junior year college planning presentation october 1, 2014

• Junior Year College Planning Presentation

• October 1, 2014

College Planning CalendarOctober

• Get involved in 1 or 2 extra curricular activities. PSATs - October 15th

• Begin building your college file by using Naviance account to find schools that meet your criteria. Things to consider:

– Programs/majors– Size– Cost– Location– Campus life– Financial Aid

Naviance: Family Connection

• Naviance is an online program where each student in the school has a personal account

• Students should be logging on – Username– Password

• Parents also have usernames and passwords

What Can You Do on Naviance?

• See your student’s test scores and college list

• Complete surveys• Develop a resume• Complete college search• Track deadlines

College Planning CalendarNovember

• Continue to search for colleges that offer majors in which you are interested

• Plan college visits when classes are in session

• Talk to your student about considerations (financial, geographical)

College Planning Calendar

DECEMBER: • Review your PSAT scores, access My College QuickStart to:

– Search for college– Explore majors and careers– See correct answers and explanations– Take personality test

• Strive to better your grades; colleges are looking at junior year courses closely

• Visit www.collegeboard.org on the web to begin studying for SAT

College Planning Calendar• January:

• Continue college search• Study for your mid-term exams

• February:• Start planning for an academically challenging senior year.

Be sure to sign up for any college prerequisites you might not have (language, math, lab science)

• Continue to study for SAT/ACT• Consider taking spring SAT/ACT, register online

(free/reduced lunch students get 2 free sittings in each)

College Planning Calendar March

• Register for SAT/ACT• Complete course selection for senior year• Continue college search using Naviance • Develop a preliminary list of colleges• Start scheduling campus visits when

school is in session

College Planning Calendar• April:

• Continue to plan for college visits, ask questions!• Begin to create your resume on Naviance• Visit to National College Fair in Hartford (April 11)

• May:• Confirm your academic schedule for the fall• Fill out NCAA clearinghouse form online if you plan on

playing a Division 1 or 2 sport• Take SAT and/or ACT

College Planning Calendar June and Summer

• Ask teachers for letters of recommendation• Continue working on college essay• Let your counselor know if you are considering a military

academy• Take college tours, start narrowing your college list. We

recommend applying to 5-10 colleges• Get a job, start saving money and begin searching for

scholarships online

Post-Secondary ResponsibilitiesSchool

• Send – Transcripts– School Profile– Common Application School Forms– Letters of Recommendation/CA Form

Post-Secondary Responsibilities Student

• Write Essay• Request Letters of Recommendation • Complete college applications• Send test scores through ACT or SAT website

Post-Secondary ResponsibilitiesParent

• Assist with student responsibilities

Questions?