Transcript Student Success Plan (SSP)

Welcome Seniors!
Grade 12 (Class of 2015)
Comprehensive
School Counseling Program
Coventry High School
2014-15 School Year
Today we will discuss…
Overview of Student Success Plan (SSP)
Review of Graduation Requirements
The CHS College Application Process & Senior Year
Timeline
Required Standardized Testing/Dates & PrepMe
Letters of Recommendation
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Resume Builder (Naviance)
Student Success Plan (SSP)
As required by the Connecticut State Department of Education, as of July 1, 2012 all
students are required to have a Student Success Plan (SSP). The SSP is an
individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs
and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary
educational and career goals. The SSP will begin in the 6 th grade and continue through
high school to provide the student support and assistance in setting goals within each of
the core components.
Core Components:
Academic Development
Career Development
Social/Emotional/Physical Development
At CHS these core components will be addressed across disciplines including Core and
Electives courses, the Comprehensive School Counseling Program and Enrichment
and Advisory activities.
Grade 12
Topics: Standardized Testing Requirements, Review of Graduation Requirements, Senior
Year Deadlines/Processes/Procedures, Transition to Post-secondary Education, the CHS
College Application Process & Senior Year Timeline, Letters of Recommendation,
Financial Aid/Scholarships, Resume Writing, School to Career Transition, College Essay,
Goal Setting
Activities/Assessments: Senior Year Graduation Survey (Naviance), Resume Builder
(Naviance), College Application Essay Writing
College Admission Factors
Percentage of Colleges Reporting “Considerable Importance”
Source: 2007 NACAC State of College Admissions
1. Grades in college prep courses
2. Standardized admission tests
3. Grades in all courses
4. Essay or writing sample
5. Class rank
6. Student’s interests
7. Counselor recommendation
8. Teacher recommendation
9. Interview
10. Work/extra curricular activities
76 %
60 %
51 %
28 %
23 %
21 %
21 %
20 %
10 %
8%
Reference Websites
www.collegeboard.org College Board (PSAT, SAT
prep/registration, SAT II Subject Tests, AP)
www.actstudent.org ACT website to register for ACT
http://www.chs.coventrypublicschools.org/for_students/s
chool_counseling_services School Counseling section of
the CHS website. There is a link to Naviance and to the
CHS College Handbook here.
http://connection.naviance.com/coventry Naviance login
website
www.commonapp.org If you are applying to schools that
use the Common Application you will need to create a
Common App account.
www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA website where you will submit
your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The CHS College Application
Process & Senior Year Timeline
Where should you be now?
 Develop a list of colleges- approx 4-8 schools (with a
range of characteristics: i.e. size, cost,
competitiveness) Be sure to add these to your
Colleges I’m Applying to List in Naviance
 Decide how and when you will apply (i.e. Early Action,
Early Decision, Rolling)
 Create an application deadline chart/list for yourself
(Naviance can help)
 Review the Coventry High School Admission
Handbook (In Naviance and on CHS website)
 Continue to do well in Sr year classes- most colleges
want to see at least Q1 grades before making an
admissions decision
Where should you be now?
Request recommendation letters from teachers, counselors, coaches
(most schools require 2 letters) (See Packet) (Be sure that your Sr
Brag Sheet and Parent Questionnaire are completed in Naviance)
Update your resume with senior year activities (Naviance Resume
Builder) **Can use in E-Portfolio Project**
Register for additional SAT dates (10/11, 11/8, 12/6, 1/24) or ACT
dates (10/25, 12/13, 2/7) (See packet for deadlines)
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There is a free SAT Prep Program (PrepMe) in Naviance
Your colleges may also require you to take the SAT II- Subject Tests.
You will need to check the requirements for each school. To register
for the SAT II’s go to: www.sat.org/register
Be sure to have your official test scores sent directly from College
Board or ACT to your colleges. CHS will not send SAT or ACT scores.
Register for School Counseling Dept Text Message Reminders:
Enter this number: (860)498-4314 and
Text this message: @chsof2015
Where should you be now?
Formulate a plan/topic for your college essay- you should be
working on this in your English classes
If the schools you are applying to accept the Common Applicationcreate a Common App account at www.commonapp.org (see
packet)
Naviance/Common App Matching Video Tutorial- link also available
on Naviance Family Connection homepage:
https://vimeo.com/73384070
Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.ncaa.org if you are
planning on playing sports in college
Continue to visit colleges and meet with college reps that visit CHS
(sign up through Naviance) Remember: Some colleges will track the
interest of students and use this info in their admissions decision.
Request an interview if offered/required.
Start reviewing the Scholarship List in Naviance- these are updated
on a weekly basis
Keep all login info in a safe place (see login sheet)
In the Months Ahead
You will be:
 Be VERY aware of application deadlines- these dates are
not flexible. Applications materials must be sent by the
deadline date.
 Encouraging your parents to complete the Parent
Questionnaire in Naviance- a letter was mailed home
 Finishing your college essays
 Contacting those that you requested Letters of
Recommendation from to be sure they have uploaded
them into Naviance. Teachers will also need to complete
the Common Application Teacher Evaluation form in
Naviance if you are applying via the Common App.
 Scheduling appointments with your counselor (as needed)
to review where you are in the process and for any
assistance you may need
In the Months Ahead
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Submitting your applications on time! Be very aware of
deadlines. The School Counseling Office needs all of your
materials at least 10 school days prior to your college
deadline (See deadline chart) PLAN AHEAD!
Requesting your Transcripts in Naviance (See direction
sheet) Only request a transcript after you have submitted
your application. You will also need to submit a signed
Transcript Release Form to the School Counseling Office
(See handout). For schools not on the Common App you
need to print out a confirmation page and bring it to your
counselor.
Continuing to research scholarships in Naviance and
through other websites/organizations (See list)
CHS College Planning Night on Oct 1st (6:00pm)
CHS Financial Aid Night on Dec 9th (6:00pm)
Filing your FAFSA on or soon after Jan 1, 2015
Today’s Activities
Naviance (Refer to Screen Print Direction sheet)
 Update Profile (Bio & Contact info for your & parent)
 Resume Builder
 Senior Brag Sheet
 Add your colleges to the Colleges I’m Applying to List
 Common Application Matching Process (you can only
complete this step after you create a Common App
account)
 College Search (if not completed)
 Review PrepMe SAT Prep
 Review Scholarship List in Naviance
Common Application
 Create Account (if applying via the Common App)
School Counselors
Ms. Zadrowski, School Counselor
(Last Names: A – C)
860-742-7346 (x154)
[email protected]
Ms. Venitosh, School Counselor
(Last Names: D – M)
860-742-7346 (x152)
[email protected]
Ms. Lotstein, School Counselor
(Last Names: N – Z)
860-742-7346 (x161)
[email protected]
Student Support Staff
Mr. McGovern, School Social Worker
860-742-7346 (x148)
[email protected]
Mr. Calli, School Psychologist
860-742-7346 (x149)
[email protected]
Mrs. Comella, Counseling Dept. Secretary
860-742-7346 (x160)
[email protected]