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Welcome to Senior Planning Night Class of 2012. Presented by: Hall High School Counselors. How to reach us. email: first name _ last name @ whps.org (860)232-4561 extentions : A-Carr: Sheila Nussbaum 1053 Cars- Dre : Heather Al ix 1052 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presented by:
Hall High School Counselors
Welcome to Senior Planning Night
Class of 2012
How to reach usemail: first name _ last name @whps.org (860)232-4561 extentions:A-Carr: Sheila Nussbaum 1053 Cars- Dre: Heather Alix
1052Drf-Gri: Amy Landers 1061 Grj-Kr: Kathy
Kaminski 1059Ks-Mis: Christine Mahler 1054 Mit-Rob: Mark
Wursthorn 1055Roc-Ss: Ann Taylor 1057 St-Z: Steve Boyle
1058
Tonight’s AgendaCollege researchSenior TestingUpdating on NavianceThe application processCollege TrendsPaying for collegeOther options to consider Q & A
Where are you in the process?Fine-tuning the list
College comparisons
Campus visits & interviews
Career Center visits from admissions reps.
Preparing to apply
Required Naviance work for you
Additional testing
Requesting recommendations
Immediate Responsibilities
� Review your transcript� Complete student/parent brag sheets� Update resume for counselors & colleges� See your counselor to review college list� Decide on fall testing needs � Complete the college essay� Review tonight’s senior packet
Types Of Admission- reminderEach school has its own policies
**READ THE FINE PRINT**
RegularRollingEarly ActionEarly DecisionUConn’s listed EA is 12/1
To how many colleges should I apply?
Reach - 1 or 2
Ballpark - 2 or 3
Likely - 1 or 2
How do I know if a college
is right for me?
•Competitiveness• Atmosphere of college• Location• Programs • Cost
Interviews - when they are not required should I schedule it anyway?
Yes, if recommended and you present well.
Yes, if it is a college you can easily visit.
Make a contact and prepare for the interview.
What should I know about applying on-line?
Preferred by most colleges
Many are on the Common Application
Can be done in multiple sittings
Follow directions carefully
Print and file your confirmation sheet
College Testing Senior YearInclude Hall’s School Code070-900
SAT’s:Oct. 1* register by Sept. 9Nov. 5 register by Oct. 7Dec. 3 register by Nov. 8ACT’s:
Oct. 22* register by Sept. 16Dec. 10 register by Nov. 4Feb. 11 register by Jan.13
* Timely for most EA/ED deadlines * Check test requirements for each school
Who sends my test scores to colleges?YOU DO!!
Schools require official score reports be sent directly from the testing company.
Students can release their test scores on-line through The College Board or ACT.
You may send your college applications before taking the SAT or ACT in your
senior year. Do not hold up your application to wait for SAT or ACT scores.
www.collegeboard.comwww.act.org
Naviance Overview
How do I access it? Go to the www.whps.org/hall and click on School Counselors. Click on picture above “College/Career Exploration”.
Why keep your prospective list of colleges in Naviance up to date? to receive email invitations to visit your college
admissions representatives in the Career Center.
What does Naviance do?Shares plans with counselorNational College SearchPersonality & career surveysCompare collegesLinks to selected third-party resourcesEasily tracks deadlinesScatter grams show how you compare
to prior Hall students at that schoolShows schedule of college visits at HallProvides easy access to and edoc links
for the Common Application
Naviance Log On Page
Username: (last name first name- up to 10 characters or email)
Password: set by student
• Register with Common Application or go to college website to access on-line application.
• For Common Application:
• Go to http://www.commonapp.org or link through Naviance
• Watch the “demo” on the start page• Request all support documentation
Completing the Application
School materials: Student’s Responsibility
• Signed yellow transcript release form to Counseling Office.
• For each college: submit transcript request form & $3.00 fee. to Mrs. Birdsall, Counselors’ Secretary.
• Request standardized test scores from College Board or ACT - if required.
• Provide teachers with PINK recommendation request form if needed.
• Your transcript request form will signal us to move your college from “interested” to “applying to” on Naviance.
