Transcript Post Graduation Planning Presentation

Welcome to Rockland
High School
Back to School Night
September 18,2013
Preparing for Post High School
Success
Important Dates to Remember
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September 27- Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test
October 3- Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT
October 21- Financial Aid Night. 6pm
November 13- Parent Conferences
January 15- FAFSA Night 4-8 pm
May 30- Graduation
Many Options after High School
 College
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4 year College or University
Community College
Post Graduate Year (PG)-Prep School
Career/Technical School
 Military Service
 Trades
 Work
Our goal is that every graduating senior have a plan! Your
choice should be based on career goals, abilities, interests and
educational need.
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2014
 22 Total Credits
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4 credits in English
3 credits in Math
3 credits in Science
3 Credits in History
 Passing MCAS scores
o Math, English, Biology
 25 hours of community service
How do I prepare my child and
when?
 Set Goals
 Do NOT panic if your child doesn’t know what he/she
wants to be. Many things change between age 15-25
 Research job interests and what will be required to
enter the field of interest
 Keep in mind that over 30% of jobs your child will be
competing for have not yet been created.
What it takes to get into College
 Good Grades
 Test Scores
o SAT and ACT
o AP Scores
 Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
o Passionate involvement and leadership
 Essays and Personal Statement
o Clearly communicate what your goals are
o Ask your English teacher read over your essay before submitting
 Letters of Recommendation
o Pick a teacher and people who know you best
 Standing Out
o Leadership and being unique
The College Selection Process
Where are you in the Process?
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Meet w/ counselor and your student to discuss options
Narrow choices & make a definitive list of schools
Research deadlines/admissions policies & requirements
Visit the colleges if you haven’t already done so
Complete application & request transcripts
Follow up with college to be sure all materials have been
received
 Research financial aid and scholarships opportunities
Key Terms To Know
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Early Decision= binding, fall deadline
Early Action= non binding, fall deadline
Regular Admission= winter deadline
Rolling Admission= no deadline
Open Admission= No admission criteria
Deposit Deadline= must notify schools of your
decisions to enroll by May 1st
SAT/ACT Information
 Register online to sign up for Fall tests
o SAT: www.collegeboard.com
o ACT: www.actstudent.org
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Upcoming SAT Dates
 November 2
 Upcoming ACT Dates
 October 26
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SAT subject tests: Some colleges may require some subject
tests. Check with your college to see if they are required.
 Average scores are calculated annually based on the most
recent SAT scores of all students of a particular graduating
class.
 For the class of 2012, average scores are:
 Critical reading:496
 Mathematics: 514
 Writing: 488
Average SAT Scores
 Curry
 410-500 CR
 410-510 M
 410-210 W
 UMass Boston
 470-570 CR
 490-600 M
 Salem State
 440-550 CR
 450-540 M
 430-540 W
 Western New England
 460-570 CR
 490-600 M
 Westfield State
 400-550 CR
 470-560 M
 450-540 W
 Bridgewater State
 460-570 CR
 470-580 M
 450-550 W
Average SAT Scores
 Amherst College
 660-760 CR
 660-760 M
 670-760 W
 Boston College
 Brown University
 650-760 CR
 670-780 M
 660-770 W
 610-700 CR
 640-730 M
 630-720 W
 Colby College
 570-660 CR
 600-690 M
 590-680 W
 Cornell
 Boston University
 630-720 CR
 640-720 M
 630-710 W
 630-730 CR
 660-770 M
Average SAT Scores
 Dartmouth
 660-770 CR
 680-780 M
 670-780 W
 Duke
 660-750 CR
 680-780 M
 660-760 W
 University of Virginia
 600-710 CR
 630-760 M
 610-710 W
 Virginia Tech
 540-640 CR
 570-670 M
 540-630 W
 Yale
 700-800 CR
 700-780 M
 700-790 W
Keeping Tests In Perspective
 The college board recently surveyed 4-year colleges to
determine what admissions criteria they consider “very
important”
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School Achievement-83%
Test Scores-59%
Recommendations-19%
Application Essay-17%
Interview-14%
Activities-4%
Common Application Information
 Nearly 500 Colleges and Universities use the Common
Application
 Make sure you complete ALL supplements for each
school
 Can be completed online at www.commonapp.org
What role should finances play in
deciding whether or not to go to
college?
 NONE
 Remember, do not eliminate any college because of
costs before receiving financial assistance information
 Remember to check college financial aid offices for
accurate costs
FAFSA
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Complete ASAP after January 1st
www.fafsa.ed.gov
January 15 from 4-8 at Rockland High School is FAFSA
night
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
 What is the PROFILE?
o Online application that collects information used by certain
colleges and scholarship programs to award institutional aid
funds.
 When Do I file the PROFILE?
• You may file as early as October 1st
 Who must file the PROFILE?
o Check your colleges/programs information to determine
whether they require the PROFILE. A complete list can be
found on the website
o www.collegeboard.org
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
 What does the PROFILE cost?
o The fee for the initial application and one college or
program report is $25. Additional reports are $16.
o Limited waivers are granted automatically based on the
information provided in the PROFILE application.
 The Process: Three Easy Steps
o Register
o Complete the Application
o Submit the Application
Things to do
All Year
Work hard all year!
Stay involved
Fall
 Meet with your guidance counselor
 Check test requirements for each college
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Winter
Complete tax forms early
Submit your FAFSA
Receive your Student Aid Report, make corrections
Complete scholarship applications
Spring
 Review your acceptances and compare financial aid offerscontact school with any questions
 Notify school of commitment by May 1st
Rockland High School is offering a four-week SAT course for seniors
taking the November test. This course will use online materials from
the College Board, student data from past SATs and PSATs and
review strategies and techniques.
This course will take place on Thursday, October 10
Thursday, October 17
Thursday, October 24
Tuesday, October 29
From 7:00-8:30 at Rockland High School
The cost of this course will be $25.
Register for this course at the Rockland High School Guidance Office
(deadline-October 3)
Where do I go if I need help?
 Your student’s counselor is the best place to start
 We are here to help you
The Guidance Department is here to help
Melanie Shaw- Director- Grade 12
Margie Black- Grade 11 and Grade 10 L-Z
Gary Graziano-Grade 10 A-K
Denise Davidson- Grade 9
Freea Leahy- School Social Worker
Carla Dunn- Guidance Secretary
Contact us at 781-871-8410
Welcome to Rockland
High School
Back to School Night
September 18,2013