1. Post-Secondary Planning- Life Beyond High School
November 28, 2018

2. POST- SECONDARY OPTIONS
Employment
Career/Technical School
Military
College
4 year
2 year
Gap Year

3. TIMELINE- JUNIOR YEAR Research Colleges & Careers
Complete course requests for senior year- February
Register for and take SAT (collegeboard.org) and/or ACT (act.org)
Visit colleges and Attend college fairs- PV March 28th
Individual Meetings with School Counselor- Review Selectivity Ladder
Start asking for Teacher Recommendations
Work on Senior Profile
If interested in Division I/II Athletics- Register with the NCAA

4. NEVER TOO EARLY TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Naviance
Fastweb
RaiseMe
Scholarships.com
CollegeNet.com
FinAid.org
CollegeBoard
SurveyMonkey.com
Zinch
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5. TIMELINE- SENIOR YEAR September-October November to March
Get Organized
Teacher Recommendation Forms
Senior Profile for Counselor Recommendation
Review Transcript and Complete Transcript Authorization
Finish taking Standardized Tests- SAT/ACT
Begin Applications & FAFSA (opens Oct. 1st)
November to March
Submit Applications
Midyear Transcripts Released- February
December to April
Evaluate Admissions Decisions and Financial Packages
May- June
National College Decision Day- May 1st
Graduation- June 21st
Final Transcripts Released

6. HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL Keep the process in perspective
Work together as a family
Students must take ownership
Discuss finances openly
Start early and meet all deadlines
Meet often with your counselor & be in contact with Admissions Reps- Questions are Good!

8. WHERE DO I START? Research Contact Speak to current students
Begin Research on College Board or Naviance
Visit school’s websites for General Information, Requirements & Deadlines
Attend
Open houses and tours
College Fairs
March 28th- Passaic Valley
April 3rd- NACAC in Secaucus
Contact
Speak to current students
Contact admissions with questions
WHERE DO I START?

9. EVERY STUDENT IS DIFFERENT
FINALIZING YOUR LIST
EVERY STUDENT IS DIFFERENT
Choose Approx. 4-8 schools
Balance
Safety
Target
Reach
Organize
Know what is needed to apply to each school
Decide on intended admissions type/ deadlines

10. TYPES OF ADMISSION/DEADLINES
Early Decision (Binding)
Early Action
(Non-Binding)
Variations: Restrictive EA, Single Choice EA
Priority Deadline
Rolling Admission
Regular Admission

11. EVALUATING AN APPLICANT
Transcript
GPA, Courses & Grades (includes grades 9 to 11 and senior courses in progress)
SAT or ACT Scores- some schools are test optional
SAT Subject Tests (if required)
Essay(s)
Resume (extracurricular activities)
Letters of Recommendation
Supplemental Materials
Demonstrated Interest

12. UPCOMING SAT/ACT DATES
Test Date
Registration
Late Registration
March 9, 2019
February 8, 2019
February 22, 2019
May 4, 2019
April 5, 2019
April 19, 2019
June 1, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 17, 2019
August 24, 2019
October 5, 2019
November 2, 2019
Test Date
Registration
Late Registration
February 9, 2019
January 11, 2019
January 18, 2019
April 13, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 25, 2019
June 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 20, 2019
July 13, 2019
June 14, 2019
June 24, 2019
September 14, 2019
October 26, 2019

13. COMMON MYTHS
Test scores are the most important criterion in college admission
There is only one perfect college for me
Wait until you get accepted to visit
If I’m getting a C in an Honors or AP course, it’s ok because colleges will be impressed with my determination
I need to decide on my career before I can choose a college
If I haven’t heard of a college or university, it can’t be very good
I should attend the most prestigious college that accepts me

14. NAVIANCE STUDENT https://student.naviance. com/pvhs
Contact your child’s counselor directly if you do not already have access

15. QUESTIONS?