1. Class of 2015 Are You Preparing for Life after High School?

2. I can… Check my credits earned and those necessary to “walk the stage” on May 28, 2015Check my credits earned and those necessary to “walk the stage” on May 28, 2015 Compare my record to the requirements for an Honors DiplomaCompare my record to the requirements for an Honors Diploma Meet the requirements and deadlines for admission and scholarships for my desired post-secondary optionsMeet the requirements and deadlines for admission and scholarships for my desired post-secondary options Identify where the common application is and use it if I need toIdentify where the common application is and use it if I need to Keep track of college applications and request transcripts and required teacher recommendations electronically (Naviance)Keep track of college applications and request transcripts and required teacher recommendations electronically (Naviance) If I haven’t finished already, continue to explore college and career optionsIf I haven’t finished already, continue to explore college and career options Register with and check my eligibility with NCAARegister with and check my eligibility with NCAA

3. Honors Diploma 4 credits of English4 credits of English 4 credits of Math4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science4 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of 1 World Language or 2 credits of 2 different world languages3 credits of 1 World Language or 2 credits of 2 different world languages 1 credit of Fine Arts1 credit of Fine Arts 3.5 GPA3.5 GPA 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (combined score of critical reading and math sections only)27 ACT or 1210 SAT (combined score of critical reading and math sections only) * can only miss one of the criteria listed above

4. SAT Subject Tests How Colleges Use Them Make admission decisions.Make admission decisions. Determine how well prepared you are for different college programs.Determine how well prepared you are for different college programs. Place you in appropriate-level courses.Place you in appropriate-level courses. Advise you on subject course selection.Advise you on subject course selection. NOT REQUIRED BY ALL COLLEGES, BUT CERTAINLY RECOMMENDED WHERE INDICATED!NOT REQUIRED BY ALL COLLEGES, BUT CERTAINLY RECOMMENDED WHERE INDICATED!

5. Factors considered in admissions’ offices across the country Class rank (6-semester cumulative)Class rank (6-semester cumulative) Demonstrated leadershipDemonstrated leadership Employment status during high schoolEmployment status during high school Extra- and co-curricular involvementExtra- and co-curricular involvement First-generation college student statusFirst-generation college student status Grade point averageGrade point average Legacy status (family members that have graduated the school)Legacy status (family members that have graduated the school) Letters of recommendation (if required)Letters of recommendation (if required) Life experiencesLife experiences Obstacles overcomeObstacles overcome Potential contributions to diversity (breadth of experience, geography, ideology, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, socio- economic status, world view)Potential contributions to diversity (breadth of experience, geography, ideology, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, socio- economic status, world view) Quality of high school (% of graduates going to 4-year colleges) Significant extenuating circumstances Socioeconomic status Special abilities, talents, and achievements Standardized test scores Strength of high school curriculum (depth in each subject area, honors or accelerated courses, AP/IB courses) Strong, ongoing commitment to social service and/or volunteer activities Writing ability

6. College/Career Readiness Factors (In order of importance) Grades in College Prep CoursesGrades in College Prep Courses Strength of CurriculumStrength of Curriculum Admission Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Admission Test Scores (ACT/SAT) Grades in All CoursesGrades in All Courses Essay or Writing Sample (can get you over the hump!)Essay or Writing Sample (can get you over the hump!) Teacher Recommendation (only considered when required)Teacher Recommendation (only considered when required) Student Demonstrated InterestStudent Demonstrated Interest Counselor Recommendation (only considered when required)Counselor Recommendation (only considered when required)

8. Recommendation Letters Check with individual school for requirementsCheck with individual school for requirements Counselor will write one if required!!Counselor will write one if required!! Give teachers at least 2 weeks noticeGive teachers at least 2 weeks notice Request electronically in Naviance after you have completed “Senior Brag Sheet” surveyRequest electronically in Naviance after you have completed “Senior Brag Sheet” survey Follow-up with face-to-face requestFollow-up with face-to-face request

9. Resumes/Activity records (Use the resume program in Naviance to create) Leadership roles/events plannedLeadership roles/events planned Honors and AwardsHonors and Awards Community ServiceCommunity Service Summer Activities/InternshipsSummer Activities/Internships EmploymentEmployment Special research projects/independent studiesSpecial research projects/independent studies

11. Admissions Timelines Early DecisionEarly Decision Ethical agreement signed by parent, counselor and studentEthical agreement signed by parent, counselor and student Student MUST meet individually with counselor to obtain signatureStudent MUST meet individually with counselor to obtain signature Early ActionEarly Action Apply early, will get an earlier responseApply early, will get an earlier response Rolling AdmissionRolling Admission Once file is complete, response will take 4-6weeks.Once file is complete, response will take 4-6weeks.

12. College Selection Process Know yourself and what is important to you!Know yourself and what is important to you! Know your credentials and the realistic choices you have earned!Know your credentials and the realistic choices you have earned! Take advantage of resourcesTake advantage of resources College Fairs in the fallCollege Fairs in the fall College rep visits (find on Naviance)College rep visits (find on Naviance)

13. College Night October 8, 2014 @ CVCC 6:00 – 7:30 PM

14. Writing Essays Start early by creating ideas to write aboutStart early by creating ideas to write about Essays are evaluated by interest and accuracyEssays are evaluated by interest and accuracy Use specific examples in your compositionUse specific examples in your composition PROOFREAD AND GET IT REVIEWED!!PROOFREAD AND GET IT REVIEWED!!

15. Senior schedule recommendations, (direct from admissions counselors…) Keep your grades up throughout the entire year!Keep your grades up throughout the entire year! Take strong and competitive classes during your senior year i.e. math, science, and world language classesTake strong and competitive classes during your senior year i.e. math, science, and world language classes “acceptance is contingent on performance throughout ALL years of high school.”

16. POLICE YOURSELF!!

17. What You Should Do Now!! finish campus visits and make a decision as to which colleges you will applyfinish campus visits and make a decision as to which colleges you will apply View applications, deadlines, and procedures for prospective colleges and begin!!View applications, deadlines, and procedures for prospective colleges and begin!! Get familiar with Naviance and Common App (if applicable)Get familiar with Naviance and Common App (if applicable) apply to 2-3 perfect fit colleges, 1 stretch, and 1 safety netapply to 2-3 perfect fit colleges, 1 stretch, and 1 safety net Register and take/re-take ACT and/or SAT (SAT Subject Tests if applicable)Register and take/re-take ACT and/or SAT (SAT Subject Tests if applicable) Complete the mandatory Senior Fall Survey (Naviance)Complete the mandatory Senior Fall Survey (Naviance)

18. Common Application https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/Common App/FAQ.aspxhttps://schoolforms.commonapp.org/Common App/FAQ.aspxhttps://schoolforms.commonapp.org/Common App/FAQ.aspxhttps://schoolforms.commonapp.org/Common App/FAQ.aspx You must link your Common App and Naviance accounts!You must link your Common App and Naviance accounts!