on Naviance Include Common Application Username and Password –Teachers will submit letters of recommendation via Naviance –Your counselor will review and complete necessary Secondary School Reports electronically –The counseling office will electronically send/mail-out official transcripts, counselor letter, secondary school report, and school profile

Post-Secondary Responsibilities School Send –Transcripts –School Profile –Common Application School Forms –Letters of Recommendation/CA Form

Post-Secondary Responsibilities Student Write Essay Request Letters of Recommendation –Paper form first –Through Naviance second Complete college applications Complete FERPA form on Naviance including common app username and password Request transcripts be sent to schools through Naviance Send test scores through ACT or SAT website

Post-Secondary Responsibilities Parent Assist with student responsibilities Complete transcript release form on Naviance

Questions?