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 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

SPRING TIMELINE FOR JUNIORS Register for SAT/ACT Meet with counselors for senior year course selection College Road Trip Attend local College Fair at Hudson Valley Community College Visit Colleges Register with NCAA (if applicable)

SAT / ACT DATES EXAMEXAM DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE SATMay 7 th April 8 th SATJune 4 th May 6 th ACTApril 9 th March 4 th ACTJune 11 th May 6 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

SAT & ACT REGISTRATION SAT – –$47 ACT – –$33 / $48 We recommend taking both exams this spring and retake one exam in the fall. MUST REGISTER ONLINE

SENIOR COURSES English 12 Participation in Gov’t Economics Math Science Physical Education Electives

College Road Trip Date: TBD Colleges: TBD Application Process Scavenger Hunt

Hudson Valley Community College College Fair The Capital Area School Development Association will sponsor a Spring College Fair at HVCC on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 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: We will have a bus leaving CHS at 8:30 am and returning at 11:00 am. Permission slips will be available after Spring Break.

COLLEGE SEARCH College Fairs Talk to friends & family Ask questions…teachers, counsleor

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?” Use Checklist

College Application Process Complete application Online applications: submit; print copy; give copy to Mrs. Broccolo; print counselor’s & teacher’s forms; give counselor’s form to Mrs. Broccolo Paper applications: complete and give to Mrs. Broccolo Create Activities Resume Ask teachers for Letter of Recommendation Give Activities Resume & Teacher Recommendation Form to teachers & counselors for Letter of Recommendation Once all recommendations are submitted to guidance, they will be mailed to all schools applied to along with your transcript. Schools will communicate with you that all materials have not been received. These usually cross in the mail with our submission. **Don’t panic** Bring correspondence in to Mrs. Broccolo to confirm submission.

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 $60 Begin registration in Fall of Junior year

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

10 Steps to Good College Planning 1.Register for a rigorous and balanced senior course schedule 2.Sign up for college entrance exams; SAT and/or ACT 3.Register with Peterson’s StudentEdge for career exploration, SAT & ACT Preparation and college planning. School code: GTRJLBCH 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 Peterson’s StudentEdge College Week Live

Q & A Session