1. Tuesday, September 16 th, 2014

2.  Review distributed handouts  Recap of Junior year responsibilities (research/supplemental paperwork phase)  Continued planning opportunities for Seniors  Senior Meeting (how and when to set up)  College application process  Student role  Guidance role  Parent role  Guidance events  Q & A

3.  Junior Meeting- Introduction to Naviance, college discussion, teacher letters of rec, essay topics.  College Campus Visits- Begin physically scouting campuses and settings.  SAT/SAT Subject Test/ACT- Establish a baseline to build off of.  Strong conclusion to Junior year- Last direct impact on transcript before colleges evaluate later this Fall.

4.  SAT/ACT/SAT Subject test  Scheduled college visits (Sept-Nov)  Numerous college fairs NCA Fall College Expo at SUNY Old Westbury 9/21/14 SUNY College Fair at Jacob Javits Center 9/23/14 L.I. National College Fair at Nassau Coliseum 10/05/14 College & Trade School Fair at Calhoun High School 11/06/14  Guidance Office/College & Career Center Naviance Individual Meetings

5. SENIOR GUIDANCE MEETING  FERPA agreement is required/ “Attention Seniors”  Scheduled with Mrs. Mitchell in Guidance  Parents welcome  Roughly 1 hour-1 hour 20 minutes  Goal: Develop process for your child’s individual plan

6. The smoothest process requires individualized attention/responsibilities from three different parties:  Student Role  Guidance Role  Parent/Guardian Role

7. Overview  Stay organized Keep a folder of all paperwork and date activities as they happen.  Be inquisitive Ask questions!! Your inquiries help us guide your actions.  Manage time wisely Prioritize the college process high on personal list. *The only rule to play by is ‘The Earlier The Better”*

8. Student Role continued…  The Application Common App/ Independent Online App/Paper App Application type: Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Admissions, Rolling Admissions  The Essay Utilize the English Department for assistance (Eng. 12R deadline 10/06/14) Don’t be afraid to tell your story Answer complete question being asked Monitor length requirements  Letters of Recommendations 2-3 teachers (2 teachers plus coach/advisor/employer/clergy/etc.) Blue recommendation form

9. Student Role continued…  The Activities Resume Use the Green Junior Packet as a guide All colleges plus All Scholarships Highlight leadership roles  SAT/ACT Scores are evaluated based on highest individual section score and recalculated. Students must have test scores sent officially from collegeboard.org/actstudent.org Fairtest.org (List of test optional schools)

10. Answer: Two weeks prior to college application deadline! See school calendar for details! Your college application type and deadline will dictate your schedule. Once you know of a college you are applying to, learn its deadline FIRST!

11. The Guidance Department will oversee the processing of all applications submitted. The Blue Tracking Form- This form will individually track all applications submitted. Naviance- FERPA agreement will allow most supplemental submissions to happen electronically. Status can be monitored.

12. ** Communication is Key ** Monitor your child’s application process. Are they adhering to deadlines? Did they start their essay? Did they send official test scores to colleges yet? Continue discussions about: Distance Size Public vs Private/Cost Major

13. Answer:Contact the admissions office to confirm the accuracy of the letter. Schools often send a generic letter once an application is received. Don’t panic! Commonly this is simply information crossed in the mail.

14.  Guidance Newsletter Fall newsletter will be available on 9/23/14 at Back to School Night  Financial Aid Night Wednesday, December 3 rd, 2014, 6:30PM. High School Auditorium New York Institute of Technology, Financial Aid Rep.  Scheduled College Visits Modified list of schools attending

15. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn” –Benjamin Franklin “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” –Benjamin Franklin “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” -Benjamin Franklin Questions????