1. Junior College Planning Night
Randolph High School

3. Fall/Winter Timeline 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

4. Spring Timeline
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!

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

6. Transcript
Your transcript is the most important document in the application process
- Grades
- Rigor
- Improvement

7. Scheduling Considerations
Meet all graduation requirements 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

8. Marty O'Connell - Executive Director Colleges That Change Lives

9. College Size Private vs. Public Urban and Suburban
Penn State University—
37,000 + Undergraduate Students
Muhlenberg College—
Less than 3000 Undergraduate students
Private vs. Public
Urban and Suburban

10. Visitation Considerations
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

11. College Visits Attend College Fairs at RHS
Attend regional College Fairs such as CCM
Visit College Campuses
Demonstrate Interest
Virtual Tours
Interview whenever possible
The most valuable experience is one where you can actually experience the college first hand!

12. Naviance  Must utilize Naviance for application process. Documents
are sent through Naviance electronically
 College Search
Scattergrams
College Compare
College Rep Visits
Scholarships
 Career and Interest and Personality Inventory

16. College Admissions Testing
Take the PSAT as a junior
PSAT Score Report – Coming in December

17. College Admissions Testing
ACT vs. SAT
Take Spring of Junior Year
Send directly from College Board or Educational Testing Service
SAT Subject Tests

18. College Admissions Testing
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 -
ACT –

19. Components of the Application to be completed by student
Student and Demographic Data
Academic Information
Extracurricular Activities
Essay(s)
Signature – electronically
Payment (if required)

20. What will the School Counselor Send?
Transcript
School Profile
Secondary School Report Form
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendations

21. The College Essay Common Application – 5 Essay Choices
Unique and Individualized – with Supporting Details
Essay Length
Proofread your essay!

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

23. Letters of Recommendation
Counselor Letter
“Brag Sheets” and Resume to your counselor by April
Teacher Letter
Ask teacher in person
Request through Naviance
“Request for Teacher letter” form to teacher by April

24. Deadlines Important! Completing applications by
Early Decision—Binding
Early Action—Non Binding
Preference/Priority Deadline
Rolling Admission
Regular Admission
Guidance requires 2 weeks notice to process all paperwork!!!
Check the deadlines on each college website
Completing applications by
Thanksgiving is a good goal!

25. Financial Aid & Scholarships
Plan to file the FAFSA October 1st of the senior year
CSS Profile is required by some schools. Check CollegeBoard
Attend our Financial Aid Workshop in early fall of senior year

26. Final Thoughts…
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.

27. Junior College Planning Night
Thank You for Coming!