1. College Application Parent Workshop
“It’s Not As Scary As It Seems!”
Informational Evening
Centereach High School
September 29, 2016

2. *Introduction*
Students have already received a presentation regarding the college application process this year.
Feel free to contact your child’s counselor if you would like to schedule an individual appointment
West Suite ~ Ms. Levine & Ms. Shumway ~ (A-F) - #
East Suite ~ Mr. Siragusa & Mr. Rivera ~ (G-N) - #
North Suite ~ Ms. Thomas & Ms. Nespoli ~ (O-Z) - #

3. * Presentation Overview *
Where Do I Begin?!
Attend college fairs, continue the college search process online, visit colleges
Update Resume in Naviance/Family Connection
Request letters of recommendation
Sign up for SAT/ACT (if necessary)
Complete NCAA eligibility (if applicable)
Discuss Early Action / Early Decision options
Prepare a reasonable list of schools to begin the application process…

4. * Presentation Overview * (cont.)
The Process Of Applying:
Release of Records
“Pink Sheets” (Application Tracking Form)
1 per college applying to, submitted to counselor in order for documentation to be sent
How to submit applications online (either through the Common Application, SUNY website or individual college website) or
Sign on to Naviance/Family Connection Account
connection.naviance.com/centereach
Tutorials on navigating through your child’s Naviance account, including how to request letters of recommendation AND how to match his/her account with the Common Application:

5. Process of Applying Via The Common App
Register for the Common Application (
To Begin, Everyone MUST:
complete the EDUCATION section
Add at least one college to the MY COLLEGES section
Sign the FERPA waiver

6. *College Rep Visits and On-Site Admissions at Centereach High School*
Please refer to your child’s Naviance account to view upcoming visits and on-site admissions opportunities from various colleges
Click on “Colleges” and “Upcoming College Visits” to view the dates and times
Click on “Sign Up” to meet with the representative
All sign-ups for these opportunities will be in the West Suite; where the appointments & visits will also take place.
Mini College Day (for students) ~ November 3, 2016

7. * SAT / ACT * Be aware of upcoming deadlines & new procedures
Register early! (No walk-ins accepted anymore!)
Upload of photo is required when registering
Students must send SAT/ACT scores to each college directly through the testing website:

8. SAT Score Conversion
Go to then search “Score Converter”
Scroll down to “New SAT to Old SAT”
Recommended that you convert scores taken from March 2016-present
Ex: 5/2016: R/W 550 / MA 510 = 1060
Section Scores = R-28 / Wr-27 / Ma–25.5
Converted Score = 990 out of 1060

9. *Financial Aid & Scholarships*
*NEW* ~ FAFSA form should be filled out online beginning October 1, 2016
FAFSA Overview and FAFSA 4CASTER
Attend our Financial Aid Night
November 7, 2016 at NHS
View the “Scholarship”’ tab on the guidance webpage
National Scholarships are posted under the “Colleges” tab in Naviance
Local scholarship information given to seniors in February

10. * Guidance Website * District Guidance Website
Consistently updated with pertinent information
“Senior Stuff & College Info” tab will include updates regarding college fairs, on-site admissions, rep visits, etc.
Links to many helpful websites (Naviance, SAT/ACT, Scholarships, Financial Aid, NCAA…)

11. * Student Checklist * Do Your Research! Complete Resume
Request teacher recommendations
Complete NCAA eligibility (if applicable)
Send SAT/ACT scores
Submit applications
Fill out and sign a “pink form” for each school & submit to your counselor!

12. And Lastly… DON’T PANIC!
Reassure your child that if you start early & complete one task at at time, the process is manageable!

13. ??? Questions ???