Welcome to Senior Information Night!!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014

Tonight’s Agenda Review distributed handouts Recap of Junior year responsibilities

(research/supplemental paperwork phase) Continued planning opportunities for

Seniors Senior Meeting (how and when to set up) College application process

Student role Guidance role Parent role

Guidance events Q & A

Junior Year (research/supplemental

paperwork phase) Junior Meeting- Introduction to Naviance,

college discussion, teacher letters of rec, essay topics.

College Campus Visits- Begin physically scouting campuses and settings.

SAT/SAT Subject Test/ACT- Establish a baseline to build off of.

Strong conclusion to Junior year- Last direct impact on transcript before colleges evaluate later this Fall.

What can I still do?? SAT/ACT/SAT Subject test Scheduled college visits (Sept-Nov) Numerous college fairs

• NCA Fall College Expo at SUNY Old Westbury 9/21/14• SUNY College Fair at Jacob Javits Center 9/23/14• L.I. National College Fair at Nassau Coliseum

10/05/14• College & Trade School Fair at Calhoun High School

11/06/14 Guidance Office/College & Career Center

• Naviance• Individual Meetings

Let the process begin…SENIOR GUIDANCE MEETING

FERPA agreement is required/ “Attention Seniors”

Scheduled with Mrs. Mitchell in Guidance Parents welcome Roughly 1 hour-1 hour 20 minutes

Goal: Develop process for your child’s individual plan

The College Application Process

The smoothest process requires individualized attention/responsibilities

from three different parties:

Student Role Guidance Role Parent/Guardian Role

Student RoleOverview

Stay organized• Keep a folder of all paperwork and date activities

as they happen. Be inquisitive

• Ask questions!! Your inquiries help us guide your actions.

Manage time wisely• Prioritize the college process high on personal

list.

*The only rule to play by is ‘The Earlier The Better”*

The CompleteCollege Application

Student Role continued… The Application

• Common App/ Independent Online App/Paper App• Application type: Early Decision, Early Action, Regular

Admissions, Rolling Admissions The Essay

• Utilize the English Department for assistance (Eng. 12R deadline 10/06/14)

• Don’t be afraid to tell your story• Answer complete question being asked• Monitor length requirements

Letters of Recommendations• 2-3 teachers (2 teachers plus

coach/advisor/employer/clergy/etc.)• Blue recommendation form

The CompleteCollege Application

Student Role continued…

The Activities Resume• Use the Green Junior Packet as a guide• All colleges plus All Scholarships• Highlight leadership roles

SAT/ACT• Scores are evaluated based on highest individual

section score and recalculated.• Students must have test scores sent officially from

collegeboard.org/actstudent.org• Fairtest.org (List of test optional schools)

When does this need to be completed by???

Answer: Two weeks prior to college application deadline! See school calendar for details!

Your college application type and deadline will dictate your schedule. Once you know of a college you are

applying to, learn its deadline FIRST!

Guidance RoleThe Guidance Department will oversee the

processing of all applications submitted.

The Blue Tracking Form- This form will individually track all applications submitted.

Naviance- FERPA agreement will allow most supplemental submissions to happen electronically. Status can be monitored.

Parent Role

** Communication is Key **Monitor your child’s application process.

• Are they adhering to deadlines?• Did they start their essay?• Did they send official test scores to colleges

yet?Continue discussions about:

• Distance• Size• Public vs Private/Cost• Major

What happens if the college sends me a letter stating information is

missing???

Answer: Contact the admissions office to confirm the accuracy of the letter.

Schools often send a generic letter once an application is received. Don’t panic! Commonly this is simply information

crossed in the mail.

Guidance Events… Guidance Newsletter

• Fall newsletter will be available on 9/23/14 at Back to School Night

Financial Aid Night• Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014, 6:30PM.

High School Auditorium• New York Institute of Technology, Financial

Aid Rep. Scheduled College Visits

• Modified list of schools attending

Thank you for attending and drive home safely!!

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn” –Benjamin Franklin

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” –Benjamin Franklin

“Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” -Benjamin Franklin

Questions????