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Kingsway Regional High School College Information Night for Juniors
Presented by: The guidance department TRISH
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The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department
Supervisor: Mike Schiff Counselors: John Cappolina Vivian Cassidy Owen McBride Apryl Palazzo Mairin Schramm Stephanie Vitelli TRISH
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Presentation Focus: Identify steps to start the college selection process Explain the college admission criteria Provide ways to prepare during your Junior Year Review topics related to advanced credits, scholarships & NCAA TRISH
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Selecting a College or University
1 Family/Friends Printed Materials Internet Social Media College Admission Counselors Guidance Counselors Naviance College KRHS TRISH
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What is Naviance? Family Connection/ Naviance is a comprehensive website used to facilitate the career/ college search process
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Naviance
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College Search
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Factors to Consider Major Size Location Cost State vs. Private
Selectivity Student life Activities
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College Visits
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Local College Fairs October 12, GCPCA College Fair at RCGC Gymnasium 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. November 2, 2017 – NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m./6:00 to 9:00 p.m. November 12, 2017 – NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. TRISH
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What factors are used to evaluate students for College Admission
2 What factors are used to evaluate students for College Admission Transcript Academic Rigor Standardized Tests Recommendations Essays/ Personal Statements Activities/ Resume
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Data in Naviance
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Scattergrams
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Charting your Course- Creating a Plan
Create Resume in Naviance Start to consider who you will ask to write letters of recommendation Have list of colleges in “colleges I’m thinking about” on Naviance Take SAT/ACT at least twice before the end of this school year 3 Attend College Open Houses Plan for college visits Explore Admissions’ websites Continue attending your Guidance meetings MAKE A PLAN! TRISH
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Naviance
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Colleges I’m thinking about….
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Keep updating…..
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College Entrance Exams
Standardized Tests College Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning SAT Subject Subject Area Tests take only if required ACT Alternative to SAT Composite Score Areas Math, English, Reading, Social Studies, Science, (Writing)
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PSAT Information Test date - Wednesday October 11th
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Scores distributed in December College Board- free SAT Prep based on PSAT scores TRISH
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Testing Dates
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Important Information
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Rowan College of Gloucester County- RCGC
On Kingsway’s Campus throughout the school year Meet with students and/or parents Discuss programming, admissions, scholarships and partnerships with Rowan and other 4 year colleges HSOP – High School Options Program NJ STARS This full tuition scholarship to community colleges is available to students who place in the top 15% of the graduating class and meet additional academic requirements determined by the state of New Jersey. Updated information on NJSTARS can be found on:
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Advanced Credit AP Classes RCGC- HSOP
RCGC- HSOP CCC Dual Credit- High School Plus
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Scholarships The college’s Financial Aid Office Guidance Website
The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office (*Request Form) Private affiliations Places of employment Local businesses and organizations Websites Scholarship Scams The Kingsway Guidance Department strongly recommends that you pay careful attention to protect yourself and your family against scholarship scams.
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Is there an athlete in your house?
Student athletes interested in playing collegiate athletics should complete the Clearinghouse Form to determine eligibility. eligibilitycenter.org
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@KRSDGuidance For More Information… Website
@KRSDGuidance TRISH
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