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Mrs. Mary NovakAdministrative Assistant
Ms. Karen PariseStudent Assistance
Counselor
The College Counseling Department: Additional Support
Senior Year Course Selection
■Senior Year Course Selection■Rigor
■Summer School■“Free” Hours■Challenge yourself next year!
Scheduling Process
■Honors/AP Application: – Due by January 23 (16th for some departments)–Available online
■Online Schedule Request/Electives Dates:–February 12-19: Students select courses on Net Classroom. Visit the Course Descriptions.
■Counselor/Student Meetings: Feb 23-May 1
The College Application Process:
Finding the Best Fit
■Components■ Application & Fee■ Transcript■ Standardized Tests■ Extracurricular Record■ Essays■ Teacher and Counselor Recommendations■ Interview (?)
The College Application Process
■Types of Colleges/Universities■ Large State■ Selective, Honors Programs■ Highly Selective
■Financial Aid■Confirm Enrollment
Standardized Tests
■ SAT and ACT■Required for admission to most colleges and universities■Colleges will accept either SAT or ACT■Online registration■Sending Score Reports■Fee Waivers■Testing Plan
Subject Tests
■Highly Selective Colleges may require ■Testing in English, History, Math, Science, Foreign Lang■ One Hour, Multiple Choice■May or June
Test Prep
■ Not every student needs test prep
■There are free resources online for both■ KHAN Academy (www.khanacademy.org)■Test prep services are available and resources are listed on the Counseling webpage■ Variety of test prep services at different pricing■ Brophy class for March SAT
What You Can Expect From the Counseling Department:
■January/February: –Small group meetings to introduce college search process
■February-April: –Individual Student Meetings for College and Scheduling – Parent Meetings
■March (TBD): –Jesuit Excellence Tour
■May– Essay Workshops
What You Can Expect From the Counseling Department:
■Fall:– Group and Individual Student Meetings– Parent Meetings– Essay Review– Nuts and Bolts Help– Senior Parent Night /In State College Night (August)– Application Workshops After School (Sept/Oct)– College Fair (Sept)– College Rep Meetings @ Brophy– Financial Aid Night
What We Expect From Students:
■ Be in the driver’s seat: It’s your process■ Research potential schools ■ Draft essays during summer■ Complete Senior Reflection Exercise (Due Sept. 1)■ Regularly check email ■ Attend college rep meetings■ Stay on top of application requirements and deadlines
What We Expect From Parents:
■ Support your son■Complete Parent Reflection■Communicate with your son about your
expectations and family realities. ■Assist with financial aid documents and
deadlines: prepare early
What Now?
■College Research■Utilize Naviance■College Visits■Visit university or college websites
■SAT/ACT Preparation■Academics!■Summer Programs
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