College and Career Planning Workshops 2014

Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department

Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio, Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson

Tonight’s Agenda6:00-6:25

Introduction- Workshop OptionsThe College Application Process at SHS

6:30-6:55 Session A 7:00-7:25 Session B 7:30- 8:00 Session C

The Class of 2017 is selling pizza & drinks in the cafeteria until 5:50

Workshop Options

The College EssaySessions A, B & C Room 108Pam Heroux, Salve Regina University

College Week LiveSessions A, B, & C Media Center Computer LabDanielle Cohen, College Week Live

Workshop Options

First Impressions from an Admissions Officer’s PerspectiveSessions A and B, auditorium

Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island

The Common ApplicationSession C, auditorium

Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island

Workshop Options

Best Fit CollegesSessions A and B, Room 135

Ray Dube, Johnson and Wales University

Resume WritingSessions A, B, and C, Room 150E

Ann Andrews & Erica Valentine, SHS Business Department

What’s in the Media Center?

Mini College/Career FairSessions A, B and C

Mini College/Career Fair

1. Rhode Island CollegeJason Anthony, Assistant Director of Admissions

2. Bryant University Katie McAtee, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions

Mini College/Career Fair

3. Community College of Rhode Island: The Joint Admissions Program & How to Apply

Rob Giovino , Associate Director of Admissions

4. New England Institute of Technology Matt Campanelli, High School Representative

Mini College/Career Fair

5. US Air Force

Jesse Walsh, Recruiter

6. US Navy

AMI Lemuel Andres, Recruiter

Mini College/Career Fair

7. US Marines Sgt. Devario Graham, Recruiter

8. US ArmySgt. 1st Class Seth Rathbun, Recruiter

Mini College/Career Fair

9.Early Enrollment Program - Rhode Island CollegeSusan Poor, Associate Director/EEP

10. Scholarships & Helpful Resources

Smithfield High School Guidance Program

Visit our website at www.shsguidance.weebly.com

Sophomores and JuniorsPSAT’s

October 2014Register in SeptemberResults in DecemberFee waivers for juniors

WaytogoRI.org –Grades 9, 10, 11

National College Fair in Providence - April 26 from 12-3 at RI Convention Center

Juniors

Junior Newsletter and College Planning Center of RI Guide

Seniors sharing their experiences with the college application process

Informational session in September on the college application process

Testing

SAT Reasoning includes 3 sections:Math (includes Algebra 2)Critical Reading Writing

How many times should a student test?Score ChoiceChanges –Class of 2016

SAT Subject Tests

Required for admission or placement at some more selective schools

Take 1 to 3 subject tests

Same dates as SAT Reasoning Tests

ACT’s (American College Test)

College entrance exam traditionally used by colleges in the mid-west

Colleges accept scores from either the ACT or SAT

SAT Prep Coursesavailable at:

SHS CCRI

825-2000Kaplan

521-3926Princeton Review 861-5080Sylvan Learning Center 942-8552Paul Tukey 783-

4873

Choosing Colleges

Waytogori.orgCollegeboard.orgCollege Week LivePeterson’s and College Board reference

booksRugg’s Recommendations

Advice for Students

CommunicationVisit schoolsStart EarlyOrganization Deadlines

Advice for Students

Create a list of schools that include

ReachPossibleSafety

Advice for Parents

CommunicationWatch deadlinesRelax!Do not fill out the applications

Types of Decisions

Early DecisionEarly ActionRegular DecisionRolling Admissions

A few popular merit scholarships requiring early action deadlines:

URI Centennial*3.4 GPA (89)1200 SAT(CR & M)26 ACTDecember 1

*Based upon 2014 criteria

RIC Presidential*Top 30%1100 SAT (CR & M)24 ACTDecember 15**

**RIC does not list an early deadline on the common application

Common Application

One application used by many schools Supplements Teacher evaluations Secondary school report Electronic transcript Challenges

Application Packages include…

From the student

Application & SupplementsApplication Fee or WaiverEssayResumeTeacher Recommendations & Forms

Procedures

Student brings in stamped, addressed envelope if sending paper transcript

If using the Common Application, students must invite counselors and teachers for the transcript and recommendations

Application Packages include…

From the schoolCounselor Recommendation & FormTranscript

From CollegeBoard SAT Scores

New England Regional Student Program

College Planning Center of Rhode Island

Warwick Mall

Resumes

Community service Employment Awards Extra-curricular activities Special talents Leadership

If you need help finding a room, see a counselor.

Enjoy your evening!