1. Class of 2019 JUNIOR STUDENT INTERVIEW SCHEDULING AND POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

2. Junior Interview Agenda
Game Plan
Review past test results
MME and test prep
Family Connection Tasks
Review Post-Secondary Plan
Mavin Pilot
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. Review Test Results College Board Review PSAT 10 scores
Quick link on home page of Family Connection
Review PSAT 10 scores
10th Grade College Readiness Benchmarks
ERW – 430
Math - 480

4. Spring Testing Michigan Merit Exam – April 10* – 12, 2018
*This date is the Tuesday after Spring Break
SAT and SAT Subject Tests
Advanced Placement Exams May 7 – 18, 2018
ACT

5. SAT Prep and Khan Academy
Sign into your Khan Account…can you see your PSAT scores?
If not, let’s see why.
If still having trouble call College Board -
College Board Student Helpline
satpractice.org Quick link on home page of Family Connection

6. Sign up with Counselor Coach
Mrs. Gammans 2019 Class Code – JYANU5 

7. SAT Daily Practice

8. job application, resume, or virtual portfolio.
Northview
Career and college readiness framework designed to integrate throughout the high school curriculum with a focus on employability behaviors traits and career pathways exploration .
Juniors & Seniors voluntary pilot – A software platform designed to give students tangible evidence of Northview 9 Behavioral Traits and STEAM Skills knowledge. This is a collaboration between Northview Public Schools and the S2B Foundation.
Students can earn up to 5 school approved absences for:
College visits
Job shadows
Job interviews
and other college and career focused activities
Students will also earn a certificate of completion that can be listed on a
job application, resume, or virtual portfolio.
Parents must still call in to excuse absence and students must bring proof of activities.
We will check stars at end of semesters to confirm school approved absence can be granted.
School initiated outings do not count against students’ stars collected.

9. Connect to Family Connection
Student Portal
Click on High School for drop down link
Northview Public School Website - nvps.net
Click on High School
Click on Student Services

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

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

12. How to Use Family Connection for the Post-Secondary Search
Click on Colleges Tab
SuperMatch college search
Create a list of institutions in your “colleges I’m thinking about”
Pin a handful of colleges to compare side by side
Research colleges & create diverse college list
Deadlines, fit, majors, costs, etc.
Compare your GPA and test scores to accepted students of college
Direct link to college’s website or send an to admissions office
College rep visit sign up - See reps visiting Northview through “upcoming visits” link

13. Other College Search Tools
Explore other post-secondary search engines
Big Future – College Board
CollegeData.com
College Navigator – National Center for Education Statistics
College Web Sites – Best, most up-to-date info from college
College representatives - Meet with reps during fall visits at Northview
Sign up for rep visits through Family Connection

14. Other Post-secondary Options
Workforce Development
GRCC Workforce Development
GRCC AMP Program – Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP)
College courses paid by employer
Michigan Construction Careers
Michigan Workforce Development Agency
Military
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy

15. GET ON CAMPUS!!! Use a college comparison checklist
Weigh advantages & disadvantages
Schedule appointments for your campus visits through college website

16. Attend College Fairs National College Fair at DeVos Place
Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fair also runs in the evening from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
NHS counselors will take buses to morning session
Sign-up required through Family Connection
Aquinas College Fair – Fall 2018

17. Junior & Senior Year Download Hyperlinked Checklists
Junior Year
Senior Year

18. Northview High School 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.

19. Northview High School 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 SAT/ACT scores need to be sent directly to prospective colleges, go to or collegeboard.com to request submission.
WE WILL EXPLAIN APPLICATION PROCESS AGAIN
DURING SENIOR AUDITS IN SEPTEMBER!
Counseling Department support for college applications begins on August 28, 2018

20. 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.

21. KEEP Your Family Connection Page Up-To-Date
Report all admissions updates from your prospective colleges and edit your Family Connection when there is a change.
Remove colleges you are no longer interested in.

22. Scholarship & Financial Aid
Explore Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
In Family Connection
Home page Quick Links:
FAFSA
College Board – CSS Profile
Fastweb
“colleges” tab
Scholarship List - List we compile from local and national scholarships
This is where Northview scholarships will by listed in winter
National Scholarship Search – Sallie Mae search engine
Scholarship Applications – Filing cabinet for scholarship applications
Scholarship & Financial Aid

23. Other Financial Aid Resources….
Financial Aid Websites
Scholarships
grfoundation.org/scholarships.php
fastweb.com
scholarships.com
cappex.com/scholarships

24. 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

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

26. 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