North Attleborough High School Junior Parents’ Night Mr. Stephen Snizek (Guidance Counselor A-Co) Mrs. Erin Caprina (Guidance Counselor Cp-G) Mrs. Julie Ensign (Guidance Counselor H-M) Mrs. Carmen Melendez (Guidance Counselor N-P) Mr. Judd Gavan (Guidance Counselor Q-Z)

AGENDA Review Guidance Seminars Overview of Naviance The role of the student, family and guidance counselor during the application process. Suggested Timeline Financial Aid Night Questions??? This PowerPoint presentation is posted in our website under the guidance tab.

JUNIOR SEMINARS All the juniors were assigned to a Junior Seminar once a week during 3rd quarter. All the lessons are saved in their Naviance folder. Topics covered included: Explore careers and colleges Resume Building Standarized Tests Creating a College List CommonApp College Essay Letters of recommendations

Highlights of Junior Seminar Think about “fit” and match your needs Do your research, Balancing your list, Academic, Financial, Size/Setting Develop final list with colleges of each type: Safety: Chances for admission are strong (Make sure at least one is affordable) Target: Chances for admission are 50/50 Reach: Chances for admission are less than 50%

Highlights of Junior Seminar Whichever option you choose, don’t leave things to the last minute! Regular Decision Early Action: Restricted and Unrestricted Early Decision Rolling Admission Open Admission Deadlines are important! Make sure to keep track.

Highlights of Junior Seminar Other Important Items: College essay Campus Visits College Fairs Interviews Resumes/Activity lists

SENIOR SEMINARS Senior Seminar will be scheduled during 1st quarter. Some of the topics included are: Work on the CommonApp Work on the college essay Completing your College Application packet Document status of applications Scholarship Search

Overview of Naviance

What’s your role?

STUDENTS Participate in Senior Seminar classes Inform Guidance Counselors on schools applying to (with dates) Complete the CommonApp Complete the Student Activity Profile in Naviance Complete the Recommendation Worksheet in Naviance Sign records release form Pay for transcripts Update application status via Naviance

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Sends Official Transcript Completes Guidance Counselor Recommendation Secondary School Reports (as required) Recommendation letter Submit final transcript Submit teacher(s)’ letters of recommendations (if uploaded to Naviance) with student’s consent NAHS School Profile Documents Tracking Card (only for mailed transcripts)

FAMILY College campus tours/visits Ensure students are meeting application deadlines Assist students with application fees Complete financial aid applications Review financial aid packets with students Attend a Financial Aid Workshop

Timeline

Financial Aid Workshop Presented by MEFA Wednesday, October 26 @ 6:00pm

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