Senior Parent Night September 12, 2013. Welcome! Ellen Chagnon Eleanor Kinsella Carol Spezzano

Senior Parent NightSeptember 12, 2013

Welcome!Ellen [email protected]

Eleanor [email protected]

Carol Spezzano [email protected]

Robert Williamson [email protected]

Beth Hecker [email protected]

College Admissions Panel Jean Aversa

Suffolk University Hannah Moriggi

Babson College Sam Duplessis

University of Chicago Heidi W. Erickson

Quinnipiac University Joseph DiCarlo

Worcester State University (formerly of Northeastern University)

Guidance Curriculum Senior Small Group Meetings

Taking place during Senior English classes beginning the week of Sept 16

Individual MeetingsThroughout September and OctoberStudents responsible for scheduling meetings

with their counselor Workshops

After school opportunities to work on essays, interview skills, resumes, and applications

Check email and announcements for dates

Now what? Final phases of researching, touring, and

interviewing Finalizing college list Standardized testing

SAT: Oct 5, Nov 2 ACT: Sept 21, Oct 26 Student is responsible for sending scores

to colleges

Most importantly, take a deep breath.

Applications Apply through the Common App or directly

through a college’s website Early vs. Regular Decision

Notify counselors & teachers by Sept 30 of early intentions

Teacher recommendations Ask early, ask NOW! Students are responsible for managing this piece

directly with teachers Follow directions and pay attention to deadlines And most importantly, tell your student to

take a deep breath.

Guidance’s Role Sending transcripts to those schools listed

in Naviance End of Junior Year, 1st Term, 1st Semester,

and Final Transcript Look over transcript that already went home

Secondary School Report & School Profile School Letter of Recommendation

We need input! Student info in Naviance Parent/Guardian Input Form

Utilizing Naviance College data available for viewing Documents library feature Scholarship lists and information College visit sign-up for students

Students must keep their college lists up-to-date and in sync with the Common App! Transcripts will only be sent to those

schools listed in Naviance

Questions?