1. Welcome to Cinnaminson High School Junior Parent Night

5. Post–Secondary Options?
Community Colleges (Associates Degree)
Two Year Private Colleges (Associates Degree)
Public Colleges/Universities
Private Colleges/Universities
Liberal Arts Schools
Ivy League Schools
Specialized Institutions (art, music, culinary arts, etc.)
Technical Schools

6. Searching for the Right College
Speak to college reps during lunches in the café in the fall
Conferences with high school counselor & come prepared to Senior Meeting
SuperMatch college search in Naviance will be done in April
connection.naviance.com/cinnaminsonhs
Use this tool to search majors, careers, and colleges
College search tool on website

7. Searching for the Right College
College Fairs & Campus tours
Speak with Admissions Counselors
Visit Financial Aid Office
Visit the Student Center
Speak with faculty and students
Read the student campus newspaper
Sit in on a class of interest
Visit the “other” side of campus (beyond the tour)
Refer to College Visit Checklist

8. Searching for the Right College * * Naviance Highlights
Colleges (Tab)
Upcoming College Visits to CHS link
College Research Section
SuperMatch College Search
College Lookup
College Compare
Scattergrams
Career (Tab)
“Do What You Are”
Career Interest Profiler
About Me (Tab)
Tasks (*)
Resume
Profile (GPA & Rank)

9. Things to Consider Size of school Location Distance from home
Activities/Athletics
Public/Private
Housing options
Entrance requirements
Entrance difficulty
Reputation of School
Majors available
Financial Aid available
Cost
Campus personality
Placement office on campus
Resources available

10. Understanding Admission Factors
Strength of Curriculum %
Admission Test Scores ACT/SAT 59%
Essay or Writing Sample 25%
Counselor Recommendation Letter 19%
Class Rank %
Teacher Recommendation Letter 17%
Subject Test Scores (AP) %
Portfolio and/or Interview %
SAT Subject Test %
Extra Curricular Activities %
Work/Volunteer or Community Service 2%

11. Applying to College:
Senior Packets will be distributed to all juniors by the end of the school year in June
Begin thinking of two teachers who will write recommendation letters
College essays should be error–free for submission (edit carefully)
Choose five colleges including “Safety”, “Realistic” & “Reach”
Senior Meetings will be scheduled for every student to discuss post- secondary plans beginning in October
Refer to the Senior Parent Tip Sheet for ideas on how to support your child through the college admission process

12. Applying to College Develop and/or update Resume in Naviance
Plan to take SAT or ACT this spring and next fall
Attend Naviance training and take it seriously
Parent Naviance Night will be in September
Scholarship & financial aid requirements
Visit estimate of your
federal financial aid eligibility
Set firm dates for completion of recommendations
DO NOT MISS ANY DEADLINES

13. College responses: Early Decision
 Requires early application, commitment & contract
Early Action
 Requires early application & no commitment
Single Choice Early Action or Restrictive Early Action
 Requires early application & colleges will restrict your
ability to apply Early Action/Decision to other colleges
Rolling Admission
 Will be reviewed as received
Regular Decision
 Check each college for deadline

14. Common Application
The Common Application is a not–for–profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity
Serves students, member institutions, and secondary schools
Membership open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process
There are currently Applications to over 500 members institutions.

15. CAP Program Program offered by Rowan College at Burlington Country
Students enrolled in CAP designated courses may earn RCBC credits for a fee
Must enroll by deadline
RCBC will issue transcript upon request
CAP payments are nonrefundable
CAP credits may or may not be accepted
Students’ responsibility to contact college regarding their policies

16. SAT vs. ACT Ten–Section Test Timing Reasoning Test
(7) 25 minute sections
(2) 20 minute sections
(1) 10 minute section
Reasoning Test
Math – up to Algebra 2 & 9th grade Geometry
Reading – sentence completion, critical reading, comprehension
Four–Section Test
Timing
(3) 35 minute sections
(1) 60 minute section
Achievement Test
Math – up to Trigonometry
Reading – passages from Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities & Natural Science
English – grammar
Science – charts & experiments

17. Redesigned SAT (March 2016)
No wrong answer penalty
Score is based out of 1600, 800 for Evidence Based Reasoning and Writing and 800 for Math
Optional Essay-will receive a separate score
Content of Redesigned SAT
1 Evidence Based Reading and Writing Test
65 Minute Reading Section, 35 minute language and writing section
1 Math test
55 minute section with calculator
25 minute section without calculator
4 answer choices for multiple choice questions

18. NJ STARS Scholarship program
New Jersey residents that covers the cost of tuition at New Jersey's 19 community colleges.
Top 15 percent of their high school class from junior year
Five (5) semesters of eligibility for NJ STARS.

19. NJ STARS II Scholarship towards a Bachelor's Degree
New Jersey community college NJ STARS students who earn their associate's degrees with a 3.25 grade point average or better are eligible
Up to a $2,500 per year NJ STARS II scholarship
Any New Jersey public or independent NJ TAG- participating four-year college or university.

20. Financial Aid Sources of Aid Types of Financial Aid Federal
State of New Jersey
College/University
Outside Organizations
Civil organizations (Rotary)
Parents’ Employer
High school awards
Grants (Need based)
Scholarships
Employment Opportunities
Work–Study

21. Websites Parent’s Guide to College Awareness and Planning:
SAT Registration:
PSAT results – College Search & Planning Resource:
ACT Registration:
Naviance – College & Career Readiness Solutions:
connection.naviance.com/cinnaminsonhs
Financial Aid: Estimate of your Federal Financial Aid Eligibility:

22. College Planning Summary
Communicate with counselor
 Understand admission factors
 Explore your options early
Keep information organized
 Develop a financial plan
 Deadlines are critical
 Visit, visit, visit!

23. Please fill out the survey.
Thank you for coming!
Please fill out the survey.

24. Questions & Comments
Donna Lobascio (T-Z) Alexis Mancinelli (A-J) Crystal Widmann (K-S) Randy Krakower (Ms. Widmann’s replacement)