1. Post-Secondary Planning Workshop
Junior
Post-Secondary Planning Workshop
Presented By:
BTHS Guidance
December 2015

2. Class of 2017
Graduation Requirement: 130 Credits

3. PARCC
PARCC will be administered to all students enrolled in English I, II, or III, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
Students must pass one English PARCC and one Math PARCC in order to Graduate OR

4. Post Secondary Options
College
2 or 4 year
Technical Schools and Training Institutes
Military
Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS)

5. MILITARY School Visits- recruiters ASVAB Testing throughout the year
ROTC Program/ scholarship
apply by beginning of Junior Year
Military Academies

6. Post- Secondary Programs
OCTVS
Post- Secondary Programs
Cosmetology
New Home Construction
Practical Nursing
Twilight Automotive Technology
Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis
Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts

7. Ocean County College www.ocean.edu www.NJStars.net Regular Admission
2 year Associate’s Degree
Online Application
Apply early!
Must take the ACCUPLACER
Students graduating in the top 15% of their class by the end of junior year or senior year and have a family income under $250,000 are eligible
Covers the cost of tuition and approved fees (15 credits per term)
Students must file a FAFSA to be eligible

8. 4 Year Colleges College Research College Fairs College Visits Naviance
SATs or ACTs
AP Testing
College Decision Plans
The Common Application
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Timelines

9. **See Websites for list of Colleges attending each Fair**
COLLEGE FAIRS
NJ National College Fair- NJ Convention & Exposition Center
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 & Thursday, April 21, 2016
Meadowlands Exposition Center (at Harmon Meadow)- Secaucus, NJ
New York National College Fair
Javits Center, New York
Sunday, April 24th
Next Fall:
OCPGA College Fair
Pine Belt Arena
Toms River North High School
October 2016
Atlantic City National College Fair
Atlantic City Convention Center
November 2016
**See Websites for list of Colleges attending each Fair**

10. College Visits Take the time to visit college campuses.
NJ has some great colleges that are within driving distance. Make a day trip.
Visit college websites to see when they offer tours and open houses.
DO NOT commit to a college unless you’ve visited.

11. Ask questions about majors, campus life, etc.
College Visits at BTHS
50+ college reps. come to BTHS to share info. about their schools. Visits start in September.
Ask questions about majors, campus life, etc.
Opportunity for a mini personal interview: Interview tips on BTHS guidance website.
Sign up for the college visits through Naviance or the guidance office.

12. How do I access Naviance?
Go directly to
Or Download the APP!

14. Naviance Advanced College Search
Use filters to find colleges that "fit"
location
size
cost
special programs
majors
etc.

18. About Me

19. Resume

20. Types of Decision Plans
Admission decisions are made as applications are received. Once the college meets their quota, all other applications will be waitlisted or denied, even if they are submitted before the deadline
Submit application early in senior year. Commitment to attend is usually required along with withdrawal of other college applications. A student may apply to only one college under Early Decision
Similar to Early Decision, except that if accepted, the applicant is not committed to attend and other applications may be submitted.
Types of Decision Plans
Rolling Admission
Early
Decision
Early
Action

21. Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions
Rigor of Academic Program
Sixth Semester GPA/Rank
SAT/ACT Scores
Extra-curricular involvement
(Resume)
Letters of
Rec
Essay/
Interview if required
Senior Year Grades
**Social Media**

22. The College Application
Common Application
Essay topics are released in August
Apply through college’s own application on website
Fee Waivers- If eligible, make sure that you sign up for Free or Reduced lunch so that you can get an SAT Fee waiver and up to four college application fee waivers
You do not need to actually receive free or reduced lunch in order to get the Fee Waivers

23. SAT & SAT II: Registration www.collegeboard.org
TESTING
SAT & SAT II: Registration
ACT: Registration

24. The SAT is changing! March 5th, 2016
Different timing, scoring, content, and more

25. SAT II Subject Tests Offered the same dates as SAT
Many colleges recommend or require one or more of these tests for admission or placement purposes
Should be taken the year you complete the course

26. A.P. - Advanced Placement
A.P. exams are intensive subject matter tests given May 2 – May 13, 2016
Taken by students enrolled in A.P. courses
Students who register early March will pay a discounted fee of $83
Students who register 10th will pay regular registration fee of $92
Final registration is mid March
Ask for a fee waiver if eligible (must be elligible for free or reduced lunch)

27. List of courses (CP, H, AP) Class Rank GPA for each year
TRANSCRIPTS
Academic Record
List of courses (CP, H, AP)
Class Rank
GPA for each year
will be sent to colleges via Naviance

28. Letters of Recommendation
Choose writers with care (2-3)
Someone who knows you well
Get at least one from an academic teacher
Ask in person first
Next year, you will request via Naviance
letters will be uploaded to Naviance
letters will be sent to colleges via Naviance
Your Counselor will also write you a letter
complete Brag Sheet for Counselors
complete Resume

29. Essays Communicate your stories. Distinguish yourself from others.
Who are you?
Express your interest in the major of your choice.
English teachers will help with this. Just ask!
Common App Essay Questions will be available in August

30. NCAA Eligibility Eligibilitycenter.org Core Courses
Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. This simple formula will help you meet the 16 core-course requirement
4x4 = 16
4 English courses (one per year) +
4 math courses (one per year) +
4 science courses (one per year) +
4 social science (and/or additional) courses (one per year) =
16 NCAA core course
GPA
Test Scores (SAT or ACT)

31. Holiday Schedule You are here.
New Years – Labor Day: Research! Compare and contrast schools.
By Halloween: Finalize list of schools using all resources. Check deadlines. Begin applications.
By Thanksgiving: Finish applications.
Before Winter Break: Submit applications, green sheets to Guidance to ensure they are processed by break.
You are here.

32. Next September…
You will meet with your Counselor one on one or in a small group to go over the Application process in detail
You will receive the Senior Meeting Checklist
The checklist & other important information will be posted on the Guidance Website
The Guidance Department will send important information through Naviance
Sign up for college visits through Naviance

33. Senior Meeting Checklist (continued)

34. BTHS Scholarships Scholarship Applications can be downloaded:
Naviance in Colleges tab
BTHS Homepage > Guidance >BTHS Scholarships
*Check out our scholarship bulletin board outside of Guidance
*View your for scholarship updates

35. The End Please see your Counselor with any questions!
Check Naviance and your s often!
Sign up for Career Day (TBD next semester)
Check the Guidance Website for more info
Attend Financial Aid Night next Fall at BTMHS
Sign up for Alumni Networking Day next Fall