1. Class of 2018 JUNIOR STUDENT INTERVIEW SCHEDULING AND POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

2. Junior Interview Agenda
1.Game Plan
Review past test results
MME and test prep
Family Connection Tasks
Review Post-Secondary Plan
College visit procedure
Application procedure and deadlines – Family Connections
Review financial aid & scholarship info
NCAA/NAIA ( if needed)
Transcript review
Course selection for school year

3. College Board Student Helpline
Review Test Results
College Board
Quick link on home page of Family Connection
Review PSAT 10 scores
College Readiness Benchmarks
ERW – 430
Math - 480
College Board Student Helpline

4. Spring Testing Michigan Merit Exam – April 11* – 13, 2017
*This date is the Tuesday after Spring Break
SAT and SAT Subject Tests
Advanced Placement Exams May 1st – 12th, 2017
ACT

5. SAT Prep and Khan Academy
satpractice.org
Quick link on home page of Family Connection
Link your College Board & PSAT scores to your Khan Academy account

6. Sign up with Counselor Coach
code PW83CJ

7. SAT Daily Practice App for SAT

8. Connect to Family Connection
Where to Find the Family Connection Website
Student Portal
Click on High School for drop down links
From the Northview Public School Website – nvps.net
Click on High School
Click on Student Services

9. Family Connection “About Me” Results
Career Clusters
Career Interests
Do What You Are
Strengths Explorer

10. College Admissions Success Factors
Academic Performance
Rigorous 4 year course plan
GPA
SAT/ACT Test Scores
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and Sports
Volunteer
Leadership
Work
Test scores and high school grades ARE important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

11. Post Secondary Search Explore post-secondary search engines.
Super Match – Family Connection
Big Future – College Board
CollegeData.com
Tech & Vocational Schools
College Web Sites
College representatives - Meet with reps during fall visits
Sign up for rep visits through Family Connection

12. Get on Campus!!! Use a college comparison checklist
Weigh advantages & disadvantages
Contact the office of admission through website
Schedule appointments for your campus visits

13. Attend College Fairs National College Fair at DeVos Place
Wednesday, March 28, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fair also runs in the evening from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
*Sign-up required through Family Connection
Aquinas College Fair – Fall 2017

14. Create your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” List
Family Connection (Naviance) College Tab
Use SuperMatch under the colleges tab to explore colleges
Create college list in your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” page
Be sure your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list includes a colleges that range from Reach and Reality schools.

15. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Log into your Family Connection. Click on “Colleges”, then click on
“Colleges I’m Applying to” and add desired colleges to your list.
2. If applying to Common Application schools follow these steps:
Create an account on Common App website.
View video (on Family Connection home page) for how to match Family Connection to Common App.
Complete the FERPA release in Family Connection. 
In addition to teacher recommenders, you must also request your counselor as a recommender through Family Connection, not Common App.
NOTE: If applying to only one Common App school and that college gives both Common App and institution application option, use the institution application.

16. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
3. Complete application and transcript request online through your Family Connection page once you have applied to the college. Counselor and teacher recommendations require 5-7 working days to process.
4. If ACT/SAT scores need to be sent directly to prospective colleges, go to or collegeboard.com to request submission.
Guidance department support for college applications
begin on August 28, 2017

17. NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center
Set appointment with counselor to review transcript and requirements.
Register on-line at for the NCAA or for NAIA.
Send transcript to NCAA and/or NAIA through Family Connections.
Send ACT/SAT scores directly from the testing center.

18. KEEP Your Family Connection Page Updated!
Report all admission updates from your prospective colleges. Remove colleges no longer applying to.

19. Scholarship & Financial Aid
Explore Family Connection
scholarship resources under the Colleges tab
Financial Aid Websites
Scholarships
grfoundation.org/scholarships.php
fastweb.com
scholarships.com
cappex.com/scholarships
Also, regularly check the Scholarship list in Family Connection.

20. Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
TIP Eligibility- Received Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-consecutive month period between the ages of 9 and high school graduation.
TIP covers cost of tuition credit hours at most community colleges and a select group of 4 year colleges.
For more information go to TIP information sheet

21. What you can do NOW for a Successful College Planning Process…..
Rigorous course selection
Aggressively recover any missing credits
Maintain good study habits
Stay motivated and engaged in school
Be proactive with college process (deadlines)
Communicate with parents, counselors & colleges
Visit guidance webpage frequently for important student information
Keep in mind…making sound DECISIONS will lead to satisfying and successful EXPERIENCES.

22. Review Transcript and Schedule for Senior Year
Check graduation requirements
Check GPA
Update Four Year Plan/EDP
Check Graduation Requirements
Complete Senior Year Course requests