1. SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST
THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS

2. What are the colleges looking for
Academically rigorous program
Grade Point Average (GPA)
SAT/ACT scores
Extra Curricular Activities
Essays
Counselor Recommendation
Secondary School Report
Teacher Recommendations
School Profile
This list is in no particular order Jo
Talk about their relative importance to the different university systems

3. What Glen Ridge High School Sends..
Transcript with GPA and the senior year courses. Any change in courseload, an updated transcript will be sent.
Glen Ridge High School profile
Letters of recommendation
Transcript and Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the admission deadline.

4. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES…
Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume
Requesting Transcript/Recommendation through Naviance
Sending in the application and fee
Sending in the essay
Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores
Signing up with the NCAA eligibility center if applicable. (
ED Agreement

5. Essay / Personal Statement
Demonstrate personality, talents and creativity.
Be reflective of oneself — be honest and interesting!
Share something unique. Show a side that the application doesn’t reveal.
Have the essay proofread by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions.
Give the essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback.
Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

6. NAVIANCE https://connection.naviance.com
Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due June 24)
Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due June 24)
Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due June 24)
Match your Common Application Account
Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges
Indicate whether using the common application for each application
Request Teacher Recommendations
Track Application Submission Status 6

7. Be Aware of Deadlines Rolling Admissions Early Action Early Decision
Regular Decision
Priority Applications
*Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

8. Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest!
Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices)
Follow-up with s and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt)
See and talk to the college reps at:
Individual College visits to GRHS
The GRHS Fair
Regional Information Sessions
Check online for dates

9. DATES TO REMEMBER
October Financial Aid Night (FAFSA & CSS information)
7:30 PM, GRHS Media Center
October GRHS College Fair
8:30 am – 10:30 am GRHS Cafeteria

10. Senior Service Student internship After AP exam completion
15 hours per week
GPA Requirement: 3.0
No more than 10 absences

11. SAC Why is is important to start a conversation about Mental Health?
Who to include in your conversation?
Conversation starters

12. SAC Common signs of a mental health condition Seek out resources early
Health information and privacy laws

13. SAC
Take Aways
Helpful Websites

14. Please Contact Your Student's Counselor
GOOD LUCK
Please Contact Your Student's Counselor
Thanks for Coming
Mrs. Deptula
Mr. Mazzarella
Mrs. Petrosino