Sophomore Parent Night College Planning

Tonight’s Agenda Upcoming Opportunities Sophomore To-Do-List Naviance – College/Career Planning Resource Guest Speaker – John Iacovelli, Dean of Enrollment Management (Stockton University)

Upcoming Opportunities PSAT Scores (Spring) Counselors will meet with students to review their PSAT scores and discuss college/career planning Register/Sign-up for Khan Academy (Free SAT Prep) Personalized practice plan - Students should link College Board and Khan Academy Accounts for SAT practice recommendations based on PSAT results MRHS College Admissions Panel Wednesday, March 29, 2017 (6:30pm) CASCA College Fair Wednesday, April 5, 2017 (Stockton University Sports Center – 6pm)

Sophomore To-Do-List Focus on Academics Get and Stay Involved Grades, GPA, Transcripts Get and Stay Involved Extracurricular Activities Quality over Quantity Leadership, Responsibility, Personal Growth Don’t Ignore Outside of School Activities/Responsibilities Begin Researching/Exploring College and Career Options Use Naviance Career Planning Resources Shadow, Intern, Volunteer Plan Campus Visits 3 Excused Days Each Year for College Visits Develop a Resume Opportunity to Organize/Demonstrate Who You Are

College Visits Visit Different Types of Colleges Encourage Students to Ask Questions / Talk to People on Campus Students should make arrangements Visit Career Services Office Internship/Work Opportunities What are their graduates doing?

Naviance: Steps to Register

Naviance: Home Page 4 Tabs Colleges Careers About Me My Planner Left Side Tools Links to Resources

Naviance: Careers

Naviance: Careers – Road Trip Nation Videos

Naviance: About Me

Resume Builder

Naviance: Colleges

Naviance: Colleges I’m Thinking About