1. THE KINGSWAY REGIONAL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
John Cappolina
Vivian Cassidy
Keith Clark
Owen McBride
Nancy McCloskey
Lisa Yourison

2. COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION NIGHT for Seniors

3. Presentation Goals:
Review Naviance and identify its role in the application process.
Identify steps of the application process.
Review related topics.

4. PARENTS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS PROCESS.
We want to work closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome!
We are going to start by introducing a new and exciting program. A program that is used by more then 4 mil std across the world. Many districts in our county have it and we are excited to bring it to you.

5. We hope by now all seniors are registered and use it regularly
We hope by now all seniors are registered and use it regularly. If not, please contact your counselor.

6. YOU WILL NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER:
Contact College Board/ACT to forward official SAT/ACT Scores
Make a calendar with dates and deadlines
Sign “Transcript Release Form”
Secure letters of recommendation using “Student Profile Form”

7. WHAT CAN STUDENTS AND PARENTS DO USING NAVIANCE?
Access Guidance Department updates and news bulletins
View list of colleges visiting KRHS and sign up to attend
Complete a college search
Develop a prospective college list
Track deadlines
Request and process teacher recommendations
Create a résumé
Access scholarship search engines; over a hundred nationalscholarships are available
Link to selected third party resources (i.e. College Board, Financial Aid, NCAA, Careers, College searches, etc.)

8. What do you need to do to get the application process started?
Update Naviance by moving schools to “Colleges I’m Applying To”.
Submit college application electronically.
Submit a completed “College Application Checklist” for each school to your counselor after you have submitted it electronically to the college.

9. Applying to Rutgers University
On-line application only
December 1st is the preferred deadline for scholarship consideration
No transcripts or recommendation letters required
SRAR–Student Reported Academic Record

10. ARE YOU APPLYING “EARLY” ?
EARLY ACTION- (EA) Early notification of admission’s decision. This action is non- binding for both parties.
EARLY DECISION (ED) - Binding agreement between school and student. Upon notification of acceptance, student is required to withdraw pending applications.

11. PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION
GCC On-Site application preferred
SAT/ACT not required for admission but may exempt student from placement testing
Selective programs/two- tier application
No recommendations required
Gloucester County College—On-site in December

12. GCC On-Site Registration
Through a partnership with GCC, Kingsway offers this service to our students who plan to enroll at GCC the following fall.
December Informational meeting for seniors held in the Eitel Theatre. On-Site applications distributed.   
 2014 - Individual appointments with GCC representative. Applications must be turned in prior to this date. Placement testing discussed.

13. NJSTARS
This full tuition scholarship to community colleges is available to students who place in the top 15% of the graduating class and meet additional academic requirements determined by the state of New Jersey. Updated information on NJSTARS can be found on:

14. LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. . .
College-based Scholarships—check with the institution’s financial aid office.
Community-based Scholarships— investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations.
Scholarship Newsletter—distributed to seniors throughout the course of the school year. Also available on our website.
Scholarship Search Engines available on Guidance website.

15. What about financial aid?
We encourage you to direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a specific college.

16. Kingsway Regional High School
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Kingsway Regional High School
Eitel Theatre
Thursday, November 14, 2013
7:00 pm

17. eligibilitycenter.org NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
Student athletes may want to complete the Clearinghouse Form to determine if eligible for collegiate athletics.
eligibilitycenter.org

18. Dates to Remember……
October 17, GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College Gymnasium 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
November 10, 2013 – NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
November 14, 2013 – NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Ctr 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
November 14, – KRHS Financial Aid Night Eitel Theater 7:00 pm
December 2013—GCC On-Site Registration

19. QUESTIONS?

20. THANK YOU FOR COMING
AND
GOOD LUCK!