1. WELCOME TO JUNIOR COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT
Guidance Department
Mrs. Kerry Alexander – Director (last names H-Z)
Mrs. Anna Patel– Counselor (last names A-G)
Ms. Samantha Church – Freshman Counselor
Mrs. Cheryl Celentano – Guidance Secretary

3. WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?
Academic Record
Testing
Essays
Extracurricular Activities
Letters of Recommendation
Honors and Awards
Interviews

4. Getting Started - NAVIANCE
Profile
Career Interest Profiler
Resume
Colleges I’m Thinking About
Colleges I’m Applying To

5. HOW TO RESEARCH & CHOOSE COLLEGES
Naviance research
College Board – My College Quickstart from PSAT
Safe/Target/Reach
Be realistic
Parents are a great resource
Do your research – take ownership

6. FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE College Reps at SHA College Fairs Campus Visit
College Interviews

7. APPLYING TO COLLEGE Apply online Transcripts Essay
Teacher Recommendations
Test Scores – SHA does not send test scores to colleges
Senior College Application Evening

8. STANDARDIZED TESTING PSAT – done!
SAT – March , May, October, November, December
SUBJECT TESTS – same as SAT dates
ACT – April, June, September, October, December
AP Exams - May
It is your responsibility to determine which tests are required for each of your colleges
Test Optional Colleges

9. TYPES OF ADMISSION Regular Early Decision (ED) – binding
Early Action (EA) – non binding
Single Choice Early Action (SCEA) or Restricted Early Action (REA) – non binding
Rolling Admission

10. FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Night – September
Financial Planning Seminar - November
SHA website
FAFSA – October – 3 months EARLIER
CSS Profile – October – important to know which of your colleges require this
Net Price Calculator
Financial Safety Schools

11. STUDENT ATHLETES
See SHA College Planning Guide for NCAA policies
Refer to NCAA website for more specific information

12. JUNIOR CONFERENCES
Set up your junior conference with your guidance counselor by signing up on the appointment sheets in the guidance office.
Appointments will start on Thursday 1/18 and must be during a study period.
Bring your planner to schedule!!

13. QUESTIONS