Transcript Junior Parent Workshop on The College Admissions Process
Junior Parents
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Workshop: The College Admissions Process
Mrs. Betsy Sullivan 4/24/2020
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College Search
• • Who are you? • What do you want?
College Search: selectivity, 2 yr/4 yr school, state, region, major, sports, LD, average cost, enrollment Develop List through Naviance 4/24/2020
Important Decisions
• First Choice • Early Decision • Early Action • Single Choice • Regular Decision • Likely Schools 4/24/2020
Evaluating an Applicant
• High School Grades and GPA • Rigor of Program+Senior Course Selection • Rank (MLHS does not rank) • Standardized Test Scores (Test Optional Colleges: www.fairtest.org) • Extracurricular Activities • Teacher and Counselor Recommendations • Application Essay(s) • Interview (required/recommended) 4/24/2020
MLHS School Profile
• Every school has a Profile that is updated each year • Contains the school ’ s statistical data + other information • Features past performance as a benchmark • Colleges compare the strength of a student ’ s transcript to the strength of the offerings, to peers, and to the pool of applicants • MLHS ’ Profile is a strong statement about our school, our students, and our community 4/24/2020
High School Transcript
• Courses taken and final grades earned in grades 9-11 with annual and cumulative GPAs • Does not include quarter or exam grades • Midyear Report gives that breakdown and is released to colleges in February • MLHS GPA is calculated on all classes except PE, Audit, and Pass/Fail classes • MLHS GPA is weighted on a sliding scale A+=4.3, 4.8, 5.3
Standardized Testing
• PSAT-Sophomore and Junior Years • SAT Reasoning-Sophomore and Junior Years SAT II Subject Tests-Start early (Honors Bio Grade 9; Honors Chem Grade 10; AP Bio Grade 11 take it again for best possible score) www.collegeboard.com
www.ets.org
• ACT with or without Writing www.actstudent.org
• Please note: Students are responsible for knowing the specific requirements for each of their schools 4/24/2020
Resume/Activities Sheet
• Extracurricular Activities • Community Service • Employment • Photo-optional personal choice 4/24/2020
Campus Visits
• MLHS CODE: 310855 • Register in Admissions Office • Plan ahead for a tour • Schedule an overnight, attend classes • Talk to other students on campus • Exchange email information if appropriate • Look at facilities, surroundings, professors, and students • Keep notes • Send Thank You cards 4/24/2020
Student-Athletes
• NCAA Regulations Division I Schools Division II Schools Division III Schools • Cumulative GPA • NCAA ’ s Cumulative GPA • Register/File after completion of junior year 4/24/2020
Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Public or Private: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Private: College Scholarship Service (CSS) www.collegeboard.com
• Scholarships 4/24/2020
Additional Resources
Guidance Department Telephone: 973-334-8580 Fax: 973-316-0815 CEEB Code: 310855 Mr. Bergen: [email protected]
until 12/20/13 Ms. Rao: [email protected]
from 1/2/14 Ms. Margaret Montenare: [email protected]
Mrs. Sullivan: [email protected]
Mr. Wolfelsperger: [email protected]
Ms. Stalter: [email protected]
Ms. Corby: [email protected]
Dr. Moore: [email protected]