College and Career Planning Workshops 2014 Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio, Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson

Tonight’s Agenda  6:00-6:25  Introduction- Workshop Options  The College Application Process at SHS   6:30-6:55 Session A  7:00-7:25 Session B  7:30- 8:00 Session C The Class of 2017 is selling pizza & drinks in the cafeteria until 5:50

Workshop Options  The College Essay Sessions A, B & C Room 108 Pam Heroux, Salve Regina University  College Week Live Sessions A, B, & C Media Center Computer Lab Danielle Cohen, College Week Live

Workshop Options  First Impressions from an Admissions Officer’s Perspective Sessions A and B, auditorium Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island  The Common Application Session C, auditorium Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island

Workshop Options  Best Fit Colleges Sessions A and B, Room 135 Ray Dube, Johnson and Wales University  Resume Writing Sessions A, B, and C, Room 150E Ann Andrews & Erica Valentine, SHS Business Department

What’s in the Media Center? Mini College/Career Fair Sessions A, B and C

Mini College/Career Fair 1. Rhode Island College Jason Anthony, Assistant Director of Admissions 2. Bryant University Katie McAtee, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions

Mini College/Career Fair 3. Community College of Rhode Island: The Joint Admissions Program & How to Apply Rob Giovino, Associate Director of Admissions 4. New England Institute of Technology Matt Campanelli, High School Representative

Mini College/Career Fair 5. US Air Force Jesse Walsh, Recruiter 6. US Navy AMI Lemuel Andres, Recruiter

Mini College/Career Fair 7. US Marines Sgt. Devario Graham, Recruiter 8. US Army Sgt. 1 st Class Seth Rathbun, Recruiter

Mini College/Career Fair 9.Early Enrollment Program - Rhode Island College Susan Poor, Associate Director/EEP 10. Scholarships & Helpful Resources

Smithfield High School Guidance Program Visit our website at

Sophomores and Juniors  PSAT’s  October 2014  Register in September  Results in December  Fee waivers for juniors  WaytogoRI.org –Grades 9, 10, 11  National College Fair in Providence - April 26 from 12-3 at RI Convention Center

Juniors  Junior Newsletter and College Planning Center of RI Guide  Seniors sharing their experiences with the college application process  Informational session in September on the college application process

Testing  SAT Reasoning includes 3 sections:  Math (includes Algebra 2)  Critical Reading  Writing  How many times should a student test?  Score Choice  Changes –Class of 2016

SAT Subject Tests  Required for admission or placement at some more selective schools  Take 1 to 3 subject tests  Same dates as SAT Reasoning Tests

ACT’s (American College Test)  College entrance exam traditionally used by colleges in the mid-west  Colleges accept scores from either the ACT or SAT

SAT Prep Courses available at:  SHS  CCRI  Kaplan  Princeton Review  Sylvan Learning Center  Paul Tukey

Choosing Colleges  Waytogori.org  Collegeboard.org  College Week Live  Peterson’s and College Board reference books  Rugg’s Recommendations

Advice for Students  Communication  Visit schools  Start Early  Organization  Deadlines

Advice for Students Create a list of schools that include  Reach  Possible  Safety

Advice for Parents  Communication  Watch deadlines  Relax!  Do not fill out the applications

Types of Decisions  Early Decision  Early Action  Regular Decision  Rolling Admissions

A few popular merit scholarships requiring early action deadlines: URI Centennial*  3.4 GPA (89)  1200 SAT(CR & M)  26 ACT  December 1 * Based upon 2014 criteria RIC Presidential*  Top 30%  1100 SAT (CR & M)  24 ACT  December 15** **RIC does not list an early deadline on the common application

Common Application  One application used by many schools  Supplements  Teacher evaluations  Secondary school report  Electronic transcript  Challenges

Application Packages include… From the student  Application & Supplements  Application Fee or Waiver  Essay  Resume  Teacher Recommendations & Forms

Procedures  Student brings in stamped, addressed envelope if sending paper transcript  If using the Common Application, students must invite counselors and teachers for the transcript and recommendations

Application Packages include… From the school  Counselor Recommendation & Form  Transcript From CollegeBoard  SAT Scores

New England Regional Student Program

College Planning Center of Rhode Island Warwick Mall

Resumes  Community service  Employment  Awards  Extra-curricular activities  Special talents  Leadership

If you need help finding a room, see a counselor. Enjoy your evening!