Welcome Clearview Welcome Clearview

Parents to: Parents to:

College Admissions College Admissions Night 2015-2016Night 2015-2016

High School High School Guidance CounselorsGuidance Counselors

Mr. Dodd Terry, Director of Guidance

Mrs. Jennine Donnelly (A – Dan)

Mr. Paul Sommers (Dar – He)

Mr. Rocco Cornacchia (Hi – Me)

Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill (Mi – Sa)

Ms. Lisa Marandola (Sc – Z)

Dr. Steve Moraca (Grade 9)

Relationships

• You and your School Counselor

• You and College Admissions reps

• You and Financial Aid officers

• You and your child – Be intentional – Eyes Wide Open

Tonight’s AgendaTonight’s Agenda• Factors that influence college admissions• Types of admissions plans• Processing the college application• Naviance• Applying to Rutgers, RCGC,

trade/technical schools-

different process• Instant Decision Days• Scholarships and Financial Aid• Additional reminders and important dates

Your Game Plan is Your Game Plan is CriticalCritical

• Safety Schools

• Target Schools

• Reach Schools

• Number of schools

to apply to

Factors Influencing Factors Influencing Admissions DecisionsAdmissions Decisions

• Major Factors– Rigor of Academic Program – Sixth Semester GPA/Rank – SAT/ACT Scores

• Other Factors – Co-curricular involvement– Letters of Recommendation – Essay/Interview if required – Senior Year Grades

Early Action(non-

binding)Early

Decision(binding)

Rolling(reviewed

when received)

Regular

Types of Admission Plans

Important Dates!Important Dates!

October 15th Recommendation Letters: Teacher requests complete by this day

November 1st Common Early Action/Decision deadline

November 26th Thanksgiving: All applications completed by this date

January 1st FAFSA Available: Fill out Federal Student Aid Application

April 1st Decision Notifications Received (Regular Admission)

May 1st Enrollment Deadline: All students must decide on college choice

Processing the Processing the 4-year4-year college applicationcollege application

StudentRequest letters of rec in person AND on NavianceComplete & send applicationComplete FERPA waiver on Common App, if applicableRequest transcripts through NavianceCommunicate deadlinesProvide to counselor any supplements

CounselorSend transcripts, Send transcripts, school report, and school report, and letters of letters of recommendationrecommendation

NaviaNaviancence

…request transcripts/letters of recommendation

…college representative visits…scholarships

…college search engine

Applying to RutgersApplying to Rutgers

• Apply on-line

• Application deadline: December 1

• No transcripts or recommendations

• SRAR – Student Reported Academic Record

• Request an “unofficial transcript” from your counselor

Applying to Applying to Rowan College at Rowan College at Gloucester CountyGloucester County

• Students attend the Priority Admissions Program information session on: Wednesday, December 1st @ 8:00am

• Students will take the Accuplacer test

• Score of 500 or above on SAT Math/CR = exemption

• REGISTER!!!

• NJ STARS program

• Dual Enrollment agreements

• Local County College Programs

• 1-2 Year Programs leading to professional licensure

• Fields with high demand for positions/short supply of workers

• See handout for additional information

Two-Year Vocational/Two-Year Vocational/Trade SchoolsTrade Schools

• Admissions counselors conduct a brief interview and offer admission to the college on the spot

• Students must complete the entire application process prior to the interview, including:– Complete application, send SAT/ACT scores,

request transcripts, etc.– Sign up for the IDD on Naviance!

• Some schools even offer scholarships during the interview!

Instant Decision Days Instant Decision Days (IDDs)(IDDs)

Instant Decision Days Instant Decision Days (IDDs)(IDDs)

• The following schools are participating in IDDs at Clearview this fall:– Moravian College, Centenary College,

University of New Haven, West Chester University, Widener University, Seton Hall University, Neumann University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Stockton University, Kean University, Montclair State University, Monmouth University, Arcadia University & Rider University (confirmed)

Monthly Scholarship Monthly Scholarship BulletinBulletin

Financial AidFinancial Aid After January 1, 2016 at:

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Financial Aid Night at Clearview:

Thursday, December 10th

7:00 pm in the Theatre Contact the financial aid office of a

specific college

Final RemindersFinal Reminders• Keep an eye on senior year grades• Re-visit colleges (in March/April)• Check out Clearview’s Web-site/Naviance for up-

to-date college information– Go to: www.clearviewregional.edu – “Guidance”

• Allow 2 weeks to process transcripts• If playing a D-I or D-II sport, register with NCAA

Clearinghouse, www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center

Final Reminders Final Reminders (cont’d)(cont’d)

• Upcoming Dates:

- October 15th – College Fair (over 125 colleges) in the RCGC Phys.

Education Center – 6–8 pm

- October 24th- ACT

- November 7th- SAT/SAT Subject Tests

- December 5th- SAT/SAT Subject Tests

Questions? Concerns?Questions? Concerns?

Mr. Terry Mrs. Donnelly

Ms. MarandolaDr. Wilson-HillMr. Cornacchia

Mr. Sommers

ASK A COUNSELOR!ASK A COUNSELOR!