Mamaroneck high school counseling department Mamaroneck High School College Night Welcome 10th and 11th Grade Students and Parents Mamaroneck high school counseling department

Tonight’s Program: Overview Purpose Juniors Sophomores What’s to come?

JUNIORS Juniors- what are you thinking about? Where should you be at this point? Make a family appointment to see your counselor! Visit Colleges. Testing? ACT or SAT? Prep…What’s your plan? Work hard in the classroom and out. Ask teachers for recommendations this spring (max. 2) Develop a testing/application/visit time-line with your counselor and parents. Attend pre-summer meeting for juniors with counselors

SOPHOMORES Start to investigate schools and get to know yourself better. Use Naviance to discover more about your interests, your skills and careers- “Road Trip Nation!” and “Strengths Explorer” Continue to strengthen as a student: academics are important! Think ahead about opportunities to take advanced classes, considering that balance will be important! Attend meeting for 10th grade parents and students on March 6th at 7pm-(new date) Continue to stay involved in extra curricular activities while developing leadership potential in some. Have fun! Plan ahead for college visits, testing and prep for testing. Take a practice or mock SAT or ACT by the end of the year. Mock SAT’s and ACT’s offered at MHS through Applerouth/PTSA. The PreACT, April 28th.

Important Dates Coming Up..... Financial Aid Workshop Jan 17 MHS Tiered Classroom College Fairs Spring 2018 April 22nd – NYC Jacob Javitz Center April 23rd – County Center, White Plains April 24th- Fox Lane High School, Bedford Hills Financial Aid Night for All Parents Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Be sure to visit College Reps at the College Information Center when you have time and permission from your teacher. Be sure to check the updated District Calendar as well as MHS Counseling Department website for more information on these resources and others!

Speaking of Website…….

Developing a college list: What were your factors? College ranking Majors Selectivity Cost Location Athletics urban / suburban / rural Greek life Size of the school Legacy Public or private Commute or board

Visiting colleges How many did you visit? When? Traveling with parents… Tour guides Have any tips on visiting?

Meet Our College Representatives Davin Sweeney Sr. Associate Director of Admissions University of Rochester Deborah Johns Associate Director of Admissions Yale University Jessica Holt Senior Assistant Director of Admission Manhattanville College Emmanuel Cruz Assistant Director of Admissions Oswego State University of NY Amanda Wulle Purdue University

Questions…….?