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The ABC’s of College Planning

Are You Ready?

This is Part Two of a Series

• Part Three- In early September, an evening on the college application process

• Part Four – In the fall, senior individual meetings

• Part Five - Financial Aid night for the FAFSA

2017 Graduation Requirements

• 130 Credits

• Required courses for graduation: – 4 years of English, 4 years of History, 4 years of

Physical Education, 3 years of Math, 3 years of Science, 1 year of Foreign Language, 1 year of visual & performing arts, 1 year of 21st Century Life and Careers including Instructional Technology, Financial Literacy

PARCC

• Two-year Colleges

• Colleges/Universities

• Technical Institutes

• Service Academies

• Career Schools

Most Important Factors for College Acceptance

• The Transcript – by far the single most important document

• GPA

• Test scores on the SAT or ACT

• Activities and Community Service

• The Essay

The Admission Process How Admission Decisions Are Made

• Academic Record

–Strength of course load

–Overall performance from grades 9-12

–Overall grade point average

The Admission’s Process

• Honors & Awards

• Extracurricular and Personal Activities

• The College Essay

• Personal Interview

• Special Categories: – Athletes, leaders, artists, musicians,

geographically diverse students, economically and/educationally disadvantaged students.

• College Resume

• Senior Information Questionnaire and Parent Brag Sheet

PSAT

• Excellent tool for SAT preparation

• Gives each student a comprehensive report outlining strengths and weaknesses

• Junior year PSAT scores enter students for the National Merit scholarship program

Admission Process

• Standardized Tests:

–SAT I

–ACT

–SAT II

–TOEFL

SAT Application Information

• Ocean Township High School code – 311039

• Test Center – 31-604

• Testing Dates – Check registration deadlines on web site

• Photo ID required and must print out admission ticket with photo on test day

• Special Circumstances: Fee waivers, Sunday testing, testing for students with disabilities

The SAT

• Evidence-Based Reading & Writing • Score range 200-800 • Multiple Choice

• Math • Score Range 200-800 • Multiple Choice and Grid-ins • No Calculator

Section/Calculator Section

• Essay (optional) • Score range 4-1

• 4=Advanced • 3=Proficient • 2=Partial • 1=Inadequate

SAT www.collegeboard.org

• Test Dates

• January 23, 2016

• March 5, 2016

• May 7, 2016

• June 4, 2016

• Registration

• December 28, 2015

• February 5, 2016

• April 8, 2016

• May 5, 2016

• National college admission examination that consists of tests in: English, Math, Reading, Science and an optional Writing test.

• What scores are reported: English (1-36), Math (1-36), Reading (1-36), Science (1-36), Writing (1-36)

• What colleges are looking for: highly selective 27-31, selective 22-27, traditional 20-23, liberal 18-21, open 17-20.

ACT

• Test Dates

• Feb. 06, 2016

• April 09, 2016

• June 11, 2016

• Registration

• Jan 08, 2016

• March 04, 2016

• May 06, 2016

Free Test Preparation

• Naviance- Method Test Prep

• www.KhanAcademy.org

• www.actstudent.org/ sampletest

Schools that Do Not Require Test scores for

Admission Consideration www.fairtest.org

It’s Time To Begin Your Search

Curriculum

Major

Geographic

Location

Setting

Size

Student Body

Admission Policy

Campus

Life

Athletes

Special

Programs

Services

Housing

Other Important

Factors Cost

College Search Resources

• Naviance

• Online resources and websites

• College’s own website

• College Fairs

Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/oceantwphs

Email Mrs. Griffin at [email protected]

to link student accounts or create a parent account

Naviance Junior Parent Tutorial

College Fairs and Campus Visits April 21, 2016-College Fair @ Brookdale Community College 6-8:30 (200

College Representatives)

• Meet with college representatives at college fairs

• Visit the campus-open house

• Keep a campus profile page on each school

Your Final List

• Reach schools - present an admission

challenge

• Realistic schools - admission standards closely

match your qualifications

• Foundation schools - your academic

achievement exceeds the admission criteria

NCAA National Collegiate Athletic

Association

• The NCAA Clearinghouse will certify all athletes for division I & II

• An athlete needs to register the beginning of his or her senior year.

• An NCAA Guide and student release form are available on line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net, www.eligibiltycenter.org

• Eligibility is based on courses completed, grades and quality points and an SAT/ACT score

Schedule For College Planning February/March

Begin to prepare a list of colleges to explore Prepare for the SAT’s using Naviance method test prep Take the SAT/ACT

April Make visits to campuses for tours, open houses, etc. Take an ACT Attend the Monmouth County college fair in April at

Brookdale Community college-April 21, 2016

May Take the SAT Request letters of recommendation from your teachers Resume in Naviance

June Another chance to take the SAT I or SAT II Continue to visit schools, refine your list Complete senior information sheet

Guidance Text Reminders

The fastest and

easiest way to

stay informed!

You can also send a blank

email to-

[email protected]

This Summer: Do Something Productive

• Work, volunteer, study

• If unhappy with the first SAT scores, study using Naviance method test prep

• Think about/write essays for the college applications

• Create or update a college resume-can do this on Naviance

Ways Parents Can Be Helpful

• Assess the financial and academic possibilities upfront

• Develop a thoughtful college list

• Visit colleges • Help keep track of

deadlines. Be positive, realistic and supportive

• Seek financial aid-services, it should be FREE. You should never be charged for FAFSA completion