1. Sophomore Parent Night
College Planning

2. Tonight’s Agenda Upcoming Opportunities Sophomore To-Do-List
Naviance – College/Career Planning Resource
Guest Speaker – John Iacovelli, Dean of Enrollment Management (Stockton University)

3. Upcoming Opportunities
PSAT Scores (Spring)
Counselors will meet with students to review their PSAT scores and discuss college/career planning
Register/Sign-up for Khan Academy (Free SAT Prep)
Personalized practice plan - Students should link College Board and Khan Academy Accounts for SAT practice recommendations based on PSAT results
MRHS College Admissions Panel
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 (6:30pm)
CASCA College Fair
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 (Stockton University Sports Center – 6pm)

4. Sophomore To-Do-List Focus on Academics Get and Stay Involved
Grades, GPA, Transcripts
Get and Stay Involved
Extracurricular Activities
Quality over Quantity
Leadership, Responsibility, Personal Growth
Don’t Ignore Outside of School Activities/Responsibilities
Begin Researching/Exploring College and Career Options
Use Naviance Career Planning Resources
Shadow, Intern, Volunteer
Plan Campus Visits
3 Excused Days Each Year for College Visits
Develop a Resume
Opportunity to Organize/Demonstrate Who You Are

5. College Visits Visit Different Types of Colleges
Encourage Students to Ask Questions / Talk to People on Campus
Students should make arrangements
Visit Career Services Office
Internship/Work Opportunities
What are their graduates doing?

6. Naviance: Steps to Register

7. Naviance: Home Page 4 Tabs Colleges Careers About Me My Planner
Left Side
Tools
Links to Resources

8. Naviance: Careers

11. Naviance: Careers – Road Trip Nation Videos

12. Naviance: About Me

13. Resume Builder

14. Naviance: Colleges

15. Naviance: Colleges I’m Thinking About