Dr. Mars, Principal Welcome Class of 2020! Junior College Night Part II

Agenda: Introductions Overview of Junior College Night Part I What Are Colleges Looking For? Types of Admission College Timeline Resources FAQ’s

Overview of Junior College Night Part I: Student Driven Ownership Naviance Factors to Consider Junior Fall/Spring Checklist Standardized Testing

What Colleges Are Looking For: Class Rigor GPA Testing Essay Extracurricular/Leadership Community Service/Work Experience/Internship/Clubs Awards/Honors Recommendations Teachers, Counselor, Personal Portfolio Demonstrated Interest

Types of Colleges and Universities: SUNY/CUNY/Private/International Community College Conservatory/Arts

Types of Admission: Restrictive Admission: Early Decision Non-Restrictive Admission: Early Action Regular Decision Rolling Admission

Testing and Admissions: Entrance Examinations: ACT SAT SAT Subject Tests Placement Examinations: AP Test Optional: www.fairtest.org Submitting Standardized Test Scores: www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

How Do I Apply: Naviance: List Schools Common Application CUNY/SUNY Portal Directly Through the Institution Coalition

College Timeline: Fall: Take the PSAT/SAT/ACT Research Colleges Visit Spring: Take SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/AP’s Begin Developing a College List Scholarship Research Course Planning Letters of Recommendation and Raves College Meeting with Your Counselor Draft Your College Essay Financial Planning

Financial Planning: FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid Grants, Loans, Work Study, Scholarships Opens October 1st CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service): Required by many private colleges and universities for non-government aid Institution Grants, Loans, Scholarships $25.00 Fee, $16.00 Fee Per School Scholarship Search: www.collegeboard.com www.fastweb.com www.niche.com

Resources https://connection.Naviance.com/Fiorello (School Naviance Login Portal) www.collegeboard.com (Testing Agency) www.nacacnet.org (National Association for College Admission Counseling) www.nyc.applyforlunch.com (Free/Reduced Lunch)

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