1. Tuesday, September 17 th, 2013

2.  Review distributed handouts  Recap of Junior year responsibilities (research phase)  Continued planning opportunities for Seniors  Senior Meeting/Common App workshop registration  College application process  Student role  Guidance role  Parent role  New Initiatives  Q & A

3.  SAT/ACT/SAT Subject test  Scheduled college visits (Sept-Nov)  Numerous college fairs College Expo at SUNY Old Westbury 9/22/13 SUNY College Fair at NCC 9/23/13 Performing & Visual Arts College Fair at Jacob Javits Center 9/25/13  Guidance Office/College & Career Center Naviance Individual Meetings/Workshops

4. SENIOR GUIDANCE MEETING COMMON APP WORKSHOP  FERPA agreement is required  Scheduled with Mrs. Mitchell in Guidance  Parents welcome  Roughly 1 hour-1 hour 20 minutes.  Goal: Develop process for your child’s individual plan  FERPA agreement is required  Scheduled with Mrs. Mitchell in Guidance  Small groups with your counselor  During the school day (Inc. before and after)  Goal: Provide assistance reviewing the NEW common app requirements

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

6. 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”*

7. Student Role continued…  The Application Sign up for the Common App workshop for a detailed breakdown of all requirements.  The Essay Utilize the English Department for assistance (Eng. 12R deadline 10/4/13) 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

8. 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)

9. 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!

10. 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.

11. ** 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

12. 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.

13.  Guidance Newsletter 3 editions/year (Fall, Winter, Spring) Will break down ‘need to know’ information by grade, and upcoming events Introduced 9/24/13 at Back to School Night  Financial Aid Night Date and Time: TBD (Aiming for early December) Representative from local college

14. “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”- F.D.R “The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.” – C.S.Lewis “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”- Nelson Mandela Questions????