1. University of Pennsylvania MIT Bucknell Naval Academy Coast Guard Academy Villanova Clemson Penn State University of Virginia Cal Berkeley Cornell University Fordham Monmouth Boston University Boston College Seton Hall Syracuse University LaSalle Virginia Tech Drexel Rider

2. College Planning 2012-13 New Egypt High School

3. Tests For SAT and SAT II visit www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com For ACT visit www.act.orgwww.act.org NEHS School Code: 310-988 Paper applications available in guidance Scores MUST be sent directly to colleges *IMPORTANT: Be sure to list codes for potential colleges on the registration form.

4. Entrance Criteria Strength of Transcript (student’s high school cumulative record) Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) GPA Class Rank Strength of senior year schedule Specific majors such as art or music may have extra entrance criteria such as auditions or portfolio reviews

5. Extra-Curricular Resume Colleges want to know what the student does with his/her “free” time Should include all activities in which the student has participated since 9 th grade Needs to be organized and detailed SHOULD include academic achievements, honors/awards, leadership positions, sports/clubs/activities, community service, work experience COULD include college/career objectives, picture, or something that highlights personal style Student’s chance to shine- Don’t be afraid to brag Be creative

6. Many Schools Also Consider… Extracurricular Activities Awards Letters of Recommendation Personal Essays Personal Interviews

7. The Application Process

8. Naviance Building college list Requesting letters of recommendation Comparing schools How do I match up? Finding the applications online ( key words: prospective student, admissions, future student, freshmen, apply online, application) Common application

9. The College Application Process Reviewed Be aware of deadlines- Do them Now! Online vs. paper applications Early Decision vs. Early Admission/Action, Rolling Admission, Regular Admission Transcript Release Forms- Must be filled out for each school

10. Visiting Prospective Colleges There is NO SUBSTITUTE for the college visit!!! If can’t visit: 1. talk to current students 2. use internet resources such as www.campustours.com

11. Source: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges. $7, 083

12. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Most important financial aid document All financial aid from the federal government, state government, and institution derives from this form. Traditional paper copy or online version www.fafsa.ed.gov Key word is FREE. Beware of scams File after January 1, 2013

13. General Scholarships Complete list of all general scholarships that come through the guidance office List is updated weekly or biweekly throughout the school year. Types/amounts of awards vary. The more thorough the search, the better the chance for success. Listed on Naviance

14. NJ STARS I & II Criteria Changed Top 15% of graduating class Must maintain GPA of 3.25 Covers up to 18 credits per semester minimum of 12 credits See fact sheet for more information NJ STARS II $2,500 /yr. towards tuition at any public or private school

15. NCAA Eligibility Center The initial eligibility office for Division I or II athletics Eligibility is a separate issue from admission. 16 core course requirement with a sliding scale for core GPA and SAT/ACT scores. Must submit official test scores through Collegeboard or ACT www.eligibilitycenter.org Check with your student’s counselor Discuss with coach

16. General Timeline Continue to visit/investigate the schools on your list Check on admissions criteria Have a strong beginning to the school year Meet with your counselor to review application status/process Allow 10 school days to have letters of recommendation written Allow 10 school days to process and mail applications Begin to work on finding scholarships/financial aid