1. Benjamin Laster Director of College Placement Seton Hall Preparatory School Follow us on Twitter @prep2colllege

2.  Great Work….Again!  Junior College Planning Kick-Off Re-cap: Information, Resources & Search  College Information Night for Juniors Itinerary: Timeline, Next Steps, Action Items

3.  Introductory Meeting (s) With Your College Counselor: Winter/Early Spring is ideal  Stay in contact with counselor by any method: Email, Meetings, Calls. Be active with them!  Continued Visitation (possible interviews)  Utilize College Meetings to refine search and build application list effectively

4.  Remain/become active in Naviance Family Connection: Vital for students in the fall. Get comfortable with it!  Continue Sculpting an Application List  Testing (Spring-Fall): Define Strategy in College meeting (s)

5.  Application List formulated by August 1 st  Requesting Teacher Recommendations (Spring/Summer: Prior to year end)  “Brag Sheet” Submission (Spring/Summer-Prior to start of year deadline)

6.  Brainstorming Essay Content  Creating Essay Drafts  Creating Supplement drafts  Enhancing Involvement: Summer Programs, Prep Internship Program, Practical experiences

7.  Programming: Financial Aid Night, College Rep Night, College Visits, Senior College Assembly & Individual College Planning Seminars  Individual ad-hoc meetings & college counseling sessions