The ABC s of College Planning. Are You Ready?

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1 The ABC s of College Planning Are You Ready?

2 This is Part Two of a Series Part Three- In early September, an evening on the college application process Part Four In the fall, senior individual meetings Part Five - Financial Aid night for the FAFSA

2017 Graduation Requirements 130 Credits Required courses for graduation: 4 years of English, 4 years of History, 4 years of Physical Education, 3 years of Math, 3 years

3 2017 Graduation Requirements 130 Credits Required courses for graduation: 4 years of English, 4 years of History, 4 years of Physical Education, 3 years of Math, 3 years of Science, 1 year of Foreign Language, 1 year of visual & performing arts, 1 year of 21 st Century Life and Careers including Instructional Technology, Financial Literacy

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5 Two-year Colleges Colleges/Universities Technical Institutes Service Academies Career Schools

6 Most Important Factors for College Acceptance The Transcript by far the single most important document GPA Test scores on the SAT or ACT Activities and Community Service The Essay

7 The Admission Process How Admission Decisions Are Made Academic Record Strength of course load Overall performance from grades 9-12 Overall grade point average

8 The Admission s Process Honors & Awards Extracurricular and Personal Activities The College Essay Personal Interview Special Categories: Athletes, leaders, artists, musicians, geographically diverse students, economically and/educationally disadvantaged students.

9 College Resume Senior Information Questionnaire and Parent Brag Sheet

10 PSAT Excellent tool for SAT preparation Gives each student a comprehensive report outlining strengths and weaknesses Junior year PSAT scores enter students for the National Merit scholarship program

15 Admission Process Standardized Tests: SAT I ACT SAT II TOEFL

SAT Application Information Ocean Township High School code 311039 Test Center 31-604 Testing Dates Check registration deadlines on web site Photo ID

16 SAT Application Information Ocean Township High School code Test Center Testing Dates Check registration deadlines on web site Photo ID required and must print out admission ticket with photo on test day Special Circumstances: Fee waivers, Sunday testing, testing for students with disabilities

The SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score range 200-800 Multiple Choice Math Score Range 200-800 Multiple Choice and

17 The SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score range Multiple Choice Math Score Range Multiple Choice and Grid-ins No Calculator Section/Calculator Section Essay (optional) Score range 4-1 4=Advanced 3=Proficient 2=Partial 1=Inadequate

18 SAT Test Dates January 23, 2016 March 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016 Registration December 28, 2015 February 5, 2016 April 8, 2016 May 5, 2016

19 National college admission examination that consists of tests in: English, Math, Reading, Science and an optional Writing test. What scores are reported: English (1-36), Math (1-36), Reading (1-36), Science (1-36), Writing (1-36) What colleges are looking for: highly selective 27-31, selective 22-27, traditional 20-23, liberal 18-21, open

20 ACT Test Dates Feb. 06, 2016 April 09, 2016 June 11, 2016 Registration Jan 08, 2016 March 04, 2016 May 06, 2016

21 Free Test Preparation Naviance- Method Test Prep sampletest

22 Schools that Do Not Require Test scores for Admission Consideration

23 It s Time To Begin Your Search Curriculum Major Geographic Location Setting Size Student Body Admission Policy Campus Life Athletes Special Programs Services Housing Other Important Factors Cost

24 College Search Resources Naviance Online resources and websites College s own website College Fairs

25 Naviance Mrs. Griffin at to link student accounts or create a parent account

27 Naviance Junior Parent Tutorial

College Fairs and Campus Visits April 21, 2016-College Fair @ Brookdale Community College 6-8:30 (200 College

43 College Fairs and Campus Visits April 21, 2016-College Brookdale Community College 6-8:30 (200 College Representatives) Meet with college representatives at college fairs Visit the campusopen house Keep a campus profile page on each school

45 Your Final List Reach schools - present an admission challenge Realistic schools - admission standards closely match your qualifications Foundation schools - your academic achievement exceeds the admission criteria

NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association The NCAA Clearinghouse will certify all athletes for division I & II An athlete needs to register the beginning of his or her senior year.

46 NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association The NCAA Clearinghouse will certify all athletes for division I & II An athlete needs to register the beginning of his or her senior year. An NCAA Guide and student release form are available on line at Eligibility is based on courses completed, grades and quality points and an SAT/ACT score

47 Schedule For College Planning February/March Begin to prepare a list of colleges to explore Prepare for the SAT s using Naviance method test prep Take the SAT/ACT April Make visits to campuses for tours, open houses, etc. Take an ACT Attend the Monmouth County college fair in April at Brookdale Community college-april 21, 2016 May Take the SAT Request letters of recommendation from your teachers Resume in Naviance June Another chance to take the SAT I or SAT II Continue to visit schools, refine your list Complete senior information sheet

48 The fastest and easiest way to stay informed! You can also send a blank toguid17@mail.remind.com Guidance Text Reminders

method test prep Think about/write essays for the college

49 This Summer: Do Something Productive Work, volunteer, study If unhappy with the first SAT scores, study using Naviance method test prep Think about/write essays for the college applications Create or update a college resume-can do this on Naviance

50 Ways Parents Can Be Helpful Assess the financial and academic possibilities upfront Develop a thoughtful college list Visit colleges Help keep track of deadlines. Be positive, realistic and supportive Seek financial aid-services, it should be FREE. You should never be charged for FAFSA completion

You Gotta Go Somewhere Prep for College Calendar

You Gotta Go Somewhere Prep for College Calendar F R E S H M A N Y E A R It is never too early to plan for the future! Enroll in a college preparatory curriculum Study hard and do your best in school From