Wednesday, November 19, 2014
IONA and YOU… working together Comprehensive Four Year School Counseling Plan
Freshman Year Terra Nova- Assessment of academic abilities Preparing for exams Study Skills & Time Management Common Application – major components SAT II Biology
Sophomore Year Investigating interests, career goals Interest Survey and the Career Search on Naviance Explore college majors Consider college by exploring search criteria
Sophomore Year PSAT-standardized test Emphasis on community involvement and service Revisiting The Common Application SAT II: Chemistry Math I
What can I do as the parent? Support and monitor academic success Encourage reading Cultivate interests or talents Affirm his passions Visit a college
Time for exploration
Standardized Testing PSAT Test Prep SAT in May Jr. year/ ACT in Apr. or June SAT II (Math and subject of interest) in June
Key Questions What career path is he considering? What major field will give him the skills he needs? What are his preferences regarding college?
Guidance Activities Selection process Introduction to resources Internet: collegeboard.com School websites Naviance Program Acceptance Data Personal interview with college counselor
Naviance Fordham University :: Bronx, NY :: U.S. Applications Analysis graphs statistics overlaps Admissions Academics Cost & aid Extracurriculars Graphs (mouseover or click on scattergram dots for more information)Printer-friendly page Test type: change other optionschange other options
Key Junior Events College Night – Spring 2016 College Fair – Spring 2016 Parent/Student/Counselor Meeting – Mar.-Sept Summer Enrichment Experience – July or August
Senior Year Guidance Narrowing down the choices Application process Meeting Deadlines Scholarship Opportunities
Key Events Parents Night – September SAT as necessary Newsletters - Monthly College Open House weekends – October/November Financial Aid Workshop – December
Financial Aid Primary Goal is to assist students in financing their education. This is achieved by: - Evaluating family’s ability to pay - Distributing limited resources in an equitable manner
Important Websites PIN Registration – FAFSA4caster – New York State TAP –