SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS

What are the colleges looking for Academically rigorous program Grade Point Average (GPA) SAT/ACT scores Extra Curricular Activities Essays Counselor Recommendation Secondary School Report Teacher Recommendations School Profile This list is in no particular order Jo Talk about their relative importance to the different university systems

What Glen Ridge High School Sends.. Transcript with GPA and the senior year courses. Any change in courseload, an updated transcript will be sent. Glen Ridge High School profile Letters of recommendation Transcript and Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the admission deadline.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES… Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume Requesting Transcript/Recommendation through Naviance Sending in the application and fee Sending in the essay Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores Signing up with the NCAA eligibility center if applicable. (www.ncaa.org) ED Agreement

Essay / Personal Statement Demonstrate personality, talents and creativity. Be reflective of oneself — be honest and interesting! Share something unique. Show a side that the application doesn’t reveal. Have the essay proofread by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions. Give the essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback. Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

NAVIANCE https://connection.naviance.com Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due June 24) Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due June 24) Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due June 24) Match your Common Application Account Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges Indicate whether using the common application for each application Request Teacher Recommendations Track Application Submission Status 6

Be Aware of Deadlines Rolling Admissions Early Action Early Decision Regular Decision Priority Applications *Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest! Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices) Follow-up with e-mails and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt) See and talk to the college reps at: Individual College visits to GRHS The GRHS Fair Regional Information Sessions Check online for dates

DATES TO REMEMBER October 5---- Financial Aid Night (FAFSA & CSS information) 7:30 PM, GRHS Media Center October 6---- GRHS College Fair 8:30 am – 10:30 am GRHS Cafeteria

Senior Service Student internship After AP exam completion 15 hours per week GPA Requirement: 3.0 No more than 10 absences

SAC Why is is important to start a conversation about Mental Health? Who to include in your conversation? Conversation starters

SAC Common signs of a mental health condition Seek out resources early Health information and privacy laws

SAC Take Aways Helpful Websites

Please Contact Your Student's Counselor GOOD LUCK Please Contact Your Student's Counselor Thanks for Coming Mrs. Deptula Mr. Mazzarella Mrs. Petrosino