Download - Welcome Parents of the Senior Class of 2014
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Welcome Parentsof theSenior Class of 2014
Aurora High School
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Junior Year Homework
ShopVisitTest
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Senior Year Timeline
Take or Repeat ACT and/or SAT (subject tests)Attend Senior Information Night (Sept. 18)Meet with your CounselorSolidify College Choices/College VisitsApply to Colleges (Oct.-Dec. 1)Request transcripts be sent through NavianceSend ACT/SAT scores (actstudent.org, collegeboard.com)Attend Financial Aid Presentation (Jan. 14)Complete FAFSA (Jan.-early Feb.)Apply for Local Scholarships (March)Do Final College Visits (March/April)Make Final Comparisons and Select a College (May 1)
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College Application StepsApply directly to colleges on COLLEGE WEBSITES or Common Application
Request teacher recommendations if needed-NAVIANCE
Request counselor recommendation if needed-NAVIANCE
Request transcripts-NAVIANCE
Send ACT and/or SAT scoresactstudent.orgcollegeboard.com
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NAVIANCEWHAT IS IT?
It is a web-based resource that supports student career and college planningIt is used by the guidance staff to communicate with students and parentsIt is used to process all transcripts and recommendation letters*
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NAVIANCEHOW DO YOU REGISTER?
STUDENTS= Seniors are already registered
PARENTS= Each parent receives a passcodeUse your code to create a personal accountCodes are random and alphanumeric for security reasons and can be used only once*
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Naviance: College Information*COLLEGE VISITSCOLLEGE VISITSCOLLEGE LIST
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Naviance: Track Applications*
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Transcript Release Form
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Useful Tips for ParentsEncourage your child throughout the college application and scholarship process
Be.The proofreaderThe assistantThe passengerThe cheerleader
Keep lines of communication open
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Financial Aid and Scholarships90-95% of scholarships are awarded from colleges and universities by completing the FAFSAApply to collegeGet acceptedComplete FAFSA (Jan.-early Feb.)Receive financial aid packageFinancial aid office is best source of informationAttend Financial Aid Night January 14, 2014Local scholarship applications are available on AHS website in MarchBeware of scholarship scams
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Top Factors in Admission Decision
Strength of curriculum
GPA
Admissions test scores (ACT, SAT)
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Other Factors in Admission DecisionEssay, portfolio, auditionTeacher recommendationsCounselor recommendationStudent interview, contactsWork and/or extracurricularactivitiesDemonstrated interest inattending the institution
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Important College Planning Websites
AHS Guidance Webpagehttp://ftp.aurora-schools.org/ahs/guidance/guidanceindex.html
Naviancehttps://connection.naviance.com/aurorahs
Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org
SATFAFSAwww.collegeboard.comwww.fafsa.ed.govACTNational Scholarship Search Websiteswww.act.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.comNCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org
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Good Luck!
FromMr. Calcei, Mrs. Nenadal& Mrs. Miley