1. Junior Parent Night November 2016
Welcome
Junior Parent Night
November 2016

2. REMIND 101
@ptbeachguidance

3. Guidance Website 3

4. Track Student Grades

5. Starting the College Search

6. Got mail?

7. Research Read through mail Internet searches College fairs
Meet with colleges in Guidance
Visit

8. Finding the
Right Fit

9. What Selectivity Means for You
Understanding Admissions Factors

10. Admissions Policies and Factors
Academic:
Other Factors Considered:
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
Class Rank
Rigor of Secondary School Courses
Standardized Test Scores SAT/ ACT/ SAT II (subject)
Essay
Clubs/Organizations
Community Service
Athletics
Interest

11. SATs & ACTs

12. PSAT

13. NEW SAT

15. SAT/ PSAT Predictor Power

16. SAT Procedure

17. Test Prep

18. Graduation Requirements
4 English
I, II, II & IV
3 Social Studies
World History
US History I
US History II
3 Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Math III
3 Science
Biology
Chemistry
Science III
1 World Language
2 Arts
Practical Art
Visual or Performing Art
4 PE/ Health
I, II , III & IV
Successfully Pass PARCC or alternative assessments
NJ Biology Competency Test (NJBCT)
Personal & Financial Literacy

19. Credits Graduation 120 Credits Grade 10 30 Credits Grade 11 60 Credits

20. Transcript

21. Application Process
Create resume on Naviance
Complete Student Brag Sheet on Naviance
Request letters of recommendation for faculty via Naviance
Transcript release form
Order SAT/ ACT scores
Order OCC Transcript online
Complete online application
Essay
Payment
MAKE REQUESTS FOR SCHOOL BASED DOCUMENTS (letters/ transcripts)
TRACK ALL PROGRESS ON NAVIANCE

22. Resume NOW ON NAVIANCE ! Keep track of: Awards Activities Experiences
SHARE WITH:
Recomenders
Colleges
Scholarships

23. How to Pay for It All FAFSA Scholarship Grants Work Study
Merit
Need
Athletic
Legacy
Grants
Work Study
Military Service

24. APPLY to scholarships DEADLINES EFFORT Fastweb.com
Local scholarships listed on Naviance
Employers/ Associations

25. NAVIANCE

26. Home Page

27. 4 Tabs to Explore
College Tab – Research, Scholarships, View upcoming visits, list of ‘colleges I’m Thinking About’
Career Tab – Career interest inventories, Roadtrip nation with interactive video clips
About Me – Student Brag Sheet, Resume building, G.P.A. (profile)
My Planner - Set goals, Assign tasks and to do lists

28. College Tab

29. Career Tab
10th grade: Based upon Holland codes: idea that career satisfaction depends on compatibility between personality and work environment
Define Your Own Road in Life
People who have fulfilling careers rarely take a straight path to success.

30. About Me Tab
9th grade: Based upon Gallup’s research has shown that students grow when they focus on what they do best rather than trying to improve on weaknesses.

31. My Planner Tab

32. Questions?