Transcript COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR Class of 2015

COLLEGE
PLANNING
SEMINAR
Class of 2016
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Presented by the Tolland High School
Counseling Staff
AGENDA
Session I: College Admissions Panel
Session II: Timeline for the College Search Process
Junior Year and Summer 2015
Session III: Family Connections
ADMISSIONS PANEL
We welcome:
Christopher Dorsey –Eastern Connecticut
Andrew Carter – College of the Holy Cross
Cynthia Zeldner – Manchester CC
Maria Buono – Quinnipiac University
Caroline McCall – UCONN
Fall & Winter, Junior Year
• Review PSAT scores (early December). Use results to
determine how to best prepare for the SAT in the
spring.
• Think carefully about course selections for senior year.
Colleges expect that you will continue to challenge
yourself.
• Register for the SAT or ACT (or both). All registrations
for these tests are done on-line, and have strict
deadlines.
• Begin to think about what type of college is best for
you. Consider factors such as academic programs, size,
location, activities, cost.
Spring, Junior Year
• Begin your college search.
o Use search engines in Family Connection
o VISIT colleges – April break is a great time, as college students are in
class
o College Fairs – Hartford, CT – 3/25/15 – CT Convention Center
Springfield, MA – 4/12/15- Big E
• Complete your RESUME in Family Connection.
• Pursuing Division I or II athletics? Become familiar
with the requirements by going to the NCAA
Eligibility Center web site.
• Investigate requirements for SAT Subject Tests
Summer before Senior
Year
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Register for the fall SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests.
Continue to research and visit schools.
Update your resume.
Begin to brainstorm and draft your college essays.
Fall, Senior Year
• Senior college application assembly to explain
the actual application process.
• Meet regularly with your counselor.
• Check Family Connection and email often for
updates.
Working as a Team
Students, Parents and Counselors
all have a role to play in the
college search and application
process!!!!
Communication is the key!
THS Counseling
Web Page
www.ths.tolland.k12.ct.us
“Quick Links” on right – School Counseling
Contains links to :
• Family Connection
• College Board (SAT) and ACT
• Common Application
• Presentations to students
• Much more!
Family Connection
from Naviance
Family Connection from Naviance is a web-based
program that links students and parents with
counselors and our school to improve college and
career counseling.
Features include:
• College search and comparison tools
• Managing the on-line college application process
• On-line transcript requests
• Signing up for College Rep visits to THS
• Scholarship listing
• Resume writing tool
• Much more……………
How to Access
Family Connection
The easiest way to access Family
Connection is to use the link on the THS
School Counseling.
Family Connection
Account & Log-in
All students have used Family
Connection for a variety of activities,
and have their account information.
Temporary passwords were emailed to
parents last year. If you need your
password resent, please contact your
student’s counselor.
Standardized Test Scores
Tolland High does NOT include SAT or ACT
scores on official transcripts.
Students must have their standardized test scores sent
directly from the testing agency (College Board, ACT) to
the colleges they are applying to as well as other
organizations as needed (NCAA, scholarships, etc.)
THS SCHOOL CODE: 070792
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
Class of 2016
Student
Last Name
Counselor
Email
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Caitlin Foran
James Shea
Michelle Grady
Corinne Lorenzet
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]