NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT/STUDENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS High School Counselors: Mr. Dave Witucki Mr. Dave Witucki Mrs. Cindy Morris Mrs. Cindy Morris Mrs. Sarah Gammans Mrs. Sarah Gammans Mr. Mike Kapustka Mr. Mike Kapustka

GUIDANCE SERVICES AND RESOURCES The Northview High School Guidance Department is committed to prepare all students for life’s next step through comprehensive academic, personal, and post-secondary guidance in collaboration with staff, parents, and community. A.Counselor Accountability 1. Mr. Kapustka (A, B, H) 2. Mr. Witucki (C-G) 3. Mrs. Morris (I-P) 4. Mrs. Gammans (Q-Z) B.General Housekeeping Details 1. Scheduling Appointments 2. Academic/College 3. Personal/Social Issues

Parents register on Naviance Family Connection page. Please stop in during tonight’s Open House if you need registration help. Tour the website Family Connection/Naviance!

College search. College search. Schedule college visits with links to colleges. Schedule college visits with links to colleges. Sign up for college reps high school visits. Sign up for college reps high school visits. Apply to colleges and track applications. Apply to colleges and track applications. Request transcripts to be sent to colleges. Request transcripts to be sent to colleges. Receive s from the NHS Guidance Office for upcoming events. Receive s from the NHS Guidance Office for upcoming events. STUDENTS SHOULD BE CHECKING REGULARLY. BE SURE ADDRESS IS UP TO DATE. STUDENTS SHOULD BE CHECKING REGULARLY. BE SURE ADDRESS IS UP TO DATE. Naviance Family Connections

SENIOR YEAR “ACTION PLAN” A. Standardized Testing (ACT, SAT & SAT Tests) SIGN UP DEADLINES NOTE: ACT SAT Sept. 18 th for Oct. 24 th *Test Sept. 4 th for Oct. 3rd* Test Nov. 6 th for Dec. 12 th TestOct. 9 th for Nov. 7 th Test Nov. 6 th for Dec. 12 th TestOct. 9 th for Nov. 7 th Test *Final test date for scholarship consideration at many colleges. B. Area College Nights -National Christian College Fairs/ Cornerstone University Monday, Sep.21st/ 6:30-8:30pm Monday, Sep.21st/ 6:30-8:30pm -College Night/Aquinas College Thurs., Oct. 22nd / 6:30-8:00pm C.College Visitation D.On Site Representative Visits – Register through Family Connections/Naviance

SENIOR YEAR “ACTION PLAN” E.Applying to Post-Secondary Options F.Important Application Deadline Dates G.MME (Spring)-For those who have not taken. - No retakes allowed H.NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center I.A.P. Testing NOTE: A.P. exam was $91.00 last year. More specific information will be provided in Feb.

ACT ACT *Test Date: Sat., Oct. 24 th Registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 18 th *Final test date for scholarship consideration at many colleges. *Test Date: Sat., Dec. 12 th Registration deadline: Fri., Nov. 6th *If you receive free or reduced lunch contact your counselor for fee waiver request. *If you receive free or reduced lunch contact your counselor for fee waiver request. ACT Test

SAT Test & SAT Subject Tests *Test Date: Sat., Oct. 3rd Late registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 18th *Test Date: Sat., Nov. 7th Registration deadline: Fri.., Oct. 1 st *Test Date: Sat., Dec. 5th Registration deadline: Thurs., Nov. 6 th

College Campus Visits and Applications In Family Connection, log onto the college website. In Family Connection, log onto the college website. On the admissions page, search for “visit college” option to reserve a tour date and time. On the admissions page, search for “visit college” option to reserve a tour date and time. In addition to the general tour, we recommend arranging appointments with specific academic offices, financial aid, etc. In addition to the general tour, we recommend arranging appointments with specific academic offices, financial aid, etc. Application deadlines vary, but we strongly recommend application submissions by mid-October in order to receive maximum consideration for college-based scholarship consideration (specific academic programs, competitions, etc.). Application deadlines vary, but we strongly recommend application submissions by mid-October in order to receive maximum consideration for college-based scholarship consideration (specific academic programs, competitions, etc.). Please check college websites to verify deadlines. Many colleges have Early Action or Notification for admissions and scholarships.

Students sign up for Admissions Representative Visits Through Family Connections. This is communicated via student announcements, promotion in classrooms, etc.

NOTES REGARDING the NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE  T ranscript requests must be made through Family Connection.  Letters of recommendation (requested via Family Connection) require 5-7 working days.  ACT/SAT test scores need to be sent to each college being applied to.

COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS Your student should: Keep their Family Connection account updated Keep their Family Connection account updated Be sure address is appropriate and professional Be sure address is appropriate and professional Check on a regular basis Check on a regular basis Complete applications primarily on their own Complete applications primarily on their own

NCAA & NAIA Students who wish to participate in athletics at Division I, Division II, or NAIA colleges must be certified by the NCAA or the NAIA Eligibility Centers Students who wish to participate in athletics at Division I, Division II, or NAIA colleges must be certified by the NCAA or the NAIA Eligibility Centers Core curriculum requirements and test scores must meet eligibility standards. Please schedule an appointment with the Guidance Office for more specific information. Core curriculum requirements and test scores must meet eligibility standards. Please schedule an appointment with the Guidance Office for more specific information. Be sure to send ACT scores directly through Be sure to send ACT scores directly through Link to both athletic Eligibility Centers through Family Connections. Link to both athletic Eligibility Centers through Family Connections.

GENERAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS Financial Aid Meeting: January 7, 2016/7:00pm FAFSA recommended deadline- Feb. 19, Actual deadline- March 1, 2016 Check prospective college websites regarding additional financial aid requirements. (CSS Profile or Institutional ) Scholarship Information in Family Connection under the “college” tab.

SPRING College commitment: May 1 st, 2016 College commitment: May 1 st, 2016 *Students must make a final decision on the institution they will be attending A.P. Testing:May 2nd – May 13th, 2016 A.P. Testing:May 2nd – May 13th, 2016 CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested) CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested) Graduation:Tue., May 31st, 2016 Graduation:Tue., May 31st, 2016

Additional Resources… NORTHVIEW WEBSITE NORTHVIEW WEBSITE Student News (announcements)Student News (announcements) Senior Parent Meeting PowerpointSenior Parent Meeting Powerpoint Senior Audit PowerpointSenior Audit Powerpoint

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