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SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Tonight we will cover…
College application process
Application components
Deadlines
College Fair
Scholarships
CCC / RCGC
Questions
APPLICATION PROCESS
How many schools should your child apply to?
Each student is different…for some students, 1-2 applications might work best, while other students may apply to 5-6 schools. We do recommend:
At least 1 New Jersey School
Keep in mind that most application fees are $50 or more; narrow down your list before you begin applying
Students will complete applications online
Keep a list of online application usernames and passwords
Some colleges require the Common Application
Standardized first-year application used to apply to multiple schools at once (used by more than 700 colleges nationwide)
Consult each college website to determine if they require or accept the Common Application
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
AHS Profile
Official transcript
Recommendations
Resume
SAT Scores
Essay (upload online)
NCAA Clearinghouse (eligibilitycenter.org)
CSS Profile (select schools,
i.e. Stevens, UPenn, Drexel,
Lehigh, Villanova, etc.)
ADMISSION OPTIONS
Early Decision Legally binding
Must attend if accepted
If you are accepted, you must withdraw all other college applications
Early Action Not legally binding
Earlier deadline than regular admission with early decision delivery
Regular Admission Rolling – applications are evaluated as they are received
Deadline – applications are only reviewed after a single deadline date
APPLICATION DEADLINES
WATCH DEADLINES!! Application materials (recommendations,
forms, etc..) are due to the counselors at least 1 week prior to the college application deadline
APPLY EARLY- All four year college applications should be submitted before winter break
DECEMBER 1st- Rutgers Priority Deadline for regular admission
DECEMBER 15th: HAVE ALL 4-YEAR TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS TO COUNSELOR BEFORE WINTER BREAK!
At least ONE WEEK Prior to the Application
Deadline students must…
Request transcripts through Naviance
Indicate on Naviance that applications have been submitted
See their Counselor and bring the following:
Any supplemental materials required by individual
colleges (e.g. specific essay, counselor forms, etc. – check
individual college websites for a list of application
requirements)
Resume
All letters of recommendation that were given directly to
the student
SAT SCORES
Log on to collegeboard.org to send SAT scores to each school where you are applying (SAT scores MUST be sent directly via the CollegeBoard – unofficial scores are not accepted)
Upcoming SAT tests…
November 4th (registration deadline October 5th)
December 2nd (registration deadline November 2nd)
SAT fee waivers available for students on free or reduced lunch (for up to 2 tests)
Do NOT wait for fall SAT scores to submit college applications
SAT vs. ACT
SAT: Critical Reading & Math ( Optional –Writing- check www.collegeboard.org to find out which schools require this section.)
SAT: Total score 400-1600 No penalty for wrong answer www.collegeboard.org
SAT Subject Tests Specific one hour content area tests used by a small percentage of colleges.
Be sure to confirm if the colleges to which you are applying require these tests and plan accordingly. (Some examples: Bryn Mawr, Columbia, Duke, NYU, Princeton, U Penn, etc.)
ACT: English, Reading, Math, Writing, and Science(basic content, reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation)
ACT: Total score 1-36 No penalty for wrong answer www.act.org
Scholarships
National scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.studentscholarships.org
Local scholarships – available through Naviance and the Guidance Office in the spring
Visit individual college/university websites for scholarships…for example: Stockton University Scholarships (http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=64&pageID=114 )
Camden County College
CCC is one of the top community colleges in the
nation
College For a Day Field Trip – Spring 2018
Application (completed prior to the trip)
Students will be able to take the placement test and
meet with CCC advisors to pick classes for the fall
semester
Rowan College at Gloucester County
3+1 Option, 1+3 Option, or 2+2 Option
Earn a four-year degree at a reduced price
1+3 and 2+2 Options allow student to live on Rowan Main
Campus
Graduate with a Rowan University Degree
Eligible Programs - Select Majors •B.A in Law and Justice
•B.A. in Psychology
•B.A. in Liberal Studies: Humanities/Social Science
•B.S. in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.)
•Communication
•Exercise Science
Open House
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 @ 6pm
In this age of technology..
Students need to be mindful of the image they present on their social media accounts(Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, blogs, etc.)
How appropriate are their email addresses? [email protected]
See article on Guidance website about social media and college admissions
FINANCIAL AID
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Financial Aid Information Session for Parents
October 19, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
AHS Library
Check StudentAid.gov for
financial aid resources
**Financial Aid Workshop**
Oct. 25, 2017 @ 6:00 PM
Questions???
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