Post-Secondary Planning Workshop Junior Post-Secondary Planning Workshop Presented By: BTHS Guidance December 2015

Class of 2017 Graduation Requirement: 130 Credits

PARCC PARCC will be administered to all students enrolled in English I, II, or III, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Students must pass one English PARCC and one Math PARCC in order to Graduate OR

Post Secondary Options College 2 or 4 year Technical Schools and Training Institutes Military Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS)

MILITARY School Visits- recruiters ASVAB Testing throughout the year ROTC Program/ scholarship apply by beginning of Junior Year Military Academies

Post- Secondary Programs OCTVS Post- Secondary Programs Cosmetology New Home Construction Practical Nursing Twilight Automotive Technology Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts www.ocvts.org

Ocean County College www.ocean.edu www.NJStars.net Regular Admission 2 year Associate’s Degree Online Application Apply early! Must take the ACCUPLACER Students graduating in the top 15% of their class by the end of junior year or senior year and have a family income under $250,000 are eligible Covers the cost of tuition and approved fees (15 credits per term) Students must file a FAFSA to be eligible www.ocean.edu www.NJStars.net

4 Year Colleges College Research College Fairs College Visits Naviance SATs or ACTs AP Testing College Decision Plans The Common Application Transcripts Letters of Recommendation Timelines

**See Websites for list of Colleges attending each Fair** COLLEGE FAIRS NJ National College Fair- NJ Convention & Exposition Center Wednesday, April 20, 2016 & Thursday, April 21, 2016 Meadowlands Exposition Center (at Harmon Meadow)- Secaucus, NJ http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/Pages/Coming-Soon.aspx New York National College Fair Javits Center, New York Sunday, April 24th Next Fall: OCPGA College Fair Pine Belt Arena Toms River North High School October 2016 Atlantic City National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center November 2016 **See Websites for list of Colleges attending each Fair**

College Visits Take the time to visit college campuses. NJ has some great colleges that are within driving distance. Make a day trip. Visit college websites to see when they offer tours and open houses. DO NOT commit to a college unless you’ve visited.

Ask questions about majors, campus life, etc. College Visits at BTHS 50+ college reps. come to BTHS to share info. about their schools. Visits start in September. Ask questions about majors, campus life, etc. Opportunity for a mini personal interview: Interview tips on BTHS guidance website. Sign up for the college visits through Naviance or the guidance office.

How do I access Naviance? Go directly to http://connection.naviance.com/bths Or Download the APP!

Naviance Advanced College Search Use filters to find colleges that "fit" location size cost special programs majors etc.

About Me

Resume

Types of Decision Plans Admission decisions are made as applications are received. Once the college meets their quota, all other applications will be waitlisted or denied, even if they are submitted before the deadline Submit application early in senior year. Commitment to attend is usually required along with withdrawal of other college applications. A student may apply to only one college under Early Decision Similar to Early Decision, except that if accepted, the applicant is not committed to attend and other applications may be submitted. Types of Decision Plans Rolling Admission Early Decision Early Action

Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions Rigor of Academic Program Sixth Semester GPA/Rank SAT/ACT Scores Extra-curricular involvement (Resume) Letters of Rec Essay/ Interview if required Senior Year Grades **Social Media**

The College Application Common Application www.commonapp.org Essay topics are released in August Apply through college’s own application on website Fee Waivers- If eligible, make sure that you sign up for Free or Reduced lunch so that you can get an SAT Fee waiver and up to four college application fee waivers You do not need to actually receive free or reduced lunch in order to get the Fee Waivers

SAT & SAT II: Registration www.collegeboard.org TESTING SAT & SAT II: Registration www.collegeboard.org ACT: Registration www.actstudent.org

The SAT is changing! March 5th, 2016 Different timing, scoring, content, and more https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-current-new-specifications

SAT II Subject Tests Offered the same dates as SAT Many colleges recommend or require one or more of these tests for admission or placement purposes Should be taken the year you complete the course

A.P. - Advanced Placement A.P. exams are intensive subject matter tests given May 2 – May 13, 2016 Taken by students enrolled in A.P. courses Students who register early March will pay a discounted fee of $83 Students who register 10th will pay regular registration fee of $92 Final registration is mid March Ask for a fee waiver if eligible (must be elligible for free or reduced lunch)

List of courses (CP, H, AP) Class Rank GPA for each year TRANSCRIPTS Academic Record List of courses (CP, H, AP) Class Rank GPA for each year will be sent to colleges via Naviance

Letters of Recommendation Choose writers with care (2-3) Someone who knows you well Get at least one from an academic teacher Ask in person first Next year, you will request via Naviance letters will be uploaded to Naviance letters will be sent to colleges via Naviance Your Counselor will also write you a letter complete Brag Sheet for Counselors complete Resume

Essays Communicate your stories. Distinguish yourself from others. Who are you? Express your interest in the major of your choice. English teachers will help with this. Just ask! Common App Essay Questions will be available in August

NCAA Eligibility Eligibilitycenter.org Core Courses Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. This simple formula will help you meet the 16 core-course requirement 4x4 = 16 4 English courses (one per year) + 4 math courses (one per year) + 4 science courses (one per year) + 4 social science (and/or additional) courses (one per year) = 16 NCAA core course GPA Test Scores (SAT or ACT)

Holiday Schedule You are here. New Years – Labor Day: Research! Compare and contrast schools. By Halloween: Finalize list of schools using all resources. Check deadlines. Begin applications. By Thanksgiving: Finish applications. Before Winter Break: Submit applications, green sheets to Guidance to ensure they are processed by break. You are here.

Next September… You will meet with your Counselor one on one or in a small group to go over the Application process in detail You will receive the Senior Meeting Checklist The checklist & other important information will be posted on the Guidance Website The Guidance Department will send important information through Naviance Sign up for college visits through Naviance

Senior Meeting Checklist (continued)

BTHS Scholarships Scholarship Applications can be downloaded: Naviance in Colleges tab BTHS Homepage > Guidance >BTHS Scholarships *Check out our scholarship bulletin board outside of Guidance *View your email for scholarship updates

The End Please see your Counselor with any questions! Check Naviance and your emails often! Sign up for Career Day (TBD next semester) Check the Guidance Website for more info Attend Financial Aid Night next Fall at BTMHS Sign up for Alumni Networking Day next Fall