1. MHS College Planning Night February 8, 2018

2. MHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF
Ms. Amy DeVeuve Reba Barrows
X X2184
Mr. Jason Gelmini Ms. Katherine Molinari
X x2182
Ms. Debora Monteiro Ms. Jennifer Mitchell Hartford
(Portuguese speaking) (Spanish speaking)
X x2251
Mrs. Susan Cedrone Mrs. Kristina Della’Iacono
Administrative Assistant Pathways Guidance Counselor & Asst. Coord.
x x2319

3. AGENDA
College Admissions Testing – SAT & ACT
Junior Guidance Seminars
College Fairs and Campus Visits
Naviance Family Connection
College Application Overview
Helpful Hints

4. Review of 2017-2018 October PSAT’s (Results in January)
Course Selection Process
Junior Guidance Seminars: Spring
College Visits: February & April vacation, summer
SATs in March, May, June and August
ACTs in April, June and July
AP Tests in May

5. Junior Guidance Seminars
Guidance Counselors meet with their students in the spring
Discuss post high school options
College search process
Beginning the college application process
Letter of Recommendation Survey
Common Application

6. NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION
Naviance: online tool for students to help with post high school planning.
Parents and students receive information from the school regarding upcoming school events and information related to college & career readiness.
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Senior year: college application processed through Naviance . 6

7. Senior Year Preparation
Naviance Tools (Scattergrams, College Search, College Supermatch)
We recommend students to have 8-10 schools to look into by the end of this year (we recommend including at least 2-3 state schools).
Break College options into 3 categories:
Reach Schools
Match Schools
Safety Schools

8. College Entrance Exams
PSAT – 10th and 11th Grades at MHS in October
SAT –
ACT (with Writing) –
SAT Subject Tests – only for highly selective colleges
TOEFL – for students who learn English as a second language –
Fairtest.org – colleges that do not use SAT/ACT testing in admissions

9. SAT/ACT Test Prep Khan Academy – link to College Board account
MHS SAT Prep Summer Course – sign up in Spring
Kaplan Test Prep –
Princeton Review –
Revolution Prep –
Private Tutors
SAT & ACT Practice Tests and Tips on their websites
Preparation & Test Practice Books – available in the guidance office, at local book stores, & amazon.com

10. SAT & ACT Test Dates for Juniors
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
Cost = $46 ($60 with essay)
March 10th
May 5th
June 2rd
ACT
Cost = $46 ($62.50 with essay)
April 14th
June 9th
July 14th

11. Special Considerations
IEP
504 Plan
Portfolio – Art
Audition – Music & Theater
NCAA Clearinghouse
Military – ASVAB
Fee Waivers – free or reduced lunch
TOEFL

12. COLLEGE FAIRS & TOURS Upcoming College Fairs:
Check College Websites for info on College Tours, Information Sessions and Open Houses (February and April Vacations)
Virtual College Tours
March 15 and 22 – Milford High School

13. Helpful Hints
Remember – the college application process is a marathon, not a sprint.
Search together for colleges that meet your child’s needs.
Attend college fairs, financial aid events, and college visits together. These events allow you to meet with college representatives and get answers to your questions.
Help your child make summer plans. Summer is a great time to explore interests and learn new skills — and colleges look for students who pursue meaningful summer activities.
Applying Early Action/Early Decision does not guarantee scholarship money.
Students drive the college application process!