1. School Counseling Department College Application Process

2.  School Counseling Director -Mr. Bousquet (Y-Z)  School Counselors - Ms. Crowley(A-C) - Ms. Vereen(D-G) - Mr. Auriantal(H-K) - Ms. Zubek(L-N) - Ms. Peirce(O-R) - Ms. Henry(S-X)  Secretaries: Ms. Parker, Ms. Watson  Career Center: Ms. Wisniewski

3. Topics Covered Graduation Requirements SAT vs. ACT Post Secondary Options Senior Year Timeline ScholarshipsScholarshipsNavianceNaviance Common Application

4.  English4 Credits  Math4 Credits  Science4 Credits (1 Physical, 1 Biological)  SS3 Credits (1US History, 0.5 Civics)  PE1 Credit  Health0.5 Credit  Fine Art1 Credit  Applied Art1 Credit  Electives7.5 Credits 26 Credits

5.  Employment  Vocational  Military  Missionary Work  College

6.  SAT ◦ Stronger emphasis on vocabulary ◦ More Sections ◦ No science section ◦ Lose ¼ of a point with incorrect answers ◦ Score between 600-2400 ◦ Test style: tricky, questions can be phrased in ways that make them difficult to decipher  ACT ◦ More advanced math concepts ◦ Writing is optional ◦ Science section ◦ No penalty for incorrect answers ◦ Score between 1-36 ◦ Test style: straightforward, questions may be long but are usually less difficult to decipher

7. SAT Testing Dates Test Date Oct 11Nov 8Dec 6Jan 24Mar 14May 2Jun6 Regis. Deadline Sep 12Oct 9Nov 6Dec 29Feb 13Apr 6May 8 ACT Testing Dates Test Date Sep 13Oct 25Dec 13Feb 7Apr 18Jun 13 Regis. Deadline Aug 8Sep 19Nov 7Jan 9Mar 13May 8

8. Types of Application Types of Application  Electronic (from web site)  Create account, complete application, proofread, make a copy, send  Request transcript through Naviance and notify counselor  Hard copy  Make practice copy, proofread, send  Check for supplemental applications  Request transcript through Naviance and notify counselor  The Common Application  One application for many different colleges  Complete and proofread  Check for supplemental applications  Send through Naviance with transcript request and notify counselor

9. Application Decision Types Rolling AdmissionTake applications all year (not binding) Regular DecisionDeadline is set (not binding) Early ActionApply early (not binding) Early Decision (II)Apply early (binding) PriorityChosen applicants will be notified, waived application requirements (not binding)

10. Senior Year Timeline Letter of recommendation requests submitted to teacher/counselor October 3, 2014 Follow SAT/ACT testing datesVisit websites or Career Center ASVABOctober 21, 2014 Have a final copy of college essayOctober 24, 2014 Early decision deadlineNovember 1, 2014 Financial Aid NightDecember 11, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m.

11. Senior Year Timeline Cont. FAFSA Application ReleasedJanuary 1, 2015 (check with school on deadline) CSS ProfileDue date varies per school Regular decision deadlinesJanuary 15, 2015 or February 1, 2015 (due dates can vary)

12. Navigating Naviance

13. Naviance Colleges I’m thinking about you will be able to add colleges on your list.

14. Naviance After generating a list of colleges you are “thinking about”, select colleges that you will be applying to and click the “Move to Application List”.

15. You moved your selected colleges to Colleges I’m applying to

18. Using Naviance to Track the Application Process

21. Common Application  Please be sure to create your personal account with the Common Application  Remember to create a password that you will remember and NOT forget!  Remember to check your Naviance and personal email for updates about the Common Application

22. Community Service Seniors Do’s Check Naviance/Emails Weekly SAT: Test Dates Oct-11 Nov-8 Dec - 6 SAT: Test Dates Oct-11 Nov-8 Dec - 6 Send Test Scores SAT/ACT/NCAA ACT: Test Date Oct 25th (deadline to register is Sept 27st) Request Recommendations by October 3 rd ! Apply for Scholarships Sign up on Naviance to meet with college representatives in the Career Center Make sure applications are sent and completed by the deadline Please see your School Counselor as needed Resume

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