1. Senior Parent Night September 12, 2013

2. Welcome! Ellen Chagnon chagnone@doversherborn.org Eleanor Kinsella kinsellae@doversherborn.org Carol Spezzano spezzanoc@doversherborn.org Robert Williamson williamsonr@doversherborn.org Beth Hecker heckerb@doversherborn.org

3. College Admissions Panel  Jean Aversa Suffolk University  Hannah Moriggi Babson College  Sam Duplessis University of Chicago  Heidi W. Erickson Quinnipiac University  Joseph DiCarlo Worcester State University (formerly of Northeastern University)

4. Guidance Curriculum  Senior Small Group Meetings Taking place during Senior English classes beginning the week of Sept 16  Individual Meetings Throughout September and October Students responsible for scheduling meetings with their counselor  Workshops After school opportunities to work on essays, interview skills, resumes, and applications Check email and announcements for dates

5. Now what?  Final phases of researching, touring, and interviewing  Finalizing college list  Standardized testing  SAT: Oct 5, Nov 2  ACT: Sept 21, Oct 26  Student is responsible for sending scores to colleges  Most importantly, take a deep breath.

6. Applications  Apply through the Common App or directly through a college’s website  Early vs. Regular Decision  Notify counselors & teachers by Sept 30 of early intentions  Teacher recommendations  Ask early, ask NOW!  Students are responsible for managing this piece directly with teachers  Follow directions and pay attention to deadlines  And most importantly, tell your student to take a deep breath.

7. Guidance’s Role  Sending transcripts to those schools listed in Naviance  End of Junior Year, 1 st Term, 1 st Semester, and Final Transcript  Look over transcript that already went home  Secondary School Report & School Profile  School Letter of Recommendation  We need input!  Student info in Naviance  Parent/Guardian Input Form

8. Utilizing Naviance  College data available for viewing  Documents library feature  Scholarship lists and information  College visit sign-up for students  Students must keep their college lists up-to-date and in sync with the Common App!  Transcripts will only be sent to those schools listed in Naviance

9. Questions?