Presented by:

Hall High School Counselors

Welcome to Senior Planning Night

Class of 2012

How to reach usemail: first name _ last name @whps.org (860)232-4561 extentions:A-Carr: Sheila Nussbaum 1053 Cars- Dre: Heather Alix

1052Drf-Gri: Amy Landers 1061 Grj-Kr: Kathy

Kaminski 1059Ks-Mis: Christine Mahler 1054 Mit-Rob: Mark

Wursthorn 1055Roc-Ss: Ann Taylor 1057 St-Z: Steve Boyle

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Tonight’s AgendaCollege researchSenior TestingUpdating on NavianceThe application processCollege TrendsPaying for collegeOther options to consider Q & A

Where are you in the process?Fine-tuning the list

College comparisons

Campus visits & interviews

Career Center visits from admissions reps.

Preparing to apply

Required Naviance work for you

Additional testing

Requesting recommendations

Immediate Responsibilities

� Review your transcript� Complete student/parent brag sheets� Update resume for counselors & colleges� See your counselor to review college list� Decide on fall testing needs � Complete the college essay� Review tonight’s senior packet

Types Of Admission- reminderEach school has its own policies

**READ THE FINE PRINT**

RegularRollingEarly ActionEarly DecisionUConn’s listed EA is 12/1

To how many colleges should I apply?

Reach - 1 or 2

Ballpark - 2 or 3

Likely - 1 or 2

How do I know if a college

is right for me?

•Competitiveness• Atmosphere of college• Location• Programs • Cost

Interviews - when they are not required should I schedule it anyway?

Yes, if recommended and you present well.

Yes, if it is a college you can easily visit.

Make a contact and prepare for the interview.

What should I know about applying on-line?

Preferred by most colleges

Many are on the Common Application

Can be done in multiple sittings

Follow directions carefully

Print and file your confirmation sheet

College Testing Senior YearInclude Hall’s School Code070-900

SAT’s:Oct. 1* register by Sept. 9Nov. 5 register by Oct. 7Dec. 3 register by Nov. 8ACT’s:

Oct. 22* register by Sept. 16Dec. 10 register by Nov. 4Feb. 11 register by Jan.13

* Timely for most EA/ED deadlines * Check test requirements for each school

Who sends my test scores to colleges?YOU DO!!

Schools require official score reports be sent directly from the testing company.

Students can release their test scores on-line through The College Board or ACT.

You may send your college applications before taking the SAT or ACT in your

senior year. Do not hold up your application to wait for SAT or ACT scores.

www.collegeboard.comwww.act.org

Naviance Overview

How do I access it? Go to the www.whps.org/hall and click on School Counselors. Click on picture above “College/Career Exploration”.

Why keep your prospective list of colleges in Naviance up to date? to receive email invitations to visit your college

admissions representatives in the Career Center.

What does Naviance do?Shares plans with counselorNational College SearchPersonality & career surveysCompare collegesLinks to selected third-party resourcesEasily tracks deadlinesScatter grams show how you compare

to prior Hall students at that schoolShows schedule of college visits at HallProvides easy access to and edoc links

for the Common Application

Naviance Log On Page

Username: (last name first name- up to 10 characters or email)

Password: set by student

• Register with Common Application or go to college website to access on-line application.

• For Common Application:

• Go to http://www.commonapp.org or link through Naviance

• Watch the “demo” on the start page• Request all support documentation

Completing the Application

School materials: Student’s Responsibility

• Signed yellow transcript release form to Counseling Office.

• For each college: submit transcript request form & $3.00 fee. to Mrs. Birdsall, Counselors’ Secretary.

• Request standardized test scores from College Board or ACT - if required.

• Provide teachers with PINK recommendation request form if needed.

• Your transcript request form will signal us to move your college from “interested” to “applying to” on Naviance.

MINIMUM THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Colleges I’m Applying To

FERPA agreement

Link your Common Application Account

• Match your list of schools into Naviance & Common App.

