1. Junior Parent Information Night
Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School
Counseling Department
December 12, 2018

2. Junior Parent Information Night
11th Grade Counseling Curriculum
Naviance Student
Post-Secondary Pathways
Academic Advising

3. Junior Counseling Curriculum
Career Assessment
Myers Briggs: Do What You Are in Naviance Student
Post-Secondary Planning 
Green Junior Handout 
Opportunities Magazine
PowerPoint will be online after presentations

4. Naviance Student: Overview
Naviance is a web based system designed especially for students and parents to help in making decisions about courses, colleges, and careers.  
Why is it important to use Naviance Student?
Review your child’s college and career planning, test scores, surveys, etc.
Help apply for scholarships
Receive important s from the Counseling Office 
Sign up for scheduled college visits
Request transcripts….and much more...

5. Naviance: Login

6. 5 Post-Secondary Pathways
World of Work
Military
Technical School/Apprenticeship
2-year/Community College
4-year College

7. World of Work Benefits Immediate financial gain Opportunities
Look for jobs with a career path in your interest area
VA Employment Commission
PWCS-CTE Career Connections 
January 17th Kelly Leadership Bldg. 6-8pm

8. Technical School/Apprenticeship
Benefits
Trained in a specific area for employment
Typically a quicker route to skilled employment
Opportunities
Research schools that provide training
Apply and pay
PWCS-CTE Career Connections 
January 17th Kelly Leadership Bldg. 6-8pm
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9. Military Benefits Job Training Job Security Food/Clothing/Shelter
Opportunities
Enlistment
ASVAB testing – Nov. results Dec 19th; Spring test in April 
National Guard/Reserves
Academies/ROTC
County-wide Academy Nights 
Special Presentation Dec 19th   
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10. 2-year/Community College
Benefits
Education for competitive job placement
Increased knowledge base
Typically a guaranteed entry
Programs toward a baccalaureate
Guaranteed Admissions; Pathways and Advance Programs
Process
Fill out application
Placement tests or approved SAT/ACT scores
Attend orientation session in the spring or summer
Financial aid is available 

11. 4-year College Benefits Education for competitive job placement
Increased knowledge base
Higher earning potential
On campus experience
Higher job satisfaction

12. 4-year College – Junior Year
Process
Take the ACT/SAT in the Spring
Students register online for both tests
ACT – act.org
SAT – collegeboard.org
See Dr. Byrd for a fee waiver if you have free/reduced lunch
SAT and ACT dates:
SAT: March 9, May 4 Colgan) and June 1
ACT: Feb 9, April 13, June 8 and July 13
PSAT results released December to student
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13. 4-year College – Junior Year
Visit Schools
Open Houses
Colgan College Tour in April
Start a College List
Athletes must register with NCAA
Student must send transcript  org/ecwr3/ 
 See Dr. Byrd for details
Keep up the grades!

14. What 4-year colleges look for
Grades
Strength of schedule
Test scores
Essays
Leadership
Extracurricular activities
Community service
Recommendations
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15. 4-year College – Senior Year
The Application:  
Know the deadlines 
early decision, early action, regular decision, rolling admission
Know the application process
Common App; Coalition App; Direct Application
Transcript Package: 
Through Naviance Student 
SAT/ACT 
Teacher Recommendation Letters
Personal Essays 

16. Financial Aid Grants Loans Work Study Scholarships
Naviance Student >> Scholarship section for scholarships available to PWCS students
Colgan Website >> Counseling >> College and Career >> Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – fafsa.gov
Opens October 1, 2019

17. Academic Advising Timeline
January 17 Curriculum Fair/AP Information Night – 6:30pm
January Teachers discuss course recommendations with students
January Online course requests for students and parents
February 6 Scheduling begins with rising seniors through English classes
June 7 Last day to request a course change for school year

18. Upcoming Events 2019
January 5 PWCS Parent Summit February 11 Touch Base Conferences – 7:30AM April PWCS Student Employment Fair April College Trip April ASVAB at Colgan HS September Senior Parent Breakfast September Individual Senior Conferences

19. on Twitter Colgan Counseling Newsletter