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

2. Agenda: Introductions Overview of Junior College Night Part I
What Are Colleges Looking For?
Types of Admission
College Timeline
Resources
FAQ’s

3. Overview of Junior College Night Part I:
Student Driven Ownership
Naviance
Factors to Consider
Junior Fall/Spring Checklist
Standardized Testing

4. What Colleges Are Looking For:
Class Rigor
GPA
Testing
Essay
Extracurricular/Leadership
Community Service/Work Experience/Internship/Clubs
Awards/Honors
Recommendations
Teachers, Counselor, Personal
Portfolio
Demonstrated Interest

5. Types of Colleges and Universities:
SUNY/CUNY/Private/International
Community College
Conservatory/Arts

6. Types of Admission: Restrictive Admission: Early Decision
Non-Restrictive Admission:
Early Action
Regular Decision
Rolling Admission

7. Testing and Admissions:
Entrance Examinations:
ACT
SAT
SAT Subject Tests
Placement Examinations: AP
Test Optional:
Submitting Standardized Test Scores:

8. How Do I Apply: Naviance: List Schools Common Application
CUNY/SUNY Portal
Directly Through the Institution
Coalition

9. College Timeline: Fall: Take the PSAT/SAT/ACT Research Colleges Visit
Spring:
Take SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/AP’s
Begin Developing a College List
Scholarship Research
Course Planning
Letters of Recommendation and Raves
College Meeting with Your Counselor
Draft Your College Essay
Financial Planning

10. Financial Planning: FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Grants, Loans, Work Study, Scholarships
Opens October 1st
CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service):
Required by many private colleges and universities for non-government aid
Institution Grants, Loans, Scholarships
$25.00 Fee, $16.00 Fee Per School
Scholarship Search:

11. Resources
(School Naviance Login Portal)
(Testing Agency)
(National Association for College Admission Counseling)
(Free/Reduced Lunch)

12. Q&A
Q&A Norms
Q&A Session