FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 11th Grade College/Post-Secondary Planning Night March 9, 2017 Investigating the “best” colleges is not as important as considering which colleges may be the “best fit” for you.

Goals for Tonight Learn where to begin in the college planning process Hear directly from senior students who have been through the process Hear directly from College Representatives as they answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the college process Open question/answer forum Question sheets are provided for you to have questions answered by either individual school counselors and/or college representatives

College Planning Resources Meetings with School Counselors-During Junior Year Meetings with College Admissions Representatives- Fall of Senior Year Websites: Family Connection/Naviance: www.connection.naviance.com/cnhs College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ Individual Colleges’ admissions websites College Confidential: www.collegeconfidential.com Books: Fiske Guide to Colleges. Colleges that Change Lives College Fairs: FRHSD College Fair- October, 2017 Freehold Boro Campus Visits/Open Houses

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Colts Neck High School Senior Presenters: Angelica Hanna Lily Krietzberg

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT College Representatives: College of New Jersey Kevin Fay-fay2@tcnj.edu Lafayette College Kelliann Dietal-dietelk@Lafayette.edu Monmouth University Patrick Dorsey- pdorsey@Monmouth.edu Rowan University Jessica Prach- prach@rowan.edu Rutgers University Kaitlyn Vance- kvance@admissions.Rutgers.edu SUNY Binghamton Cara Tanenbaum- tanenbau@Binghamton.edu

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: Can you give a brief overview of your school? (enrollment facts, majors, etc.)

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What are the average GPA, SAT and ACT scores for students in your schools?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What is considered more important: a higher GPA in academic level courses, or a lower GPA in honors and AP level courses?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: Do you consider class rank when looking at applicants?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What are the most important characteristics you look for in applicants? Do you compare a student’s senior transcript to their desired major?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What types of extra-curricular activities are highly regarded (athletics, community service, part-time employment, summer research programs, etc.)?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: Do your schools give credit for AP and IB courses,?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: When is it necessary to declare a major and does switching your major after a period of time present difficulties?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: How much weight do letters of recommendation AND essays hold: are they a valuable tool?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: Are college visits and interviews recommended? Do they have to be scheduled well in advance?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What are the deadlines for financial aid and what percentage of students receive financial aid at your school?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What are the difference between deadlines for admission, including Early Action and Early Decision?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What is your view on transfer students, either from a Community College or another school?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Question: What kind of job placement programs are available for students as they approach their senior year in college? Are graduates getting jobs directly after graduation?

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Best of luck as you begin this college planning process. Have a wonderful evening.

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT College Representatives: College of New Jersey Kevin Fay-fay2@tcnj.edu Lafayette College Kelliann Dietal-dietelk@Lafayette.edu Monmouth University Patrick Dorsey- pdorsey@Monmouth.edu Rowan University Jessica Prach- prach@rowan.edu Rutgers University Kaitlyn Vance- kvance@admissions.Rutgers.edu SUNY Binghamton Cara Tanenbaum- tanenbau@Binghamton.edu