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AgendaGuidance NewsCollege Selection FactorsFamily ConnectionAdmission FactorsAdmission ProcessAthleticsRemindersQuestion & Answer Session
Counseling NewsTo date, the Counseling Department processed
1011applications to 274 different colleges
Our class of 2009 graduates can be found on 87 different campuses this year with:48% attend a 4-year institution 37% attend a 2-year institution 4% other post secondary3% employment9% other
Most Popular Schools to apply to for the Class of 2010
University of DelawareRutgers UniversityPenn State UniversityJames Madison UniversityThe College of NJTowson UniversityMontclair UniversityRider UniversityUniversity of MarylandNew York University
Top 10 Schools the Class of 2009 Attended
Rutgers UniversityThe College of NJRowanMontclairDrexel
James Madison University
Penn State UniversityRider UniversityMercer County
Community CollegeBurlington County
Community College
College Search ProcessWhere do we begin?
Communication What is the student looking for? What are the parent expectations? Impt. Topics: Location, Cost, Commuting
Initial Research: Websites and View books-
College Board & Family Connection
Test Drive: Visitations fall, spring, and summer
open house, tours and sit in on a class (Schedule)
Family ConnectionCollege Search Database specified to high schoolEach student has received a password.
Forgot your Password? See your counselorLink to Family Connection can be found on the high
school WebsiteParents and Students receive e-mails via Family
Connection
Family ConnectionCounseling NewsletterCollege searchRequest transcriptsCollege Application WaiverSchedule college visitsCareer interest
College Selection FactorsSize of Campus:
Large, Medium, or SmallPublic or Private InstitutionLocation:
Distance from HomeUrban, Suburban, or Rural
College Selection FactorsAthletics:
Div. I, II, III Club or Intramural
Cost:Tuition: In-State vs. Out of StateFinancial Aid
Support Services: Career Services, Tutoring, Counseling, etc.
Special Programs: Study Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Graduate Programs, etc.
College Selection FactorsQuality & Selection of ProgramsQuality of FacultyResident or CommuterDiversity of Student Body
Admission CommitteeImportant Factors What are colleges looking for?
Types of Courses/Load Grade Point AverageStandardized Tests:
SAT SAT Subject Test ACT
EssayInterviews (not all require/offer)
Sample Questions on Counseling Website
Admission CommitteeImportant Factors
Interest LevelExtracurricular/Work experiences
Sample Activities Resume on Counseling Website
Honors/AwardsLetters of Recommendation
Waiver
Testing InformationACT, SAT I, and SAT II - Spring
At least three times (spring time junior year/fall senior year) Institutions will only accept them directly from the CollegeBoard and/or
ACT. Reporting: Score Choice for both.
AP Exams Students can choose to send or not to send in their official score report only
to the institution they are attending
SAT II/Subject Test Highly selective schools tend to require SAT II/Subject Tests. Juniors
taking an AP course are recommended to take the Subject Test in the spring time of their junior year.
Test Optional Schools: www.fairtest.org
Differences Between the ACT and SAT
SAT3 Components:
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
-Aptitude Test
-Max. Score: 2400
-Penalty for wrong answers
ACT5 components:
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Writing -optional
- Achievement Test
-Max. Score: 36
-No Penalty for wrong answers
The Essay – Your VoiceMost difficult part of the application for most studentsAnswer the questionBrainstorm First1/3 story – 2/3 about youUse your own “voice” in the process
- Don’t write to impress the admission committee
Letters of RecommendationCounselor Recommendation
- Parent Brag Sheet, Student Brag Sheet, & Student Resume
- Have completed forms by June 1st.First ASK the teacher to write the letter recommendation. If they
say yes, then the student must complete the Teacher Recommendation Packet:
- Student Questionnaire due by June 1st to each teacher
- List of schools the student is sending the application &
with deadlines, addressed and stamped envelopes, signed waiver form to the teacher 3 weeks prior to the application deadline in the fall.
Activities
Create an Activities Resume
Focus on one or two activities
Show how you have developed as a leader
Quality vs. Quantity
College Application Process Do not wait, apply early in senior year!
Application Deadlines Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Early Decision; Regular
Deadline & Rolling Admission
Types of Applications: Paper, on-line, Common Application (if a school accepts
Common App. student should use this application), Universal College Application
Letters of Recommendation Ask for these in Spring of Jr. Year! Hand your forms in by June
2010.
AthletesNCAA Eligibility Center:
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/Can be submitted at the beginning of Junior Year Send SAT or ACT to NCAA Eligibility Center directlySend Official Transcript to NCAA Eligibility Center
Athletic Scholarships: Div. I or Div. II only
Student Athletes Ask Yourself: “If I can not compete, would this still be the right school for me?”
Helpful RemindersChange your email addresses to a family accountMy Space/Face Book Accounts: College Admission Offices do
look at your accounts“Best Fit” not “Best School”: Finding the best fit requires
visiting and researching How many?: 2 reach, 3-4 target, 2-3 probableJunior and Senior Grades MatterRegister for SAT and ACT in Spring of Jr. Year
SAT: March, May and/or JuneACT: April and/or June*Take them again in Fall of Senior Year
Last Minute Thoughts
Remember, the college application process is unlike anything you or your sons/daughters have experienced
The stress level for applying to colleges is high
Tips for Parents
Reassure your son or daughter that you will be proud, regardless of the outcome
Don’t believe everything you hear – get an objective third party opinion
Remember, there is a school out there for everyone