sophomore parent night guidance department january 19, 2012 guest speaker: lisa yaeger assistant...
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Sophomore Parent NightGuidance DepartmentJanuary 19, 2012
Guest Speaker: Lisa YaegerAssistant Director of Admission- Emerson College
Tips and tricks learned from Lisa’s 20 years dedicated to higher education and admissions at
three different institutions.
Agenda
What can I, as a parent, be doing right now?
Naviance Family Connection
What do Admissions Committees look for?
Timeline
Q&A
How do I support my child in the post-secondary planning process?
All students have a special talent- they just might not know what it is right now
Encourage success in all academic areas, GPA Know the Graduation Requirements
Exceed the requirements! Take 3 or 4 years of a foreign language, take a 4th year
of Math/Science/Social Studies Reflect on classes that gets your son/daughter excited,
what he/she likes to do Guidance office/Internet information NAVIANCE
Naviance
Naviance Site for Students, Parents, Counselors
Academic Profile
MBTI- Do What You Are
Career Inventory
Resume Builder
Go to connection.naviance.com/swampscott
Enter your unique registration code in the top right where it says, “I’m new here.”
What does an Admission Committee look for?
What does an Admission Committee look for?
High School Transcript/ School Profile: Review the courses taken Grade trends GPA
Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT I, SAT II, ACT Schools have different requirements- check! Schools will take best scores in each category Not necessary to take test more than 3 times
What does an Admission Committee look for?Recommendations:
Typically schools ask for Guidance Counselor and 2 teachers
Students should develop positive relationships with teachers
Choose teacher wisely- Math/Science and English/History
Don’t send more than 3-4 recommendations total
What does an Admission Committee look for?
Activities Sheet/ Resume: What makes someone tick? Would rather see deep involvement than superficial
commitment Work, Childcare, Volunteer work, internships?
Begin a folder, make a list Honors and Awards Extracurricular Activities Community Service Summer jobs/ Experiences Employment/ Internships Hobbies/ Interests
Research some schools! Visit local colleges
Information sessions/campus tours Junior Days Lunch with a student Get on the college mailing list
Naviance and Internet search on each college Accepted student profile (also on Naviance) Majors Application Requirements Housing Availability Social Environment Financial Aid and Scholarship opportunities Career Services
Research Careers: Vocational Education and Reps See Guidance Department for schedule
How to determine your list of prospective colleges
In your junior year, you and your son/daughter should make an appointment with the Guidance Counselor to discuss the best next steps in post-secondary planning.
Use this information to research colleges on programs like: Naviance.com Collegeboard.com Princetonreview.com Peterson’s.com
Attend local spring college fairs- Boston National College Fair- May 3rd and 4th
NEACAC Fair: Merrimack College- May 14th
Timeline for Sophomores
Students should keep studying this semester! Students should be challenging themselves
Students should meet with his/her counselor if you haven’t already Four year plan Parents can also set up meetings
Log onto Naviance with your son/daughter, look at profile Explore the MBTI results with son/daughter
Timeline for Sophomores
Go to some college campuses, get a feel for what type of environment feels “right”
Explore summer opportunities- summer programs, work, courses, volunteer, internship
Think about the PSATs or the PLAN for October of junior year National Merit
If your son/daughter is on an IEP/504, meet with your liaison/Guidance Counselor to discuss applying for accommodations