Senior Parent Information Night

August 28th, 2019

Counseling Staff

Rob Cutter (A-Bron) Brian Pletcher (M-N)

Greg Davidson (Broo-De) Bill Zoeller (O-R)

Heather Flake (Dh-Gra) Kris Harney (S-Ta)

Kyle Poyer (Gre-Ja) Vicki Gray (Te-Z)

Mary Rager (Je-L) Nancy Herndon-

College Counselor

Administrative Assistants:

Lisa Bright-CCA Susan Kiley-Registrar

Miriam Jones and Lisa Woolsey-Guidance

SENIOR YEAR INFORMATION

• Naviance

• Senior resume

• College visits, representatives, fairs

• College application procedures

• Admission tests

• College and career

resources

• Scholarships

Naviance System

• All students and parents have an

account in Naviance

• Your username and password is?

– lbright@hse.k12.in.us

• Contact the guidance office or the

CCA office if needed

• Extremely valuable resource

– Searches, rep visits, application

submission

• All activities and interests

• Kept on file in Naviance

• Should be updated throughout the

year

• Used by school

personnel for

recommendations

SENIOR RESUME

College Visits

• Various types

• Procedure

• Looking for the best “fit”

• Checklists

• Virtual tours

www.campustours.com

www.collegiatechoice.com

www.ecampustours.com

College Admission

Representative Visits

• During the school day

• Students sign up in Naviance

– Colleges, Upcoming Events

• Important to make contact

• Lists posted on the bulletin boards, in the

guidance calendar on the website and in

Naviance

• Check the online

announcements

each week

COLLEGE FAIR

Hamilton County Fair

September 24-6:30 pm

@ HSEHS-Entrance 10

Over 140 colleges and

universities in attendance

Applications and Deadlines

• Apply early!

• Deadlines

• Recommendations

• Procedures

Transcripts

• Contains classes and GPA

• test scores must be sent by the

testing agency

• Will accompany all applications

• School profile is always

included

• Sent electronically

through Naviance

Admission Tests

• SAT vs. ACT

• CEEB code for HSE 151-045

• Important for consideration for

admission and scholarships

• Some schools are test

optional

• Dates @ HSE

SAT → Aug. Oct. Nov. Dec.

ACT → Sept. Oct. Dec.

College and Career

Resources in CCA office

• College resources

– Family appointments

– essay writing workshop-Sept. 4

• Career inventories

• Scholarships and

financial aid

Financial Aid and

Scholarship Guide

• Websites

-Fast Web, Fin Aid,

Merit Aid

• Local scholarships-guide

• Scams

• Current list posted on the website

through Naviance

• Senior Parent meetings-Financial Aid

- October 23rd and March 4th

Need More Information?

Counselor appointments with individual seniors are continuing through September.

Parents and students may call or email to set up an appointment with Mrs. Herndon in the CCA nherndon@hse.k12.in.us

Phone: 317-594-4190

E-mail: Counselor first initial and last name @hse.k12.in.us

View counselor videos on the HSEHS website!