1. College Information Night for the Class of 2020 February 21st 2019

2. Program Objectives Remain on schedule, organized & well informed
Build on previous programs & (possibly) introductory college meetings
Plan for the winter/spring/summer months
Increase “college speak” & depth of knowledge from professionals

3. Winter & Spring Goals
Hold Introductory meeting with college counselor: schedule ASAP if not already
Allow for consistent follow up
Remain in contact with college counselor by any method: , meetings
Keep us updated! We are here to support, advise and advocate
Refine search and continue to build a balanced application list

4. Winter & Spring Goals Begin or continue college visitation
Be active in Naviance-Family Connection:
Admissibility Benchmarking
Research & List development
Developing Comfort
Testing (Spring-Fall): Define and/or refine strategy in introductory college meeting
Draft & Refine College Essay in English, and submit to College Counselor

5. Spring & Summer Goals
Attend April College Planning Assembly for Juniors (only students)
Formulate application list by August 1 or return to school senior year
Request Teacher Recommenders (Spring: Prior to year end). How?
Student “Brag Sheet” Submission (Spring-June 1 deadline)
Parent “Brag Sheet” Submission
(Spring-June 1 deadline)

6. Summer Goals Draft Common Application: Opens August 1
Start Coalition and/or Specific Applications: Opens on or around August 1
Finalize College Essay
Draft supplemental essays (if applicable)
Maximize Involvement: Exploratory Programs, Immersion & Practical experiences

7. Fall Planning Items In School College Visits (September-November)
Senior College Assembly (September)
College Planning Seminars (September)
Individual ad-hoc counseling meetings by student
College Representatives Night/Financial Aid Night

8. Please Welcome Our Panelists:
Brandi Samaroo, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions-Indiana University-Bloomington
Lauren Christman, Assistant Director of Admissions-Lehigh University
Emily Fry, Associate Director of Admissions-University of Pennsylvania
Courtney McHenry, Associate Director of Admissions-Sacred Heart University