College Planning Workshop

Middletown South Students…Where do they go from here?

What Other Factors Do Colleges Consider During the Application Process? Transcript (Quality of classes) Grade Point Average Standardized Testing Profile Essays Special Interests/Talents Extracurricular Involvement Volunteerism Leadership Potential Counselor & Teacher Recommendations Class Rank- Optional

What Should Your Child Look for in a College? Academic Reputation Admissions Policies (selectivity) Campus Life Housing Location Majors Public vs. Private Campus Security Size Special Programs Student Body (Male/Female/Coed) Tuition Support Services

What Should Your Junior Be Doing Now? Obtain and Memorize Social Security Card/Number Investigate and visit Colleges of Interest Meet with Guidance Counselor to Discuss Options Request Teacher Recommendations & Complete Teacher Recommendation Form Sign up for the SAT or ACT Test for the Spring Take SAT II Tests if applicable Attend College Fairs Login to Naviance & Perform College Search Complete Student & Parent Brag Sheets Prepare a Resume Prepare Ideas for Essays Update Email Address Privacy Settings for Social Media Sites

What are Parents Responsible For? Take Your Child on College Visits Check Applications and Essays for Errors Complete Parent Brag Sheets Pay Application Fees Know Deadlines & Encourage Your Child to Meet Them File for CSS Profile (if applicable) **File the FAFSA after Oct.1st: www.fafsa.ed.gov Use 2017 tax forms

What is the Counselor Responsible For? Providing Transcripts Writing Recommendations for Each Child Completing Counselor/School Reports Sending Supporting Documents Online Via Naviance

About College Admission Tests ACT -Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing -Writing Component is optional but recommended -Top composite score is 36 MUST REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG SAT -Consists of two tests: Evidenced Based Reading & Writing/ Math -Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 MUST REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG *CHECK WEBSITES FOR REGISTRATION DATES AND DEADLINES*

College Application Process ALL applications submitted electronically using: Naviance for tracking and submission of materials School’s own online application, Common App (www.commonapp.org) or Coalition App (www.mycoalition.org) Types of Admission Decisions: Early Decision Early Action Regular Admissions Rolling Admissions

“The Early Bird Gets The Worm!” Begin Applications in September… Finish by Thanksgiving! (The sooner the better!) All Applications Should be Completed NO LATER THAN December Break!

Critical Guidance Forms Form A: Teacher Recommendation Form Form B: Student Brag Sheet Form C: Parent Brag Sheet Form D: Sample Resume Form E: Class Rank Release Form http://www.middletownk12.org/Page/4891

NAVIANCE GATEWAY TO ALL APPLICATIONS Career Interest Profiler/Career Search College Search Resume Builder Surveys/Scattergrams College Comparison Personality Type Inventory (Do What You Are) Graduation Surveys FAMILY CONNECTION http://connection.naviance.com/middletown-s

Financial Aid FAFSA: File ASAP after October 1st of Senior Year (based on 2017 Tax Returns) Always List a NJ School as First Choice Colleges will send the Expected Family Contribution and information on Loans, Grants, and Work Study Programs Federal & State Aids varies by year, check FAFSA website or call 1-800-4-FEDAID Check Scholarship Newsletters on Guidance Website Notify College of Choice as Soon as Possible ***Males MUST register with selective service within ONE month of turning 18 or they may not receive financial aid or scholarships*** www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx

90% of Scholarships Come Directly From Colleges Naviance “Scholarship List” Parents’ Employers Students’ Employers College Merit-Based College Athletics Internet Searches 90% of Scholarships Come Directly From Colleges

Athletics All student athletes need to register online with the NCAA Eligibility Center to play in Division I or II Athletics. www.eligibilitycenter.org • Ask your high school counselor to send an official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. If you have attended more than one high school, the NCAA Eligibility Center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. (The NCAA Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts or test scores)

Prep48 is web-based program that allows students, parents, coaches & guidance counselors to simply & accurately track a student-athletes academic progress toward qualifying for NCAA initial-eligibility. Free service www.prep48.com

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Asst. Principal, Guidance: Ms. Tara Nicholas x2121 Guidance Counselors: Ms. Mary Ann Fortunato x2124 Ms. Briann Lentine (Mrs. Ashley Imhoff) x2122 Mrs. Danielle Fehlhaber x2131 Mrs. Jaclyn Murchie (Mr. Alan Resnick) x2125 Mr. James Anderson x2132 Mrs. Denise Skinner x2024 Mr. Nick Georgiou x2127