1. MARCH 9, 2016 East Hartford High School College Planning Night

2. Guidance Frank Staples Department Head Cathy BarryA-L Sara JohnsonM-Z

3. How do I select a college? 2 year, 4 year, technical Location – distance, setting Size Cost Academic majors/programs Student Life – athletics, activities Special programs – 5 year combined, study abroad

4. College Search Career Center  Online Search (see page 6 of the College Planning Guide)  Naviance Family Connection College Visits or Attend Presentations Review College Guides Meet with Guidance Counselor

5. College Admissions Criteria Transcript  GPA  Rank Application Essay Resume SAT and/or ACT Scores Recommendations Talents/Unique Skills Personal Interview

6. Transcript What is a transcript? What information is on a transcript? How do I receive a copy of my transcript?

7. GPA and Class Rank Based on 6 semesters of academic work; final rank includes 7 th semester. Rank is calculated twice during senior year. Many applications contain a counselor’s report.

8. Essay Remember- essays can reveal personality, creativity and values not revealed anywhere else in the process. Be creative but address and answer the question asked in the application. Write, rewrite, and rewrite again. Ask your English teacher to critique.

9. Application Standard, Early Decision or Early Action Online Common Application - www.commonapp.org Hard Copy (becoming obsolete) Fee Waiver (for eligible students with F/R lunch) Deadlines (November, January, February, March) Rolling Admissions

10. Resume Name Address Phone Email (appropriate) Extracurricular Activities Volunteer/Paid Work Experience Special Skills/Interests Honors/Award received

11. Naviance Conduct College Search, Create Resume, SAT/ACT Prep EHHS website  Education links tab on left  Look for Naviance Family Connection  Login: email = student id # Password = M/Fmmddyy

12. Test Scores SAT  $52.50  (2 fee waivers available for F/R lunch eligible students) SAT Subject Tests ACT  $54.50 CEEB Code 070170 To register:  Online www.collegeboard.org SAT, Subject testswww.collegeboard.org www.act.org ACTwww.act.org

13. Special Skills and Talents Are you a talented trombone player? Maybe the college marching band is looking for you… Are you a state champion in track? Maybe the college needs you to boost their program… If you have a special talent, make sure you contact the college of your choice to let them know.

14. Recommendations Complete a senior profile sheet to help others get to know you better. Ask two teachers that know you well.  Can they write about who you are as a STUDENT and a PERSON? Ask early.

15. College Visits & Interviews If you are comfortable speaking in this setting, try to set up an interview during a college visit. Ask thoughtful questions. Bring an unofficial copy of transcript. Dress appropriately. Some college may recommend/require.

16. Financial Aid FAFSA CSS Profile Scholarships Attend EHHS Financial Aid Night- November 2016 US Dept. of Education  http://www.ed.gov/studentaid http://www.ed.gov/studentaid

17. Next Steps Schedule an appointment with your Guidance Counselor. Utilize Naviance Family Connection. Visit Career Center. Visit Colleges. Attend College Fairs. Continue to do well academically.

18. College Field Trips

19. Upcoming Events NACAC College Fair-March 30&31-Hartford Convention Center. For a list of schools go to: http://bit.ly/NCFExhibitorSearch EHHS College/Career Expo- May 19 during school day ACT’s-June 11 th (register by may 6 th ) SAT’s- May 7 th (register by April 9 th ) - June 4 th (register by May 5 th )