1. Cardinal Newman’s Passport for our College Bound Students Senior Parent Information Night

2. Get to Know Guidance & College Placement MMrs. Karen Lower: Director of Guidance Senior Counseling E-N & IB MMs. Mary Murphy: Counselor Senior Counseling A-D & O-Z MMs. Anna Christie CCollege Resource Counselor DDr. Liz Johnson: Consulting Psychologist MMrs. Holland: Guidance Secretary

3. Access Naviance through the CN Website: 1.) Using Quick Links 2.) Under the Academics Tab through Guidance and College Counseling Username: Last name and first 2 letters of first name Ex: lowerka How to use Naviance Password : Student ID #

4. “Family Connection” website for students and parents provided by Naviance Allows you to:  Search & find individualized colleges  Search for individualized careers,  Take assessments,  Compose your Resume,  Complete College Applications  and MUCH MORE What is Naviance? Luke Waldron '13 University of Florida '17 What advice would you give a Senior? “Guidance is only as effective as you make it. Take time to visit Guidance and ask questions.”

5. Critical Reading 200-800; Mat 200-800; Writing 200-800 ****Beginning of New SAT SAT Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 23, ****Mar. 5, May 7, June 4. Subject Area Tests SAT II English 11-36; Math 11-36; Reading 11-36; Science Reasoning 11-36; Composite 11-36 Writing 11-36 Strongly encouraged ACT Sep. 12, Oct. 24, Dec. 12, Feb. 6, Apr. 9, June 11. Testing

6. Transcripts

7. Earning College Credit

8. Florida Medallion Scholarship Award ACT: 26 SAT: 1170 GPA: 3.0 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Natural Science 3 Credits of Social Science 2 Credits of Foreign Language 75 hours of Community Service $77 per credit hour Florida Academic Scholarship Award ACT: 29 SAT: 1290 GPA: 3.5 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Natural Science 3 Credits of Social Science 2 Credits of Foreign Language 100 hours of Community Service $103 per credit hour

10. Oct. 8 6:00 p.m. Navigating College Financial Aid Barbara Stern, FAU Financial Aid Office Nov. 4 6:00 p.m. Plan for the Future, Sending Your Child to College James Lanahan, College Planning Specialist Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. Filling out the FAFSA and More Robin Blank, FDOE Office of Student Financial Assistance

11. Types of Acceptance

12. Finding a Fit Family Connection  Cluster Finder  College Match  Salle Mae Scholarship Search  “Do What You Are” Personality & College Major Assessment

13. Student Responsibility Getting Themselves Into College

14. Parent Involvement Visiting Schools Help Prepare for Interview Keep Them on Track and Organized Utilize the College 101 Handout Utilize the Guidance and College Counseling section on the Cardinal Newman Website

15. Campus Visit & Interview

16. Plan To Attend

17. National College Fair Ft. Lauderdale Monday, October 12, 2015 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saint John Paul II Academy Boca Raton, FL October 19, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Palm Beach College Fair At South Florida Fairgrounds Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. College Fairs Ft. Lauderdale Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Dillard Center for the Arts Tuesday, October 6, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

18. Questions Answers