MINIMUM THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Colleges I’m Applying To
FERPA agreement
Link your Common Application Account
• Match your list of schools into Naviance & Common App.
• Carefully complete college application/s
• E.D. – must attach a letter of intent
• Attach fee and send. Keep a copy of the confirmation page
• IMPORTANT - many schools require supplements with the common application, carefully read all requirements
The Application (cont.)
Colleges I’m Thinking AboutImportant: If college uses the Common Application – you must apply on line with the Common Application.
How does it all come together? Who Sends What? College or university
admissions
Student sends:
ApplicationFeeEssayResumeSupplement*SAT/ACT scores1st Qtr. Grades*
*(if required)
Counselor sends:
TranscriptSchool Profile Recommendation[Brag sheets & resume required]
Mid-year and final grades
Teacher sends: Recommendation [must give pink recommendation form to teacher]
Determine specific recommendation requirements for each school.
Request only what you need. Edocs will only send the required number and no more!
Speak to teachers about their willingness to write a letter of recommendation.
Provide teachers request form (pink).
Convey your thanks after it has been written through a note, e-mail, phone call or in person.
How do I request a letter of recommendation from teachers?
College Visit ScheduleIMPORTANT:dates & times are posted on Naviance, in our office and on the TV screens - check often.
College admission representatives visit the Career Center throughout the fall.
Students should make it a priority to visit with the representative of their prospective schools.
Student must receive permission to be excused from their classroom teacher prior to going to the Career Center.
Current College TrendsTechnology – everything is on lineAdmissions nationwide remains very
competitive with numbers at peak levels Varying policies regarding early
admissions deadlines (Read the fine print)More schools are standardized testing
optional (Research on Fairtest.org)The State Universities are deluged with
applications– complete and submit your paperwork early.
University of ConnecticutEARLY ACTION - Common Application
Application deadline is Dec. 1Transcript requests due to Counseling Office
early Nov.Apply EA to be considered for scholarships and
honor’s program (Minimum 3.5 GPA & 1400 Reading and Math SAT score or 32 ACT score).
Regional campus preference indicated on Common Application.
UConn’s Academic 2010 Profile for Storr’s Campus Average math & critical reading SAT scores – 1216 Average class rank in the top 15% Received 25,826 applications for 4,000 projected
enrollment
How & When Do I Apply For Financial Aid
Check each college for forms & deadlinesED will want estimated early version of
FAFSAFAFSA is filed after January 1, 2012Many private schools want the “CSS Profile”Financial Aid Workshop – 11/30/11, 7:00 PM
in Conard’s auditoriumYour best resource for help is the college’s
financial aid officer.FAFSA and CSS Profile links are available
through the School Counseling website
ScholarshipsThe Scholarship Information is now on the
Hall School Counselor Website.
Internet Searches – Use Naviance
Individual college scholarships
*Be Aware of Scholarship Service Scams!!
Stay OrganizedKeep a calendar & folder for each college Read instructions carefullyWatch deadlinesMake copies of everything, especially your
confirmation page, and file in your folderFollow up with schools to make sure they
received ALL information needed to complete your application
Gap Year Anyone?Who takes a gap year? Students who:
want real world experience now.have a desire to explore an interest or passion.want to discover themselves by helping others.need more time to understand the path that is
right for them.More Information?
Gap Year Fair at Conard HighJanuary 11 6:30-8:30
IMPORTANT EVENTS for Hall studentsat Conard High School
October 19 – College Fair
November 30 – Financial Aid Night
January 11 – Gap Year Fair
The End
Stay in touch with your counselor – start with a senior appointment.
Stay Organized
Questions?
Facts to Know as You Complete Your ApplicationsThe class size for the class of 2012 is 395
studentsCEEB code is 070900Hall does NOT RankYour Counselor’s title is “School Counselor”We grade on WEIGHTED 4.0 scaleOur fax # is 860-570-6797 (see previous slide
for individual counselor’s contact information)
Our school address is: 975 North Main St., West Hartford CT
06117