Welcome Clearview Parents to: College Admissions Night

High School Guidance Counselors Mr. Dodd Terry, Director of Guidance Mrs. Jennine Donnelly (A – Dan) Mr. Paul Sommers (Dar – He) Mr. Rocco Cornacchia (Hi – Me) Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill (Mi – Sa) Ms. Lisa Marandola (Sc – Z) Dr. Steve Moraca (Grade 9)

Relationships You and your School Counselor You and College Admissions reps You and Financial Aid officers You and your child –Be intentional –Eyes Wide Open

Tonight’s Agenda SAT’s, ACT’s and/or SAT Subject Tests Self-assessment: 2-year/Trade vs. 4-year College likes/dislikes College visits! Review application dates & deadlines Instant Decision Days Scholarships & Financial Aid

Tonight’s Agenda (cont.) Counselors meet/have met with seniors individually Review of: –Naviance –Top college choices –Future plans (career, major) –Upcoming Testing Opportunities –Applications/Teacher Recommendations

Your Game Plan is Critical Safety Schools Target Schools Reach Schools Number of schools to apply to

Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions Major Factors –Rigor of Academic Program –Sixth Semester GPA/Rank –SAT/ACT Scores Other Factors –Co-curricular involvement –Letters of Recommendation –Essay/Interview if required –Senior Year Grades

Early Action (non- binding) Early Decision (binding) Rolling (reviewed when received) Regular Types of Admission Plans

Important Dates! October 15 th Recommendation Letters: Teacher requests complete by this day November 1 st Common Early Action/Decision deadline November 27 th Thanksgiving: All applications completed by this date January 1 st FAFSA Available: Fill out Federal Student Aid Application April 1 st Decision Notifications Received (Regular Admission) May 1 st Enrollment Deadline: All students must decide on college choice

Processing the Application Student  Request letters of rec in person AND on Naviance  Complete & send application  Complete FERPA waiver on Common App, if applicable  Request transcripts through Naviance  Communicate deadlines  Provide to counselor any supplements Counselor  Send transcripts, supplements and letters of recommendation

Naviance Naviance …request transcripts/letters of recommendation …college visits …personality type …college search

Applying to Rutgers Apply on-line Application deadline: December 1 No transcripts or recommendations SRAR – Student Reported Academic Record Request an “unofficial transcript” from your counselor

Applying to Rowan College at Gloucester County Students attend the Priority Admissions Program information session on: Wednesday, December 10 8:00am Students will take the Accuplacer test Score of 500 or above on SAT Math/CR = exemption REGISTER!!! NJ STARS program Dual Enrollment agreements

Local County College Programs 1-2 Year Programs leading to professional licensure Fields with high demand for positions/short supply of workers See handout for additional information Two-Year Vocational/Trade Schools

Admissions counselors conduct a brief interview and offer admission to the college on the spot Students must complete the entire application process prior to the interview, including: –Complete application, send SAT/ACT scores, request transcripts, etc. –Sign up for the IDD on Naviance! Some schools even offer scholarships during the interview! Instant Decision Days (IDDs)

The following schools are participating in IDDs at Clearview this fall: –Moravian College, Ramapo College, Widener University, Millersville University, Philadelphia University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Stockton College, Montclair University, Monmouth University, West Chester University, La Salle University, Arcadia University & Rider University (confirmed)

Scholarships College- based Community- based Scholarship bulletin

Monthly Scholarship Bulletin

Financial Aid  After January 1, 2015 at:  Financial Aid Night at Clearview: Thursday, December 11 7:00 pm in the Theatre  Contact the financial aid office of a specific college

NCAA Eligibility Division I and II – /NCAA.jsp - NCAA Eligibility Center /NCAA.jsp If you are a prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athlete, make sure you are registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Reminders/Dates… Keep an eye on senior year grades Finish/Re-visit colleges (in March/April) Do you need to take the SAT/SAT Subject Nov. 8 or Dec. 6 or the ACT on Dec. 13? Check out Clearview’s Web-site/Naviance for up- to-date college information –Go to: – “Guidance”: Allow 2 weeks to process transcripts October 16 th – College Fair (over 125 colleges) in the RCGC Phys. Education Center – 6–8 pm

Questions? Concerns? Mr. TerryMrs. Donnelly Ms. Marandola Dr. Wilson-Hill Mr. Cornacchia Mr. Sommers ASK A COUNSELOR!