Westford Academy Guidance Department Presents Westford Academy Guidance Department
Feb 18, 2016
Westford Academy Guidance Department Presents
Westford Academy Guidance Department
Guidance Department
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Counselor AssignmentsClass of 2015
Adams – Cardarelli Larry Guidetti
Casey - Downey Karen Halloran
Dudley - Heiman Susan Lynch
Hiremath – Livorsi Barbara Kutner
Locker - Neuhardt Jill Karatkewicz
Noble – Ryan Tracy McLaughlin
Sacco – Vavruska Heidi Hider
Valasco - Zhru Wendy Pechacek
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Collaboration
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a scene from MODERN FAMILY Phil takes Haley to his alma
mater
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Phil takes Haley to his alma mater
Program of Studies
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Time ManagementActivity
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Junior Year TimelineFebruary
2/7 deadline to register for SAT on March 8 @ WA - now closed
2/11 Jr. Parent Night
2/13 deadline to secure Jr. Job Shadow
2/14 deadline for Course Requests
2/14 deadline to register for AP Exams
After Feb vaca - Individual Student/Parent Meetings with your counselor begin
March
Continue College Meetings
April 4/4 deadline to register for SAT on May 3 @ area high schools April vaca – visit collegesMay 5/9 deadline to register for SAT on June 7 @ area high schools 5/5 AP exams begin 5/13 Junior Job Shadow DaySummer Essays, college visits & lists, etc.
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Post-Secondary Options
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Finding the BEST FIT College
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The college search is not about getting into the best college. We don't believe in a best college. There is no school that is best for ALL students.
• Size• Location• Programs• Majors available• Academic supports• Cost & Financial aid• Extracurricular Activities• Student life• Athletics
*Princeton Review, http://www.princetonreview.com/college/find-your-best-fit.aspx
What Colleges Want to See
Challenging HS curriculumGrades with strong effort or upward trendSAT/ACT Scores – required for most colleges
SAT/ACT scores that match your academic recordWell-written essayDedication to extra-curricular activities -
passionateStrong recommendation lettersWell prepared interview - if applicable
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WA Transcript
WA Histogram
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SAT vs. ACTSATSubjects
Math Critical Reading Writing
March 8, May 3, June 7
Register at www.collegeboard.org
ACT Subjects
English Math Reading Science Reasoning Writing Section
recommended) April 14, June 14 Register at
www.actstudent.org
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NavianceUser ID and Password
Each student Each parent/guardian
Friday weekly emails Very important
information from the Guidance Department
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College Search
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Now… Let’s start THE LIST
Safety
Realistic
Reach
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Application OptionsEarly Decision Early Action Regular DecisionRolling Admission
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Averages for AcceptedWA Students
UMASS at Amherst
Average GPA 3.52 Average SAT 1327
(out of 1600 – Math & Reading)
Westfield State University
Average GPA 3.0 Average SAT 1076
(out of 1600 – Math & Reading)
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Mass Transfer
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• Enroll in a linked degree program at Middlesex Community College
• Upon completion of Associates Degree:• No application fee
• No application essay
• General Education Requirements satisfied
• Eligible for Full transfer of credit to a UMASS campus or MA state school
• Guaranteed admission with an incoming 2.5 GPA
• Tuition discount based on final GPA
• http://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/
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Student To Do ListBEFORE we process course selections, students must:• Submit the on-line course recommendation in iStudent by 2/14• Submit the Junior Job Shadow Agreement Form in Naviance by 2/13• Register for AP Exams by 2/14, if applicable
BEFORE we schedule your Junior/Parent Meeting, students must:• Submit the Junior Year Profile Survey in Naviance• Submit the Personality Survey (Do What You Are) in Naviance• Submit the Cluster Finder Survey in Naviance• Complete at least one College Search in Naviance and SAVE it• Begin adding colleges to “Colleges I’m thinking about” in Naviance
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“College is a match to be made,
not a prize to be won.”ENJOY the process!