2015

WELCOME Ryan DePuy – SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY Brittany McCall – RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Ed Stone – RIDER UNIVERSITY Dotti Pursley – BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE

THE BASICS  Standardized Test Scores  Academic Record  Essay  Letters of Recommendation

Standardized Tests SATACT 3 Components: Critical Reading Mathematics Writing 5 Components: English Mathematics Reading Science Writing (optional) Aptitude TestAchievement Test Max. Score 2400Max. Score 36 Penalty for wrong answersNo penalty for wrong answers

Standardized Test  ACT/SAT I and II Spring 3 times  AP Exams Can choose to send 3 or better  SAT II = Subject Test Highly selective school Test Optional School

Letter of Recommendation  Counselor Recommendation Brag Sheets – June 1 st Brag Sheets – June 1 st  ASK Teachers PERSONALLY!! Teacher Questionnaire – June 1 st Teacher Questionnaire – June 1 st

Academic Record  GPA – 100 point scale at NBCRHS  Grades vs. Class Rank  Academic Rigor  Strong senior year schedule

Essay  Most difficult part of the application  Brainstorm First  YOUR “VOICE” Don’t write to impress Don’t write to impress Talk with your English Teacher Talk with your English Teacher *PROOF READ*

 Communication Four year school Two year school In-State Out of State  Initial Research – “Family Connection”  College Fairs  Yellow Ribbon Schools (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Selection Factors  Location: Distance from home Resident or Commuter Urban Suburban Rural  Size: Small Medium Large  Public vs. Private

Name vs. Fit What is Best for “Me?” What is Best for “Me?” Your goals Your goals Abilities Abilities Personality Personality Do I fit in? Do I fit in?

Name vs Fit Fit  Comfortable Academically Academically ○ Appropriate major ○ Courses ○ Class size ○ Amount of personal attention Socially Socially ○ Activities reflect interest ○ Feel like you can be yourself

VISIT Visit schools Attend Open Houses when the student body is there.  Ask questions

Selection Factors Athletics Services Desired Major Size

Selection Factors Special Programs Quality of Faculty Diversity of Student Body Cost

The Process  What type of application is available? Paper Apply online Common Application Don’t wait! APPLY October, November, December

How many applications should I send? Average scores are slightly higher then your own 2 Reach Similar to other students applying to that school 3 or 4 Target Scores are better then the average student applying 2 or 3 “Safety”

Helpful Tips  Have an appropriate address  Screen Facebook  Proof read EVERYTHING  Be proactive – don’t be afraid to contact an institution to follow up on your application  Seek out your counselor – pay attention to deadlines

Student Athletes 

NCAA.org Click Eligibility Center

NBCRHS Popular Institutions  The College of New Jersey  Rowan University  Rutgers University  Penn State University  University of Delaware  University of Maryland  Towson University  Ramapo

 Arcadia  Arizona State University  Boston College  Johnson & Wales University  Pace University  University of Vermont  Temple  Montclair State University  Monmouth University

Military Student Links  /Yellow_Ribbon_Pamphlet.pdf /Yellow_Ribbon_Pamphlet.pdf 

Important Accounts    High School Counseling Careers Careers Career Cruising User Name – Northern Career Cruising User Name – Northern Password - Burlington Password - Burlington

Financial Aid  Fall of  January of

College Acceptance Factors Acceptanc e Academic Rigor Grades & GPA SAT/ACT Scores Activities Letters of Rec Essay/ Interview ServiceAwards Demonstrated Interest Acceptanc e

THANK YOU! Questions?