3.  Last year  Naviance Assessments  This year  PSAT Administration in October  RCGC Presentation – March 15, 2016  Presentation in Junior English Classes

4.  Your total score represents what you would have on the SAT had it been taken on the same date.  Go to https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/ho me to create a collegeboard account for additional test break down and prep. https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/ho me  Important – Use created account to sign up for the SAT. Do not create a new account!

6. SAT Redesigned Evidence Based Reading and Writing, Math, Essay (Optional) ACT Academic Achievement Math, English, Science, Reading,Writing SAT Subject Area Subject Specific (most competitive colleges) Standardized Tests for Four-year Colleges

8. * March 5 th – Registration by February 5 th * May 7 th – Registration by April 8 th (Offered at Clayton HS) * June 4 th – Registration by May 5 th

9.  April 9 th – Register by March 4 th  June 11 th – Register by May 6 th ** Note: The ACT is not offered at Clayton High School. Create an account at www.act.org **

10.  Location  Size  Majors/Programs  Extracurricular Activities and Sports  Selectivity  Faculty to Student Ratio

11.  Junior or Two-Year  Public  Private  Religious Affiliation  Co-ed vs Single Sex  HBCU – Historically Black Colleges and Universities  Ivy League

12.  Rolling Admissions  Regular Admissions  Early Decision (May be binding)  Early Action

13. Naviance - Family Connections

14.  Reach Schools  Target Schools  Safety Schools At this point your list should be broad. Check out every lead. The time for narrowing the list comes later….

15.  Open Houses  Individual and Group Tours  Virtual Tours  College Fairs Always ask yourself – “Can I see myself here for the next four years??”

17.  March 22, 2016 - Rowan College at Gloucester County Spring Open House 5:30 – 8 pm  April 8 th 2016 – Deadline to sign up for the May 7 th SAT Administration at Clayton HS  March 22 th, 2016 – Help Session for Juniors to sign up for the May SAT Administration

18. The Clayton High School Guidance Twitter Account @claytonguidance

19.  Visit schools – Vacation plans can include college stops  Refine your list  Look at deadlines !!  Start organizing what you will need to apply in the fall ** Note – We don’t disappear in the summer, so call us **

20.  Application  Official Transcript  SAT or ACT scores  Letters of Recommendation (if required)  College Essay (if required)  Application Fee

21. THANKS FOR COMING AND GOOD LUCK!!!!