• 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?