1. Clayton High School Senior College Planning Night

2. Clayton High School Counseling Department
Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling
Joe Valentino
Counselors
Tyler Fruits– 9th and 10th Grades
Kathryn Hallinan – 11th and 12th Grades
Debbie Marrero – Student Assistance Counselor
Secretary
Debra Hocker

3. Senior Class: What has been done up to this point
Last year
Presentation in Junior English Classes
Individual Junior Meetings
This year
Presentation in Senior English Classes

4. YOU ALSO NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER:
Sign “Transcript Release Form”
Secure letters of recommendation
Review college application details and deadlines
Go to collegeboard.com to forward official SAT Scores
Make a calendar with dates and deadlines
Feel free to Mrs. Hallinan with any questions

5. PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION (RCGC)
Priority Admissions Program
Meeting for Seniors - October 16th
SAT/ACT not required for admission but may be used for placement and special programs
No recommendations necessary

6. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Application (online preferred)
Official Transcript
SAT or ACT scores
Letters of Recommendation (if required)
College Essay (if required)
Application Fee

7. Using the Common Application
Make sure the colleges you are applying to accept the common app, some schools only use the common app for example Rowan.
The Common Application can be accessed through Naviance.
If using the Common Application, please see Mrs. Hallinan for more details.

8. Naviance Has a New Look!! Introducing Naviance Student

9. Standardized Tests SAT Subject Area Standardized Test for
Four-year College
SAT
ACT
SAT Subject Area
Reasoning Test
Academic Achievement
subject Specific
Critical Reading,
Math, English,
(most competitive colleges)
Math,Writing, Essay Optional
Science, Reading ,Writing

10. SAT/ACT Scores
You MUST send your SAT/ACT scores directly to the college ELECTRONICALLY using for SAT scores or for ACT scores.
*Athletes*- you must also send your scores electronically to the NCAA clearing house. See your counselor for details.

11. HELPFUL HINTS
Consult Naviance – Naviance Student regularly for updates
Sign up for our College Rep visits through Naviance Student
Proof-read applications
Allow two weeks to process any application

12. LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. . .
College-based Scholarships- These are usually called Merit Scholarships and are awarded based on a minimum SAT score and GPA.
Community-based Scholarships—investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations
Many scholarship opportunities can be found using Naviance – Naviance Student!
RaiseMe.com

13. What about financial aid?
You should direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a specific college

14. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE Send High School Transcript to the Clearinghouse
Send SAT/ACT scores to the Clearinghouse use code “9999”

15. What can you do to get the most out of your senior year????
Keep a close eye on your grades!!

16. Dates to Remember……
October 16, RCGC Senior Priority Registration Presentation
October 11, 2018 – Gloucester County College Fair at Rowan College at Gloucester County 6:00 to 8:00 pm AND RCGC Fall Open House 6:00pm – 8 pm
October 14, 2018 – NACAC College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
November 1, 2018 – NACAC College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
November 13, 2018 – HBCU College Fair

17. 2018 FALL/WINTER SAT DATES November 3rd – Registration by October 5th
*November 3rd Test can be taken at Clayton HS*
December 1st – Registration by November 2nd

18. 2018 – 2019 FALL/WINTER ACT DATES
December 8th – Register by November 2nd
February 9th – Register by January 11th
** Note: The ACT is not offered at Clayton High School**

19. THANKS FOR COMING AND GOOD LUCK!!!!