Junior Parent Night November 2016 Welcome Junior Parent Night November 2016

REMIND 101 @ptbeachguidance

Guidance Website 3

Track Student Grades

Starting the College Search

Got mail?

Research Read through mail Internet searches College fairs Meet with colleges in Guidance Visit

Finding the Right Fit

What Selectivity Means for You Understanding Admissions Factors

Admissions Policies and Factors Academic: Other Factors Considered: Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) Class Rank Rigor of Secondary School Courses Standardized Test Scores SAT/ ACT/ SAT II (subject) Essay Clubs/Organizations Community Service Athletics Interest

SATs & ACTs

PSAT

NEW SAT

SAT/ PSAT Predictor Power

SAT Procedure

Test Prep

Graduation Requirements 4 English I, II, II & IV 3 Social Studies World History US History I US History II 3 Math Algebra I Geometry Math III 3 Science Biology Chemistry Science III 1 World Language 2 Arts Practical Art Visual or Performing Art 4 PE/ Health I, II , III & IV Successfully Pass PARCC or alternative assessments NJ Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) Personal & Financial Literacy

Credits Graduation 120 Credits Grade 10 30 Credits Grade 11 60 Credits

Transcript

Application Process Create resume on Naviance Complete Student Brag Sheet on Naviance Request letters of recommendation for faculty via Naviance Transcript release form Order SAT/ ACT scores Order OCC Transcript online Complete online application Essay Payment MAKE REQUESTS FOR SCHOOL BASED DOCUMENTS (letters/ transcripts) TRACK ALL PROGRESS ON NAVIANCE

Resume NOW ON NAVIANCE ! Keep track of: Awards Activities Experiences SHARE WITH: Recomenders Colleges Scholarships

How to Pay for It All FAFSA Scholarship Grants Work Study Merit Need Athletic Legacy Grants Work Study Military Service

APPLY to scholarships DEADLINES EFFORT Fastweb.com Local scholarships listed on Naviance Employers/ Associations

NAVIANCE https://connection.naviance.com/ppbhs

Home Page

4 Tabs to Explore College Tab – Research, Scholarships, View upcoming visits, list of ‘colleges I’m Thinking About’ Career Tab – Career interest inventories, Roadtrip nation with interactive video clips About Me – Student Brag Sheet, Resume building, G.P.A. (profile) My Planner - Set goals, Assign tasks and to do lists

College Tab

Career Tab 10th grade: Based upon Holland codes: idea that career satisfaction depends on compatibility between personality and work environment Define Your Own Road in Life People who have fulfilling careers rarely take a straight path to success.

About Me Tab 9th grade: Based upon Gallup’s research has shown that students grow when they focus on what they do best rather than trying to improve on weaknesses.

My Planner Tab

Questions?