1. Dr. Mars, Principal
Welcome Class of 2020!
Junior College Night
Part One

2. Agenda Introductions The Process Starts With You
Student Driven Ownership
Naviance
Factors to Consider
Junior Fall/Spring Checklist
Standardized Testing
Upcoming Events
Next Steps
Resources
FAQ’s

3. The Process Starts with You
Student Driven Ownership
Researching Post-Secondary Settings
Understanding Your Student Profile
Factors to Consider

4. Student Driven Ownership
Utilizing Naviance to Begin College Research
Create Naviance Account
Student: Mr. Kingsley in room 317
Parents: Ms. Price- or ext. 2235
Create a College Board Account
PSAT/SAT/AP/SAT Subject Tests
Test Preparation Plans
Build Rapport with Teachers and Counselors
Letters of Recommendation
Rave Sheets
Visits
Attend In-School Admissions Information Sessions
Start Preparing an Art Portfolio

5. Researching Post-Secondary Settings
Naviance:
Add Schools to the “I’m Thinking About” Section
Supermatch
“Compare Me” Button
School Admissions Stats
Acceptance Rate
% of Accepted Students
Score Averages
Receive Updates on In-School Admissions Information Sessions
Career Interest Profiler

6. Naviance Login Visit: https://connection.Naviance.com/Fiorello
Username: [first name][last name initial][last 4 digits of
Password: [9-digit OSIS]

7. Naviance X2VOL Community Service Log Service Hours
Service Endorsement on Diploma
College Resume Builder

8. Understanding Your Student Profile
Assessing Your Strengths
Areas of Interest
Extracurricular Activities
Transcript Review
Course Rigor
Match Your Academic Profile to the Colleges “I’m Thinking About”
Score Reports
PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/SAT Subject Tests
Portfolio Review
Begin to Research Program Requirements

9. Factors to Consider Creating a Well-Balanced List
How many schools should I apply to?
Financial Affordability
Tuition/Cost of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Fee Waivers
Safety, Target, Reach
Geographic Location
Size and Diversity
Academic Opportunities
Social Fit

10. Junior Fall Checklist Utilize Naviance Academics Priority
Demonstrate Growth on Your Transcript
October PSAT – Merit Scholarship
October 10th, 2018
Develop Test Prep Plan
Create College Board and ACT Accounts
Extracurricular Activities
Visit

11. Junior Spring Checklist
Schedule a Junior College Meeting with Your Guidance Counselor
Complete the “All About Me” Survey on Naviance
Start Thinking About Which Teachers You Would Like to Ask for Recommendations and/or Raves
Distribute Rave Sheets to Teachers and Parent(s)
Meet With Your Counselor to Discuss Course Planning for Senior Year

13. Upcoming Events PSAT DAY: October 10th – National Merit Scholarship
Score above 1400
Junior College Night Part 2: October 18th, 6:00PM – 7:30PM
What Colleges Are Looking For?
Types of Admission
College Timeline
FAFSA

14. Resources
(School Naviance Login Portal)
(Testing Agency)
(National Association for College Admission Counseling)
(Scholarships)

16. Q&A
Q&A Norms
Q&A Session