Transcript Upcoming College Fairs in the Area

OPENING THE DOOR TO YOUR CHILD’S
FUTURE
WELCOME TO SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
CLASS OF 2014
September 25, 2013
Junior Year in Review
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Introduction of
Naviance
Naviance Weekly
Newsletter
3 Group Meetings
Junior Parent Night
Attended Boston
College Fair
Individual Meetings
College Visits/Tours
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Complete Resume
Ask for
Recommendations
Pay attention to
Senior Timeline/
Bulletin
Review Graduation
Requirements
CHS Graduation Requirements
English
Math
Science
Social Studies*
Foreign
Language**
40 Credits
30 Credits
30 Credits
30 Credits
Fine Arts/
Practical Arts
PE
Health
Electives
20 Credits
*World History 1, U.S. 1 & 2
**2 years of the same foreign language
***Seniors need to pass 60 credits to graduate
30 Credits
10 Credits
5 Credits
45 Credits
Post-Secondary Plans
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4 Year College
2 Year College/TAP/Joint Admission
Programs
Technical School
5th/13th Year Programs
Gap Year Programs
Military/ROTC
Volunteer Programs
Employment
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN CHOOSING A
COLLEGE
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Admission Requirements
Academics
Social and Extracurricular Activities
Location
Cost
Financial Aid Programs: Merit vs. Need
Size of Student Body
Learning Style
Public vs. Private
Diversity
Support Services: Academic/Emotional
Personal Fit
Choosing a College
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Naviance
Open Houses
Fall College Fairs
College Visits
Career Center
College Week Live
Upcoming College Fairs in the Area
Monday, September 23, 2013
University of ME
Orono, ME
Field house
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
University of ME
9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, September 26, 2013
UNH
Durham, NH
Lundholm Gym
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday, September 27, 2013
UNH
9:00 – 11:00 am
Sunday, September 29, 2013
University of Southern Maine
Gorham, ME
Costello Sports Complex
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Upcoming College Fairs in the Area
Monday, September 30, 2013
Southern NH University
Manchester, NH
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Southern NH University
Manchester, NH
9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Lowell High School
Lowell, MA
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Northern Essex CC
Haverhill, MA
Sports & Fitness Center
1:00 – 3:00 pm
COLLEGE VISITS
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Students are allowed 3 college visits per semester.
Forms are available on the Guidance website and in
the guidance counselor’s offices.
Proof of the visit is required upon return and
submitted to their guidance counselor.
Second semester visits are encouraged, to help
finalize their college choice.
College Application
Information Day
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DATE: Wednesday, October, 9, 2013
PLACE: Career Center
Presenters may include Admissions Officers from:
MA College Pharmacy & HS
Saint Anselm College
SNHU
Stonehill College
Emmanuel College
Suffolk University
Fitchburg State University
University of Mass-Lowell
Lesley University
Worcester State University
Merrimack College
Plymouth State
Quinnipiac University
SUNY Albany
CAREER CENTER
Hours: 7:19 – 1:51 or by Appointment
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Newly renovated Career Center
Interactive Team Board and Flat Screen Info TV
College and Career Research
30 Computers with Internet Access
College and Military Visits
Workshops, Seminars, Presentations
Field Trips
College Application Information Day
Reverse College Day
Options Fair
SAT/ACT Forms, & Test Prep Materials
Financial Aid Information
Summer Opportunities
Job Board
Post Graduate Transcripts
TYPES OF ADMISSION
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REGULAR ADMISSION
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EARLY DECISION
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EARLY ACTION
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ROLLING ADMISSION
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DEFERRED
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WAITLIST
FACTORS IN COLLEGE
ADMISSION
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High School Transcript – Grades and Rigor
Grades that Demonstrate Consistency or an Upward
Trend
Standardized Test Scores (SAT Reasoning and/or
SAT Subject Tests, ACT)
Well-Written Application Essay
Student Resume
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Recommendation
College Interview
Special Talents (Athletics, Music, Theatre, Art. Etc.)
Pro-active Student
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Colleges will suggest their preferred method of
application submission. Students should strongly
consider submitting in the format the college prefers.
Application Choices: On-line*, hard copy, common
application www.commonapp.org
Students are responsible for knowing the entrance
requirements and application deadlines for each
college.
*Students who apply on-line may need to send
additional supporting materials with a cover letter.
FUNDAMENTAL COLLEGE
MATERIALS
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Application Filled Out Completely and Neatly
Include Application Fee
Include Resume
Include Teacher Recommendations
Well-written Essay
Supplements as required by individual schools
Please remember to keep copies for your own
records.
NAVIANCE
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Allows students to:
Create a post-secondary plan.
Complete career surveys.
Resume Builder.
Transcript recommendation request.
Explore careers & majors.
Search & compare colleges.
Request transcripts.
Produces scattergrams of CHS acceptances…
denials…waitlists.
Displays and allows registration for CHS career,
military and college visits.
Research & download scholarship applications
HOW IS IT ACCESSED?
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Family Connection is on the Web
https://connection.naviance.com/chelmsfordhs
Link is also available on the CHS guidance web-page.
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All students and parents should already
be registered & actively using their
account.
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
PROCEDURE
Students need to officially request transcript to be sent via Naviance to
each college they are applying to and allow 10 school days for
transcript release process.
Students need to schedule guidance counselor appointments 4 weeks
before their first application deadline to receive a counselor letter of
recommendation. Bring the following items to your guidance meeting:
 Resume
 Completed Student Recommendation Questionnaire
 Signed Transcript Release Form if not already turned in (must be
signed by parent if student is under 18 years of age)
 If you are not applying electronically, bring 9 x 12 Envelopes with 3
Stamps addressed to each College.
TESTING
SAT Reasoning Test
www.collegeboard.org
SAT Subject Test
www.collegeboard.org
ACT
www.actstudent.org
TOEFL
www.ets.org/toefl
AP Testing
www.collegeboard.org
* The High School Code/CEEB is 220575
* There are a number of schools that are test optional and the list is on
fairtest.org
Helpful Information
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Adams Scholarship
www.osfa.mass.edu
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Stanley Koplik
www.osfa.mass.edu
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NCAA Application
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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TERI College Access Center
www.tericollegeplanning.org
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N.E. Regional Student Program (NERSP)
www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak
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Scholarships available on Naviance
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Night: October 29, 2013 6:30 pm in the PAC
Types of Financial Aid
Merit vs. Need
Grants &/or
Work Study
Scholarships
Loans
Parent vs. Student
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL
AID
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FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
CSS Profile* is the Financial Aid Application Service of the
College Board. www.collegeboard.org
Helpful websites: www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
www.mefa.org
*CSS Profile is required only for some private schools and
for the Town of Chelmsford Scholarship.
FINANCIAL AID
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Families are expected to
contribute, to the extent
which they are able.
Assistance is made
available to make up the
difference between
college costs and family
contribution
WALKING THROUGH THE
DOOR TOGETHER
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Thank you for your
time, patience and
support through this
process.
We are here to
facilitate and
support this journey.
There is a light at
the end of this
process.