COLLEGE NIGHT For JUNIORS

Welcome! Tonight’s Goals: Review of the college application process To get the process in motion! Answer your questions

Welcome! MRHS Counseling Center Mr. Keith Poulin Mr. Steve Marino Mrs. Renee Considine Guest Panelists Mr. Michael Rossi, Springfield Technical CC Ms. Allison Maguire, Springfield College Ms. Kelly Hart, Westfield State University

Welcome! The format: Quick review of topics Answer your questions The Search/Application Process Naviance Testing & NCAA College Representatives MRHS Upcoming Events for future college students Answer your questions Feel free to stop us as information is presented if you have a question!

The search / application process Finding the right college for me! The Common Application Naviance Minnechaug Edline, Counseling Center tab Putting the pieces of the puzzle together College Visits, Deadlines, Testing, GPA, Class Rank, Essay, Course Rigor, Extra-curricular, Recommendations, Interviews, Cost!

GUIDANCE HOME PAGE on EdLINE

Students use Naviance to: Research Colleges – Super Match Enter colleges they are interested in Enter Colleges they are applying to Request teacher recommendations Complete Student Surveys (Junior Profile, Parent Brag Sheet)

NCAA Eligibility Requirements: Students who plan to play Division I or Division II sports in college must complete NCAA eligibility requirements Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org SAT or ACT scores must be sent directly to the Eligibility Center the CEEB code is 9999 If you intend to do this and you have not already done it, see your counselor ASAP!

Testing/sat/act/subject tests Register on line at: sat.org or act.org Many selective programs require SAT Subject Tests Photo submission requirement Some colleges are “testing optional”

The Experts Guest panelists Michael Rossi, Admissions, Springfield Technical Community College Allison Maguire, Undergraduate Admissions , Springfield College Ms. Kelly Hart, Director of Enrollment , Westfield State University

Upcoming Events 23 October MRHS College Fair during the day Approximately 100 colleges and universities will be attending (See last page in handout) 28 October PSAT 17 November Financial Aid Night presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority Colleges visiting MRHS – Check Naviance and Edline Schedule your college visits for Feb & April vacations

Questions???