Transcript The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department
The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance De partment Presents
COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR JUNIORS Fall 2014
The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department
John Cappolina Vivian Cassidy Keith Clark Owen McBride Nancy McCloskey Lisa Yourison
Presentation
Goals
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Identify steps to start college selection process Explain college admission criteria Review topics related to Special Needs, scholarships & NCAA Provide ways to prepare during the spring of your Junior year
Charting your Course Timeline
What can we do to start the college selection process
What is Family Connections
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Family Connections / Naviance is a comprehensive website used to facilitate the career/college search process.
https://connection.naviance.com/family connection/auth/login/?hsid=Kingsway
PSAT
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Test date - Wednesday October 15 th Second opportunity National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
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Scores distributed in December My College QuickStart
SAT Testing Dates 2014-2015 Test Dates *offered at KRHS Test Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) Late Registration Deadline (fee applies) October 11, 2014* SAT & Subject Tests November 8, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests December 6, 2014* SAT & Subject Tests January 24, 2015* SAT & Subject Tests March 14, 2015 SAT only May 2, 2015 June 6, 2015* SAT & Subject Tests SAT & Subject Tests September 12, 2014 October 9, 2014 September 30, 2014 October 28, 2014 November 6, 2014 December 29, 2014 February 13, 2015 April 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 November 24, 2014 January 13, 2015 March 3, 2015 April 21, 2015 May 27, 2015
How do we obtain information about various colleges
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Family/Friends Printed Materials Internet College Visits @ KRHS
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Guidance Counselors
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Websites College Admission Counselors
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Family Connections
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Enrichment during SMART
Local College Fairs
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October 16, 2014 - GCPCA College Fair Gloucester County College Gymnasium 6:00pm to 8:00 pm October 26, 2014 - NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00am - 3:00pm November 13, 2014 - NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00am - 12:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2 Year College Options
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Transfer – to 4 year institution
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Career – preparation for the workplace
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Certificate – enhances resume
Selecting a College or University
Factors to Consider
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Major Size Location Cost
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State vs. Private Selectivity Student life Activities
What factors are used to evaluate students for College Admission
Factors used to evaluate students include
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GPA
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Class Rank
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Standardized Tests
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Transcript
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Recommendation/ Evaluations
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Essays
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Activities
Standardized Tests College Entrance Exams
SAT Reasoning Aptitude Test 3 Score areas Math/C.R.l/Writing SAT Subject Subject Area Tests take only if required ACT Subject Area test Alternative to SAT Composite Score Areas Math, English, Reading, Social Studies, Science (Writing)
What about students with Special Needs
College Programs for Students with Special Needs
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Students are evaluated for admission based on the same academic criteria as all other students.
Know what program accommodations your student needs to succeed at the college level (e.g.
Note Taking, Small classes
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There are different levels of services offered by schools.
Is there an athlete in your house
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What Sport?
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At what level are you looking to compete? Division I, II or III
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Financial assistance based on athletics vs. “Walk On”
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NCAA Eligibility & College Admissions http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/N CAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
Where do we find Scholarships
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The college’s Financial Aid Office Family Connections The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office (*Request Form) Private affiliations Places of employment Local businesses and organizations Websites
Scholarship Scams
The Kingsway Guidance Department strongly recommends that you pay careful attention to protect yourself and your family against scholarship scams.
What can we do in the spring of
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Junior year to prepare for the college application process Sign the Transcript Release form
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Take SAT/ACT and send scores to prospective colleges Create Resume in Family Connection
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Attend College Open Houses in spring Complete Student Profile Form
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Plan for summer college visits Request letters of evaluation
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Explore Admissions’ websites Have list of colleges in “colleges I’m thinking about” on Family Connections
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Continue Guidance Enrichment MAKE A PLAN!
Rowan College of Gloucester County (RCGC)
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Megan Ruttler On Campus once a month Meet with students and/or parents Discuss programming, admissions, scholarships and partnerships with Rowan and other 4 year colleges
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HSOP – High School Options Program
Career Speakers & Career Related Programs
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Allied Heath Law and Justice Business & Leadership More to come…
Parents are important part of this process We want to work closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome
Future Plans of the Class of 2014
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Higher Education Four Year College Two Year College Employment / Other Proprietary School 83% 57% 24% 17% 2%
Presentation
Goals
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Identify steps to start college selection process Explain college admission criteria Review topics related to Special Needs, scholarships & NCAA Provide ways to prepare during the spring of your Junior year
Junior Year . . .
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Take that big step and let it begin today!
Questions
http://www.kingsway.k12.nj.us/guidance-department/home /