College and Career Planning Workshops 2014
Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department
Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio, Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson
Tonight’s Agenda
6:00-6:25Introduction- Workshop OptionsThe College Application Process at SHS
6:30-6:55 Session A 7:00-7:25 Session B 7:30- 8:00 Session C
The Class of 2017 is selling pizza & drinks in the cafeteria until 5:50
Workshop Options
The College Essay
Sessions A, B & C Room 108
Pam Heroux, Salve Regina University
College Week Live
Sessions A, B, & C
Media Center Computer Lab
Danielle Cohen, College Week Live
Workshop Options
First Impressions from an Admissions Officer’s Perspective
Sessions A and B, auditorium
Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island
The Common ApplicationSession C, auditorium
Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island
Workshop Options
Best Fit Colleges
Sessions A and B, Room 135Ray Dube, Johnson and Wales University
Resume WritingSessions A, B, and C, Room 150E
Ann Andrews & Erica Valentine, SHS Business Department
What’s in the Media Center?
Mini College/Career Fair
Sessions A, B and C
Mini College/Career Fair
1. Rhode Island CollegeJason Anthony, Assistant Director of Admissions
2. Bryant University Katie McAtee, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions
Mini College/Career Fair
3. Community College of Rhode Island: The Joint Admissions Program & How to Apply
Rob Giovino , Associate Director of Admissions
4. New England Institute of Technology
Matt Campanelli, High School Representative
Mini College/Career Fair
5. US Air Force
Jesse Walsh, Recruiter
6. US Navy
AMI Lemuel Andres, Recruiter
Mini College/Career Fair
7. US Marines
Sgt. Devario Graham, Recruiter
8. US Army
Sgt. 1st Class Seth Rathbun, Recruiter
Mini College/Career Fair
9.Early Enrollment Program - Rhode Island CollegeSusan Poor, Associate Director/EEP
10. Scholarships & Helpful Resources
Smithfield High School Guidance Program
Visit our website at www.shsguidance.weebly.com
Sophomores and Juniors
PSAT’sOctober 2014Register in SeptemberResults in DecemberFee waivers for juniors
WaytogoRI.org –Grades 9, 10, 11
National College Fair in Providence - April 26 from 12-3 at RI Convention Center
Juniors
Junior Newsletter and College Planning Center of RI Guide
Seniors sharing their experiences with the college application process
Informational session in September on the college application process
Testing
SAT Reasoning includes 3 sections:
Math (includes Algebra 2)
Critical Reading
Writing
How many times should a student test?
Score Choice
Changes –Class of 2016
SAT Subject Tests
Required for admission or placement at some more selective schools
Take 1 to 3 subject tests
Same dates as SAT Reasoning Tests
ACT’s (American College Test)
College entrance exam traditionally used by colleges in the mid-west
Colleges accept scores from either the ACT or SAT
SAT Prep Coursesavailable at:
SHS
CCRI825-2000
Kaplan521-3926
Princeton Review 861-5080
Sylvan Learning Center 942-8552
Paul Tukey 783-4873
Choosing Colleges
Waytogori.orgCollegeboard.orgCollege Week LivePeterson’s and College Board reference
booksRugg’s Recommendations
Advice for Students
CommunicationVisit schoolsStart EarlyOrganization Deadlines
Advice for Students
Create a list of schools that include
ReachPossibleSafety
Advice for Parents
CommunicationWatch deadlinesRelax!Do not fill out the applications
Types of Decisions
Early DecisionEarly ActionRegular DecisionRolling Admissions
A few popular merit scholarships requiring early action deadlines:
URI Centennial*
3.4 GPA (89)
1200 SAT(CR & M)
26 ACT
December 1
*Based upon 2014 criteria
RIC Presidential*
Top 30%
1100 SAT (CR & M)
24 ACT
December 15**
**RIC does not list an early deadline on the common application
Common Application
One application used by many schools
Supplements
Teacher evaluations
Secondary school report
Electronic transcript
Challenges
Application Packages include…
From the student
Application & SupplementsApplication Fee or WaiverEssayResumeTeacher Recommendations & Forms
Procedures
Student brings in stamped, addressed envelope if sending paper transcript
If using the Common Application, students must invite counselors and teachers for the transcript and recommendations
Application Packages include…
From the school
Counselor Recommendation & Form
Transcript
From CollegeBoard
SAT Scores
New England Regional Student Program
College Planning Center of Rhode Island
Warwick Mall
Resumes
Community service
Employment
Awards
Extra-curricular activities
Special talents
Leadership
If you need help finding a room, see a counselor.
Enjoy your evening!