• Carefully complete college application/s

• E.D. – must attach a letter of intent

• Attach fee and send. Keep a copy of the confirmation page

• IMPORTANT - many schools require supplements with the common application, carefully read all requirements

The Application (cont.)

Colleges I’m Thinking AboutImportant: If college uses the Common Application – you must apply on line with the Common Application.

How does it all come together? Who Sends What? College or university

admissions

Student sends:

ApplicationFeeEssayResumeSupplement*SAT/ACT scores1st Qtr. Grades*

*(if required)

Counselor sends:

TranscriptSchool Profile Recommendation[Brag sheets & resume required]

Mid-year and final grades

Teacher sends: Recommendation [must give pink recommendation form to teacher]

Determine specific recommendation requirements for each school.

Request only what you need. Edocs will only send the required number and no more!

Speak to teachers about their willingness to write a letter of recommendation.

Provide teachers request form (pink).

Convey your thanks after it has been written through a note, e-mail, phone call or in person.

How do I request a letter of recommendation from teachers?

College Visit ScheduleIMPORTANT:dates & times are posted on Naviance, in our office and on the TV screens - check often.

College admission representatives visit the Career Center throughout the fall.

Students should make it a priority to visit with the representative of their prospective schools.

Student must receive permission to be excused from their classroom teacher prior to going to the Career Center.

Current College TrendsTechnology – everything is on lineAdmissions nationwide remains very

competitive with numbers at peak levels Varying policies regarding early

admissions deadlines (Read the fine print)More schools are standardized testing

optional (Research on Fairtest.org)The State Universities are deluged with

applications– complete and submit your paperwork early.

University of ConnecticutEARLY ACTION - Common Application

Application deadline is Dec. 1Transcript requests due to Counseling Office

early Nov.Apply EA to be considered for scholarships and

honor’s program (Minimum 3.5 GPA & 1400 Reading and Math SAT score or 32 ACT score).

Regional campus preference indicated on Common Application.

UConn’s Academic 2010 Profile for Storr’s Campus Average math & critical reading SAT scores – 1216 Average class rank in the top 15% Received 25,826 applications for 4,000 projected

enrollment

How & When Do I Apply For Financial Aid

Check each college for forms & deadlinesED will want estimated early version of

FAFSAFAFSA is filed after January 1, 2012Many private schools want the “CSS Profile”Financial Aid Workshop – 11/30/11, 7:00 PM

in Conard’s auditoriumYour best resource for help is the college’s

financial aid officer.FAFSA and CSS Profile links are available

through the School Counseling website

ScholarshipsThe Scholarship Information is now on the

Hall School Counselor Website.

Internet Searches – Use Naviance

Individual college scholarships

*Be Aware of Scholarship Service Scams!!

Stay OrganizedKeep a calendar & folder for each college Read instructions carefullyWatch deadlinesMake copies of everything, especially your

confirmation page, and file in your folderFollow up with schools to make sure they

received ALL information needed to complete your application

Gap Year Anyone?Who takes a gap year? Students who:

want real world experience now.have a desire to explore an interest or passion.want to discover themselves by helping others.need more time to understand the path that is

right for them.More Information?

Gap Year Fair at Conard HighJanuary 11 6:30-8:30

IMPORTANT EVENTS for Hall studentsat Conard High School

October 19 – College Fair

November 30 – Financial Aid Night

January 11 – Gap Year Fair

The End

Stay in touch with your counselor – start with a senior appointment.

Stay Organized

Questions?

Facts to Know as You Complete Your ApplicationsThe class size for the class of 2012 is 395

studentsCEEB code is 070900Hall does NOT RankYour Counselor’s title is “School Counselor”We grade on WEIGHTED 4.0 scaleOur fax # is 860-570-6797 (see previous slide

for individual counselor’s contact information)

Our school address is: 975 North Main St., West Hartford CT

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