WELCOME PARENTS

of the

CLASS OF 2020

Welcome!

Director of Counseling Services and

Assessment- Dr. Karen Allen

EHS Counselors:

Paige Haugland (SAC) A-Cap

Stephanie Lippincott Car-Gib

Maeve DiPasquale Gid-Le

Jennifer Denard Li-Ros

Joseph Bensky Ru-Z

What’s in your folder?

Agenda

EHS Graduation Requirements

Tips for College Bound Students

HESAA

SAT/ACT test dates

Naviance

Types of College Admissions

NCAA

Vocational School

Military Liaison Contacts

How to pay for College

EOF Programs

EHS Financial Aid Night

Senior Year of High School

How will I

pay for

college?

Which path is

right for me?

When do I

take the

SAT/ACT?

Maybe I

want to join

the military?

How do I apply

to college?

Should I go

right to

work?

Graduation Requirements

Minimum 140 credits

English I, II, III, IV

World History, US History I, US History II

Earth/Space Science, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science, and a 4th science class of choice

Algebra I or Geometry, Geometry or Algebra II, Algebra II or approved third math course

PE/Health 9, 10, 11, 12 (Students must take 5 credits during each year of enrollment)

1 Fine/Performing Arts class

1 Career Education class

1 World Language class

1 Financial Literacy class

Electives

Pass State Assessment Requirement

Graduation Assessment

Requirements

NJSLA

ELA 9, 10,11

Math-Alg01, Geo, Alg02

SAT/ACT/PSAT

ACCUPLACER

ASVAB

Foundation Courses

Post Secondary Options

Four year colleges

Public

Private

Two year colleges

Technical Schools

Military

Workforce

Pursuing Higher Education

What is your child looking for in a college?

Major

Location

Size

Diversity of student population

Sports, clubs, other activities

Public/Private

Cost/Financial Aid

Researching Colleges

Establish a list of appropriate prospective

colleges/schools

Research on Naviance

College Fairs

Visit colleges with your child

College Entrance Exams

SAT - next test at EHS is Nov. 2nd

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

SAT Subject Tests

ACT – next test is Oct. 26th, deadline to

register is Sept. 27th

English

Math

Reading

Science

Optional Writing Test

Fee Waivers

Four-Year Institutions

More selective & based on:

High school GPA & coursework (transcript)

SAT or ACT scores

Letters of recommendation

Admissions essays

Extracurricular activities

Service

Special skills or talents

Admissions requirements vary

College Application Process

1. Fill Out Application

www.commonapp.org OR school’s own application

2. Add School to Naviance

College Tab

Colleges I’m applying to

3. Transcript Request and Release Forms

Give to School Counselor

4. Send SAT’s and/or ACT’s

SAT: www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.actstudent.org

Fee Waivers available

5. Letters of Recommendation

Naviance Student Portal

EHS students are required to use Naviance for the college application process

Every student and parent should have an active account and check it regularly for vital information

Students must complete the Student Brag Sheet and Resume

Parents are encouraged to complete the Parent Brag Sheet

Naviance Parent Training Night: October 16, 2019

Types of College Admissions

Early Decision

Early Action

Rolling Admissions

Regular Decision/Admission

Instant Decision Days

Priority

Common Application

The Common App provides an application that can be sent to

more than 900 colleges.

Apply to multiple colleges using the same application. A link

to the Common App is located in Naviance in the “Colleges

I’m Applying To” tab.

Common App sections: personal information, high school

activities, and personal essay options.

NCAA

If you plan on being a Division I or Division II

athlete, you will need to be cleared by the

NCAA.

Being cleared by the NCAA is a responsibility

of the student and their parent/guardian.

https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

Community Colleges

Excellent Low Cost Option

Open admission policies

Placement tests

Comprehensive curriculum plus vocational and technical training for direct entry into the workforce

Professional Certifications

Two Year Associate’s Degree

Transfer to four year college to complete last two years of Bachelor’s Degree studies

Improve weak academic record

Dual Admission Agreement

Complete a two-year degree at a community college

and also be guaranteed admission to a four-year

college.

Must follow a specific course of study and graduate

from an eligible program of study at the community

college with the required GPA.

MCCC has agreements with:

La Salle, Montclair, NJIT, Penn State Abington, Rider, Rutgers, Saint

Peter’s College, The College of New Jersey & Wilmington University

Technical Schools

Provide training for specific job-related skills

Automotive

Computer Technology

Medical/Health Care

Cosmetology

Building Trades

Most offer programs that are two years or less

Certification programs

May be able to transfer earned credits to four year

college

Military

Research different branches

Explore what each has to offer

Technical training

ASVAB

Workforce

Students can create a resume in Naviance to assist in employment search and explore careers.

Identify if jobs need training, internships, etc.

Apprenticeships – contact trade union for information specific to trade.

Transition plans for students with IEP’s – contact EHS Transition Coordinator, Mike Mattle.

Financial Considerations

Cost

Financial Aid

Merit vs. Need

FAFSA – opens October 1st

Scholarships

EOF Programs

Loans

EHS Financial Aid Night - October 1st, 6:30PM

HESAA – financial aid info – www.hesaa.org

NJ STARS

May be eligible if top 15% of class

Covers tuition at 19 NJ community colleges

NJ STARS II

NJ STARS student

Earned Associate’s degree with 3.25 GPA or better

Eligible for $6,000-7,000 per year scholarship at a NJ

public four-year college or university

www.njstars.net

Educational Opportunity Fund

(EOF/EOP)

The Educational Opportunity Fund

(EOF/EOP) is a state sponsored program

available to students who have the will and

desire to go to college, but need additional

academic and financial support.

Need to complete EOF application (per school)

Need to qualify

Income eligibility scale

Scholarships

Posted in the Counseling Department and Naviance

Counseling Department website

EHS Scholarship List

Trusted scholarship websites

Awarded for different reasons:

Financial Need

Academic Excellence

Leadership

Special skills and talents

May require transcript, letter of recommendation, resume and/or essay

START NOW! Be mindful of deadlines

FAFSA

Free!

On website or mobile app

Information available on HESAA website

www.hesaa.org

Opens October 1st

Seven things you should know before filling out

the FAFSA

https://blog.ed.gov/2018/09/7-things-you-need-2019-

20-fafsa/

EHS Financial Aid Night

WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:30

WHERE: EHS Auditorium

WHO: Mr. Wil Casaine

TCNJ Executive Director of Financial Aid

Questions??