1. SENIOR INFORMATION MEETING
CLASS OF 2018

2. WELCOME!!!
#1 Get a Chrome Book #2 Go to: #3 Sign into your account: SCSMustangsLogin Password: SixDigitIDInitials (200250tj)

3. How will we use Family Connection?
As a senior, we will be using Naviance to: ~ Request and Send Transcripts ~ Submit Counselor Recommendation Forms/Letters ~ Teacher Recommendation Forms It can also be used for College and Career Planning…..

4. What’s next? 4- year University/College 2-year college
Technical School
Job
Military
While today, we focus on getting to a University or college, SHS Guidance can help no matter what your plans are.

5. What School is Right for me? Go to “Colleges” Tab – “SuperMatch”
Things to consider:
Majors
Location
Setting (Urban, Suburban, Rural)
Size
Other Opportunities
(Internships, Study Abroad, Sorority/Fraternity, Etc)
Don’t rule out Private Schools based on Cost
College Acceptance is not a prize to be won,
but rather a match to be found.

6. Still don’t have a major (or Career) in mind? Go to “About Me”
Under My Assessments
~ Take “StrengthsExplorer”
Go to “Careers”
Under What are my interest
~ Take “Career Interest Profiler”
~ Roadtrip Nation Interview Archive
~ Watch a “Road Trip”

7. How do I narrow down my choices?
College Reps visit SHS Guidance
Check Family Connections/Naviance
College Campus Visits
Attend College Open House:
Schedule visit on College’s website
~Obtain Planned Absence form from Attendance Office
- 3 planned absences are allowed & will be excused absences
- Return to Mrs. Cook in the Attendance Office
**October 11th - SENIOR VISITATION DAY/COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY

8. What will I need to apply to college?
Completed Application
Transcripts sent
ACT or SAT test scores
Some schools will take these scores from HS Transcript. Others will require the scores come directly from Testing Institution. (It is your job to know this. It is usually indicated on the first or last page on the online application
Possibly Letters of Recommendation

9. What is the Application Process?
Common App (
#1 Create login & Complete Online App
#2 Complete FERPA Waiver
#3 Log onto Naviance/Family Connections and Match the Accounts
#4 Request Transcripts through Family Connections on “Colleges I’m Applying to”
#5 Complete and Submit Transcript Request Form. $10 is due only once. Transcript form needs to be submitted each time.
#6 If needed, request Teacher Recs in person and on Family Connection
#7 Check on Test Scores
School Application (on the school’s website)
#1 Create login & Complete Online App
#2 Request Transcripts through Family Connections on “Colleges I’m Applying to”
#3 Complete and Submit Transcript Request Form. $10 is due only once. Transcript form needs to be submitted each time.
#4 If needed, request Teacher Recs in person and on Family Connection
#5 Check on Test Scores

10. What if I need letters of Recommendation?
Give the person a list of your activities
Check to see if you need a teacher from a specific subject
Ask someone that likes you
If an institution will be contacting a teacher via , inform the teacher (ahead of time, if possible).
If you do this with Naviance the will say it is from you.

11. Early Decision/Early Action
Apply early (usually in November) to first-choice college.
Receive an admission decision from the college well in advance of the usual notification date (usually by December).
Agree to attend the college if accepted and offered a financial aid package that is considered adequate by the family.
Apply to only one college early decision.
Apply to other colleges under regular admission plans.
Withdraw all other applications if accepted by ED.
Send a nonrefundable deposit well in advance of May 1.
Early Action
Apply early.
Receive an admission decision early in the admission cycle (usually in January or February).
Consider acceptance offer; do not have to commit upon receipt.
Apply to other colleges under regular admission plans.
Give the college a decision no later than the May 1 national response date.

12. Who Should Apply Early?
Applying to an ED or EA plan is most appropriate for a student who:
Has researched colleges extensively.
Is absolutely sure that the college is the first choice.
Has found a college that is a strong match academically, socially and geographically.
Meets or exceeds the admission profile for the college for SAT® scores, GPA and class rank.
Has an academic record that has been consistently solid over time.
This information was taken directly from the College Board Website
For more information on the pros and cons, visit the College Board site.

13. How do I find out about Scholarships?
Check Scholarship on NAVIANCE
on Twitter
Check
Set up Profile on
Complete Local Scholarship Application in March
**Never pay money for a scholarship service or to file the FAFSA**

14. What is the FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Student and Parent must obtain their own FSA ID
(this can be done now at
Student and Parent must have different addresses
Actual application cannot be started until October 1, 2017
Colleges use information from the FAFSA to determine eligibility for grants and specific student loans
Some colleges will not award scholarship or merit aid if a family hasn’t complete the FAFSA
Senior Financial Aid Night: October 11 at 6:15 p.m.
FAFSAhelpOH
Dates and resources will be given closer to October 1st

15. Important Information
FINANCIAL AID MEETING S October 11, 6:15 P.M. High School Auditorium on Twitter…. Students add to accounts now please)
SENIOR PARENT COLLEGE PLANNING MEETING September 19 , 6:30 P.M. High School Auditorium
Request transcripts by December 7th to ensure they will be sent before Winter Break
If you are planning to play Division I or Division II Sports, see your counselor to discuss the NCAA ELIGIBILITY. Also, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center eligibilitycenter.org
OCT. 11th College Visit, Career Shadow or College Application Day

16. Full College Planning Guide
Helpful Websites
College/Career Search
Scholarship/Financial Aid
bigfuture.org
Fastweb.com
collegeboard.org
Twitter.com/MustangMonies
ohiomeansjobs.org
Fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarships.com
Collegesavings.org
Don’t forget: Most of these websites can be found on your family connection homepage under links.
Full College Planning Guide
This Power Point

17. Senior Conference Credits GPA Rank in Class Post High School Plans
During the Senior Conference your Counselor will review:
Credits
GPA
Rank in Class
Post High School Plans
Any Questions you have
Your counselor will call you down for your appointment

18. TIME LINE
September
Register for the ACT/SAT if not already taken, or wish to retake
Narrow college choices to 3-5 colleges
Begin completing college applications
Plan campus visits/overnights and meet with college reps when they visit SHS
October
Complete the FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid)
Senior Interviews – Meet with counselor to discuss college and career plans
Submit completed applications, be sure to double check specific requirements and deadlines
Request teacher recommendations, if necessary through Naviance
Request and send all transcripts through Naviance
November
Make sure colleges have your test scores-some want them directly from testing agencies.

19. Check date college applications are due January
TIME LINE CONTINUED
December
Turn in all applications by December 7 to guarantee delivery prior to winter break
Check date college applications are due
January
Ask counselors to send semester transcripts to colleges if needed
February-April
Complete scholarship applications.
Local scholarships will be on our web page and Naviance
Acceptances/rejections received
May
Finalize contract with the college you will attend.
Most colleges have May 1st as their deadlines
Take Senior Survey on the guidance website, tell us what college you want your final transcript sent to

20. Who is My Counselor? A-Co : Mrs. Sislowski Cr-Ha: Ms. Hussong
He-Lo: Mr. Young
Lu-Pe: Ms. Davidson
Pf-Sr: Mrs. Brzuski
St-Z: Mrs. Williams

21. Helpful Videos
Common App Matching on NAVIANCE
Requesting Transcripts on NAVIANCE (be sure to complete the paper form, as well)

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