Transcript Upcoming College Fairs in the Area

OPENING THE DOOR TO YOUR CHILD’S
FUTURE
WELCOME TO SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
CLASS OF 2015
September 17, 2014
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
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
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 22, 2014
Southern NH Univ.
Field House, Manchester, NH
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Univ. of Southern Maine
Costello Sports Complex, Gorham, ME
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Monday, September 29, 2014
Univ. of Maine
Recreation Center, Orono, ME
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Berkshire CC
Patterson Field House, Pittsfield, MA
9:00 – 11:00 am
Sunday, October 5, 2014
WPI
Recreation Center, Worcester, MA
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Monday, October 6, 2014
Univ. of New Hampshire
Lundholm Gymnasium, Durham, NH
9:00 - 11:00 am
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Sacred Heart Univ.
William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Lowell High School
Riddick Field House, Lowell, MA
6:30 – 8:30 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, September 24, 2014
PLACE: Performing Arts Center
The schools represented are:
Holy Cross University
Merrimack College
Middlesex Community College
UMass Lowell
Wentworth College
CAREER CENTER
Hours: 7:00 – 2:30 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
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.
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Application Choices: On-line* or hard copy
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Common application www.commonapp.org
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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 (if applicable)
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, 2014 7:00 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.