College/Scheduling Conference Evening 2016

Agenda Conference meeting basics Conference meeting basics Planning for college Planning for college Testing Testing Building resume Building resume Exploring Exploring Making choices Making choices Other considerations/responsibilities Other considerations/responsibilities Questions Questions

Academic Scheduling/Review Making the Most of Course Selections: Admissions Counselors’ Perspectives Making the Most of Course Selections: Admissions Counselors’ Perspectives Making the Most of Course Selections: Admissions Counselors’ Perspectives Making the Most of Course Selections: Admissions Counselors’ Perspectives Transcript-what courses have I taken so far? Transcript-what courses have I taken so far? Have I made my best effort in my classes? Have I made my best effort in my classes? Have I challenged myself to take advanced levels such as AP, IB, Honors and Dual Enrollment Courses? Have I challenged myself to take advanced levels such as AP, IB, Honors and Dual Enrollment Courses? What’s my current GPA? What’s my current GPA?

Student/Counselor/Parent Meeting Sign-ups (appointments available through early March, sign-ups end February 11 th ) Sign-ups (appointments available through early March, sign-ups end February 11 th ) Review scheduling choices/options/transcript Review scheduling choices/options/transcript course selection course selection Post-secondary thoughts/planning Post-secondary thoughts/planning

Planning for College

Review Your PSAT Scores Online scores available to schools: Jan. 6 Online scores available to schools: Jan. 6 Online scores available to students/parents: Jan. 7 *student must create a College Board account to access scores Online scores available to students/parents: Jan. 7 *student must create a College Board account to access scores at-nmsqt-psat-10 at-nmsqt-psat-10 Paper scores will be sent to schools by January 29 th Paper scores will be sent to schools by January 29 th

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SAT, SAT Subject and ACT SAT: Old version—January 23 rd, new version—March 5 th (register by February 5 th ) SAT: Old version—January 23 rd, new version—March 5 th (register by February 5 th )student.collegeboard.org SAT Subject tests-one hour-subject: biology, French, History, math, etc. SAT Subject tests-one hour-subject: biology, French, History, math, etc.student.collegeboard.org ACT-alternate option to the SAT-Consists of four multiple- choice tests: English, Reading, Math and Science; optional writing test but is not part of composite score; possible score of 36 ACT-alternate option to the SAT-Consists of four multiple- choice tests: English, Reading, Math and Science; optional writing test but is not part of composite score; possible score of 36www.actstudent.org

Use Naviance You must have internet access in order to use this site. Go to rbrhs.org and click “Naviance” under student links:rbrhs.org Interest inventories Career exploration Explore colleges Track college applications and data Complete the self-assessment and resume Search for scholarships Sign up for college visits Not sure what to major in in college? Take the Career Interest Profiler Watch for a Naviance Night in the Spring!

Get Involved Clubs Clubs Sports Sports Religious/volunteer/community service groups Religious/volunteer/community service groups Summer programs, experiences and internships Summer programs, experiences and internships Leadership positions are a bonus! Leadership positions are a bonus!

Explore College Options Complete the College Super Match or the College Search on Naviance Complete the College Super Match or the College Search on Naviance Save your search Save your search Add schools of interest to your prospective college list Add schools of interest to your prospective college list Schedule a meeting with your counselor to discuss your college list Schedule a meeting with your counselor to discuss your college list Identify Safety, Target and Reach schools

Visit Colleges Research college/university Research college/university Schedule a tour with their admissions office Schedule a tour with their admissions office Meet admissions counselors Meet admissions counselors Consider sitting in on a class (if possible) Consider sitting in on a class (if possible) Talk to a professor or student from the department of the major in which you are interested Talk to a professor or student from the department of the major in which you are interested

Things to Consider Does the school have my major? Does the school have my major? Is there an Honors Program? Is there an Honors Program? Visit a dormitory and/or friend Visit a dormitory and/or friend Sample the dining hall food Sample the dining hall food Talk about tuition and financial aid Talk about tuition and financial aid Ask about the freshman retention and 4-5 year graduation rate Ask about the freshman retention and 4-5 year graduation rate Double check entrance requirements for admission-Am I suited for this school academically? Double check entrance requirements for admission-Am I suited for this school academically?

Teacher Recommendations May/June of junior year—decide who to ask May/June of junior year—decide who to ask Ask teacher IN PERSON first! Ask teacher IN PERSON first! September/October—complete an electronic request/reminder on Naviance September/October—complete an electronic request/reminder on Naviance Hi Ms. Smith! Thanks so much for writing my college letter of recommendation. Just as a reminder, I’m hoping to have my applications out by …….. Thanks again! Sincerely, Joe Jones

Student-Athletes Speak with your coaches and school counselor about programs and eligibility Speak with your coaches and school counselor about programs and eligibility Sign up with the NCAA Clearinghouse now if you plan to play intercollegiate sports either Division I or II Sign up with the NCAA Clearinghouse now if you plan to play intercollegiate sports either Division I or II

Timeline Grade 9 Enroll in challenging courses; put forth your best effort; explore, explore, explore! Enroll in challenging courses; put forth your best effort; explore, explore, explore! Grade 11 Continue efforts from grades 9 and 10; begin to develop prospective college list; take SAT/ACT and review scores; consider SAT/ACT prep; request recommendations Continue efforts from grades 9 and 10; begin to develop prospective college list; take SAT/ACT and review scores; consider SAT/ACT prep; request recommendations Grade 12 CONTINUE efforts from previous years; take SAT/ACT; continue/complete college applications; apply for financial aid CONTINUE efforts from previous years; take SAT/ACT; continue/complete college applications; apply for financial aid Grade 10 Continue efforts from grade 9; take PSAT; begin to develop resume; review transcript Continue efforts from grade 9; take PSAT; begin to develop resume; review transcript

QUESTIONS????

Thank you for attention! If you have any further questions or concerns, discuss them with your school counselor!