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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
2012
Lexington High School Guidance Department
Presenters
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Chrissy Maloney, School Counselor
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Arts & Humanities bldg
781.861.2320 x1572
[email protected]
Stacy Prosowski, School Counselor
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Arts and Humanities bldg
781-861-2320 x1567
[email protected]
Agenda
• Outline
– 7:00pm-8:00pm – Presentation
– 8:00pm-8:30pm – Q&A
• Preparing for LHS Graduation
– Course Selections
– Graduation Requirements
• Preparing for College
– Developing the List
– College Admissions
• Things to Keep in Mind
– Financial Aid
– Student Athletes
– Role of the Parent
Preparing for :
LHS GRADUATION
Junior Seminars
• The College Search
– Junior Year Timeline
– College Lingo
– Developing the List
(Family Connection (Naviance))
– Creating a Balanced List
(Family Connection (Naviance))
Graduation Requirements
• Total Credits
(104)
• Credits per Year
(28-27-27-26)
• Credits per Subject
(cluster requirements)
• Community Service
(40 hrs)
Course Selections
• Student Choice
– Mathematics, Social Studies, Science
• Minuteman (Experiential Classroom)
• General Timeline
– Now: teacher recommendations for courses
– March: course selection will occur through the
student portal
Preparing for :
COLLEGE
Factors in the Admissions Process
• Academic Record (transcript)
• Standardized Tests
• Recommendations
• Extracurriculars
• Essay(s)
• Electronic Presence (Facebook, Twitter, e-mail)
Developing the College List
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What’s important?
Create a balanced list
College visits
College interviews
Meet with counselor
Admissions Plans
• Early Action
– Multiple choice, non-binding
• Early Decision (I, II)
– Single choice, binding
• Regular
• Rolling
– Decisions are made as applications are reviewed
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Athletics and Admissions
• Pay/Register with NCAA Eligibility Center
– Division I or II Sports
Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Night
(November 2012)
• College Goal Sunday
(January 2013)
• Local Scholarships
(February 2013)
• Financial Aid Forms
– FAFSA
– CSS Profile
Resources
• LHS Post-Secondary Planning Guide
• LHS College Career Center
• Internet Resources
– Family Connection (Naviance)
• College Fairs
– Boston National College Fair (May 3-4, 2012)
• Junior & Senior Timelines
Family Connection (Naviance)
Role of the Parent
• Student-Parent-Counselor Partnership
• Organization
• Balance
Perspective, Persistence, Patience
Questions ?