Senior Assembly College and Career Readiness Class of 2020 Senior Assembly College and Career Readiness

Senior College & Career Readiness Today’s Goal: To get seniors to take the first steps in your decision as to what you are going to do after high school. Making your plan… Step up! To get through this process!!!

Senior C & C Readiness Overview of the timeline and tasks for college applications If not considering college, re-consider especially HCC or STCC The military or the work force may not workout; doing the application to the community college is a good plan

Organization Use the checklists and information from the Junior Workshop If you need another one, pick one up in the Counseling Center You will be given a final checklist when you meet individually with your counselor This checklist will have the necessary information you will need for your college applications

SAT Test Dates October 5, 2019 - Late registration now November 2, 2019 - Registration by Oct 2 December 7, 2019 - Registration by Nov 7 Not at Chaug * arrange for scores to be sent directly from sat.org

*arrange for scores to be sent directly from actstudent.org October 26, 2019 Register by 9/20 December 14, 2019 Register by 11/8 Not at Chaug *arrange for scores to be sent directly from actstudent.org

Schedule College Visits Saturday/Sunday Tours (October 11 and 14) Columbus Day Weekend Mid week visits are not an excused absence Sign up in Counseling Center to meet college representatives - Check Naviance, listen to announcements, check the wall outside the MCC Importance of fit

Add Colleges on Naviance If you are still thinking about applying, add under “colleges I’m thinking about” If you are definitely applying, add under “colleges I’m applying to” We cannot send your supporting documents if colleges are not listed under “colleges I’m applying to”

College App Items Past Due Student Evaluation Forms Junior Profile Parent Brag Sheet

Letters of recommendation Verbally ask teachers for a letter of recommendation Ask no more than 2 teachers If they say yes, officially request on Naviance under “colleges “ Tab You MUST add colleges into Naviance before you can request a teacher to write the LOR

Your essay Start your essay! Make sure you have someone proof read it Make sure it is appropriate Proof read, proof read, proof read! Essay Writing Presentation Tuesday, Oct 9 at 6:30 pm –sign-up in the Counseling Center

Start Applications YOU MUST be aware of deadlines!!! Commonapp.org Directly on the college’s website YOU MUST be aware of deadlines!!!

Request transcripts You must come to the Counseling Center and sign a release for your transcripts to be sent *** Beware of Schedule Changes! Please allow up to two weeks for documents to be sent $2 per official transcript Counselor letter of recommendation

Naviance “Naviance Student” Keep Naviance updated: When you add a college When you submit your application When you receive a decision When you make your final decision You must link Naviance and the Common Application

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!

Friendly Reminders!!!!! SENIORITIS! Appropriate communication! Social media, email address, personal conduct Don’t get “un-invited” to attend college Communication is VERY IMPORTANT! Check your email colleges and your counselor Suggest you put email notifications on cell phone

Upcoming Events: Starting soon Developmental Guidance and Individual Counselor Appointments National College Fair at Western New England University Sunday 1-3 pm Financial Aid presentation at 12:00 24 September College Readiness Night for Students and Parents at 6:30 pm Over due: Jr. Profile, Teacher Evaluations, Parent Brag Sheet

Upcoming Events: Common Application on-line now! October 1 You can start to complete the FAFSA October 1 Financial Night presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority at 6:30 pm October 9 College Essay Writing Presentation at 6:30 pm October 16: STCC Open House Every Wednesday – Visit Holyoke Community College

Upcoming Events: October 21 : MRHS College Fair during the day at Minnechaug- Approximately 100 colleges On-going College Visits throughout the fall & Your college’s application dates!!! November 5 Performing & Visual Arts College Fair - Emmanuel College / Boston Use “Planning For Your Future Guide” Use Chaug Web site COUNSELING CENTER Links and Resources and College Information tabs

Your Decision, Your Life What will you do after high school? Do the required work to make a good, well informed decision School Counselors are here to help you along the way! Have a great academic year, work hard and have fun….It goes by fast!

Senior College & Career Readiness Questions?