Catskill High School Junior Planning Night Preparing parents and students for senior year and post- secondary planning Beth Daly, School Counselor Kelly Konsul, School Counselor

AGENDA Junior Planning Night Goals NAVIANCE Introduction Spring Timeline for Juniors Senior Handbook Introduction 10 Steps to Good College Planning Q & A

Junior Parent Night Goals Identify the challenges seniors face in balancing the senior year Understand the post-secondary planning process Simplify college search and application process Assist parents in becoming an informed support for your son or daughter in planning for the senior year and the year following graduation Provide resources for parent questions

Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change GUIDE TO FAMILY CONNECTION TO ACCESS YOUR FAMILY CONNECTION GO TO THE WEBSITE:

Overview Naviance Family Connection is a comprehensive tool created to assist students and parents with the following:  College Application Process  College Planning  Career Planning

Using Family Connection for college and career planning will:  Provide the best, and most current, resources for students and parents  Facilitate a thorough college search  Maintain effective communications between students, parents and guidance  Empower all students to make well-informed college and career choices.

SPRING TIMELINE FOR JUNIORS Register and prepare for SAT/ACT Meet with counselors for senior year course selection Complete NAVIANCE milestones College Road Trip Attend local College Fair at Hudson Valley Community College Visit Colleges

SAT / ACT DATES EXAMEXAM DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE SATMay 2 nd March 31 st SATJune 6 th May 5 th ACTApril 4 th February 27 th ACTJune 13 th May 8 th To be eligible for the Byrd Scholarships, students must take their first SAT exam no later than June 30 th for SAT I and August 31 st for SAT II

NAVIANCE MILESTONES for Juniors Do What Your Are Game Plan Survey Activities Resume Scheduling Conference My Colleges My Careers

College Road Trip DATE TBA Fonda-Fultonville Community College SUNY Oneonta or Cobleskill Hartwick College Scavenger Hunt Opportunity to film a documentary

Hudson Valley Community College College Fair The Capital Area School Development Association will sponsor a Spring College Fair at HVCC on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. Over 150 colleges will be in attendance. This is a great way to learn about a variety of schools, place yourself on numerous mailing lists, and meet with college admissions representatives. Website:

College Visits Walk around campus; schedule a tour with a current student Attend a class (if in session) Schedule an interview with an admissions counselor Tour dorms and/or spend the night Ask yourself, “Can I picture myself on this campus?”

SENIOR HANDBOOK Senior Timeline College Visits Types of Admissions College Application Process Types of Financial Aid Financial Aid Forms Senior Programs and Dates

NCAA REGISTRAION Be aware of course requirements If you are considering playing Division I or II sports at college, you must register with the NCAA Register online at Begin registration in Spring of Junior year

10 Steps to Good College Planning 1.Use NAVIANCE to match aptitudes, interests and goals with schools and programs 2.Register for a rigorous and balanced senior course schedule 3.Sign up for college entrance exams; SAT and/or ACT 4.Build a list of schools / programs to research 5.Plan school visits

10 Steps to Good College Planning (cont.) 6.Build a list of schools to apply to with due dates 7.Submit applications 8.Apply for financial aid and scholarships 9.Use a calendar to plan due dates, registration dates, deadlines, and events 10.Fall senior appointment

NACAC TIPS FOR PARENTS: Dos and Don’ts for college admissions Do learn about the college admissions process Do discuss restrictions up front Don’t limit choices based on fees Do remind child of deadlines Do listen and offer advice when asked Don’t make decisions for your child Do encourage and celebrate Do encourage your child to apply to both reach schools, as well as a safety school

RESOURCES CHS Guidance Website konsul%20website/main2.htm konsul%20website/main2.htm NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION /catskillshs /catskillshs

Q & A Session