Transcript Clayton High School Guidance Department
Clayton High School Guidance Department
Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling Joe Valentino Counselors Joe Valentino – 9th Keith Controvich 10 th ,11 th ,12 th Secretary Donna Lahn
Senior Class:
What has been done up to this point •
Last year
• • Presentation in Junior English Classes Individual Junior Meetings •
This year
• Presentation in Senior English Classes
YOU ALSO NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER:
• • • Sign “Transcript Release Form” Secure letters of recommendation Review college application details and deadlines • • • Go to collegeboard.com to forward official SAT Scores Make a calendar with dates and deadlines Feel free to e-mail your guidance counselor with questions
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PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION
Paper application preferred (GCC) SAT/ACT not required for admission but may be used for placement.
No recommendations GCC informational meeting – November 18 Gloucester County College—On-site in January
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
• • • • • • Application (online preferred) Official Transcript SAT or ACT scores Letters of Recommendation (if required) College Essay (if required) Application Fee
Using
the
Common Application
• • • • • www.commonapp.org
Transcripts submitted electronically Remember to “invite” your guidance counselor and teachers to submit necessary information Use correct e-mail addresses Make sure the colleges you are applying to accept the common app.
Naviance
Family Connections
Naviance - Family Connections
Standardized Tests
SATI Reasoning Test Critical Reading , Math,Writing Standardized Test for Four-year College ACT Academic Achievement Math , English , Science , Reading ,Writing SATII Subject Specific (most competitive colleges)
SAT/ACT Scores
• You MUST send your SAT/ACT scores directly to the college ELECTRONICALLY using www.collegeboard.com for SAT scores or www.act.org for ACT scores.
*Athletes*- you must also send your scores electronically to the NCAA clearing house. See your counselor for details.
HELPFUL HINTS
• • • • • Consult Naviance – Family Connections regularly for updates Sign up for our College Rep visits through Family Connections Proof-read applications Request your SAT scores from College Board early Allow two weeks to process any application
LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS . . .
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College-based Scholarships
—check with the institution’s financial aid office
Community-based Scholarships
— investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations NEW FOR 2011-2012 – many scholarship opportunities can be found using Naviance – Family Connections www.fastweb.com
What about financial aid?
You should direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a specific college
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 2012 7:00 PM
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
• Send High School Transcript to the Clearinghouse • Send SAT/ACT scores to the Clearinghouse use code “9999”
What can you do to get the most out of your senior year????
Keep a close eye on your grades!!
Dates to Remember……
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October 12, 2011
- GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College 6:00 to 8:00 pm
November 3, 2011
– NACAC College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
November 6, 2011
– NACAC College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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January 10, 2012-
Financial aid night at Clayton
Juniors
• • • • Keep up grades Take PSAT(Even if you took it as a sophomore) Take SAT in the Spring Research and visit colleges
Naviance for Juniors
• https:// Navaince - Family Connections
• • PSAT/NMSQT Benefits for Juniors Qualify for Scholarships- Juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions -Includes the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program Take Advantage of Other Benefits -If you say “Yes” to Student Search Service on test day, you’ll be eligible to receive free information from colleges and scholarship organizations that are interested in you.
-access to My College Quickstart -on average students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score higher on the SAT
SAT DATES
• November 5 th – Registration by October 7 th • *November 5 th Test can be taken at Clayton HS* December 3 th – Registration by November 8 th • January 28 nd – Registration by December 30 rd • March 10 th - Registration by February 10 th • May 5 th – Registration by April 6 th • *May 5 th Test can be taken at Clayton HS* June 2 th – Registration by May 8 th