1. { College Information Night for Juniors November 19 th, 2014

2. “Juniors, I implore you to use the college admissions process…as an opportunity to learn more about yourself; find out who you are as a student, what talents you possess, and most importantly what you want out of your college experience.” -thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com

3. Tonight -Counselor Overview -You Pick 3 -Colleges -Testing -Financial Aid -Visual and Performing Arts

4. Important Factors in the Admission Committee Process -Transcripts -Test Scores -Essays -Recommendations -Activities -Interviews and Impressions -Expressions of Interest

5. Standardized Tests -ACT and SAT -Colleges will accept either test -We suggest students take each test at least once -Many require ACT with writing -Take it with writing every time -SAT Subject Tests -Many highly selective schools require them; some recommend them -Score Reporting -ACT and SAT offer score choice; score reports reflect only one testing date

6. ACT Test Dates 2/7/15 4/18/15 6/13/15 www.act.org SAT Test Dates 3/14/15 5/2/15 6/6/15 www.collegeboard.com Standardized Test Dates We recommend students take their first test in the Spring of Junior Year

7. Test Prepration -Free Practice ACT or SAT this Saturday! -Sign up with Revolution Prep -Spring SAT Prep Class

8. Junior College Conference -Parents Are Learning How to Sign-up -Info in Packet -1 Hour Long Meeting with Mrs. Holohan -Try to select a free block if possible -For a pass see Mrs. Holohan -Conferences will begin in January

9. The College Conference -Mandatory meeting with Mrs. Holohan and your parents/guardian during school day -College Search Questionnaire on Naviance -Complete at least 1 week prior to conference -Parent Questionnaire -Transcript and Testing -Action Plan and time line -Suggest colleges to add to your list

10. Things to Think About -Location -People -Dorm Life -Activities -Internships -Study Abroad

11. Action Plan-Now! -Students: complete College Search Questionnaire in Naviance -Schedule your family’s College Conference (January-May) -Register interest online with colleges and visit colleges, if possible -Consider summer 2015 plans -Create filing system for college material

12. Late Spring/Summer -Out of State College Fair -Case Studies at Mitty-April 23 -Selection of Recommenders-Due in May -Attend Essay Writing Workshop -Mission College Fair-May 7th -Work on First Drafts of Essays

13. -UC-Davis:Benjamin Ibarra -University of Nevada, Reno: Andre Lawson -Santa Clara University:Sandra Hayes -San Jose State: AJ Lee -Mission College: Susan Monahan -Saint Mary’s College: Natalie Vazquez -MA College of Pharmacy & Health: Alan Beaudin -Saint Louis University: Eric Wilson -Performing Arts: Harriet Katz -Revolution Prep: Brendan Getzell -Financial Aid (Mission College): Katy Fitzgerald