1. Randolph High School October 8, 2015

2. The College Experts

3. Welcome

4. Log-in to Naviance Take the PSAT Register for Spring SAT and/or ACT Test Complete College Search on Naviance Begin to visit Colleges! Develop a broad list of colleges Earn excellent grades Take on leadership positions in your clubs and activities Schedule College Conference with your Counselor

5. Sign Transcript Release Form and return to your Counselor Take SAT and/or ACT and send scores to Colleges Use Naviance for College /Interest Searches Ask 2 Teachers for Letters of Recommendation Complete Student/Parent Brag Sheets and Resume Visit Colleges!

6. Register on Common Application (commonapp.org) Refine College List Begin to Complete Applications Online Work on Essay Visit Colleges!

7.  Must Apply through Naviance Documents only sent electronically  College Search Scattergrams College Compare College Rep Visits Scholarships  Career and Interest and Personality Inventory

9.  Your transcript is the most important document in the application process - Grades - Rigor - Improvement

10. Meet all graduation requirements - 140 Credits STRONGLY ENCOURAGED - Four years of math, science, foreign language, social studies and English Maintain high performance and rigor Final college acceptances contingent upon successful senior year

11. Stuart Schmill - Dean of Admissions Massachusetts Institute of Technology

12. Penn State University— 37,000 + Undergraduate Students Muhlenberg College— Less than 3000 Undergraduate students

13.  Size  Geographic Location  Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural)  Areas of study  Facilities: Library, Research Labs, etc.  Social Atmosphere, Campus Life, Sports, Arts  Religious affiliation  Support services

14. The College Experts

15.  190+ Annually  Unit Lunch Visits  Demonstrate Interest Marty O'Connell, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives

16.  Open Houses  Virtual Tours  In Person Campus Visits  Interview whenever possible  The most valuable experience is one where you can actually experience the college first hand!

17.  Take the PSAT in October  PSAT Score Report – Coming in January  My College QuickStart

18.  ACT vs. SAT  Changes in the SAT – March 2015  Send directly from College Board or Educational Testing Service  SAT Subject Tests

19. Students must contact the testing agency to request scores to be sent to each college. RHS does not report SAT or ACT scores on the transcript. SAT - www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org ACT – www.ACT.orgwww.ACT.org

20.  Student and Demographic Data  Academic Information  Extracurricular Activities  Essay(s)  Signature – electronically  Payment (if required)

21. ◦ Transcript ◦ School Profile ◦ Secondary School Report Form ◦ Counselor Recommendation ◦ Teacher Recommendations

22. Dr. Joyce V. Brown, Counseling Consultant, Chicago Public Schools

23.  Common Application – 5 Essay Choices  Unique and Individualized – with Supporting Details  Essay Length  Proofread your essay!

24.  In Naviance  Update annually  Include: Extra Curricular Activities Athletics Honors and Awards Outside Activities Volunteer/Community Service  Meet with your school counselor to review

25. Counselor Letter Brag Sheets - April Resume Teacher Letter Naviance Request Form No More than Two Thank You Note

26.  Early Decision—Binding …………..November 1  Early Action—Non Binding ……….November 1  Preference/Priority Deadline  Rolling Admission  Regular Admission  Guidance requires 2 weeks notice to process all paperwork!!! Completing applications by Thanksgiving is a good goal!

27.  Plan to file the FAFSA January 1st of the senior year  CSS Profile  Attend our Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday evening, November 20th at 6 PM

28. Encourage student to stay in contact with the RHS Counseling Office. Communication is essential. Allow ample time for essay writing (summer, 2 months) Record all requirements of your list early Standardized testing requirements, supplements, essays, deadlines, etc.

29. Thank You for Coming!