College Career Connection Night ppt

WELCOME West Haven High School College/Career Connection Night College Panel Presentation March 31, 2016 School Counseling Department  Rose A Paolino, Ed.D./Chair  Natalia Arboleda, Intern  Dora Barnes  Holly Benedetti  Heather Doraz  Heather Kannengeiser  Danielle Marseglia  Norma Merced YOUR NEXT INITIATIVE  FOLLOW  THESE  STEPS to  College  Admissions Agenda WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR? √Accessing the Transcript √Test Scores (SAT/ACT) √ Extracurricular (Resume) √ Letters of Recommendation √ Essay (s) √ Demonstrated Interest (Campus Visit) Assessing the Transcript  Grades / Overall GPA  Strength of high school course selections  Class rank  Courses in progress Junior and Senior year About College Admission Tests SAT/SAT Subject Tests  Consists of two tests: Evidence Based Reading and Writing and Math (essay is optional)  Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800  SAT fee includes sending scores to colleges free  SAT Subject Tests are required for some colleges, usually more competitive schools (check with each school)  Ask your school counselor for fee waiver eligibility and the “Score Choice” option (be sure to visit fairtest.org) About College Admission Tests ACT Why Should I Take the ACT? •Consists of four mandatory sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Writing component is optional but strongly encouraged •Strongly advised to take if you are pursuing the medical field •Some students score better on the ACT than the SAT •Colleges will look at top scores from SAT/ACT •Ask your School Counselor about fee waiver eligibility Extracurricular  Quality not Quantity  Meaningful Community Service,40 hours=cord at graduation  Complete your “Resume” in Naviance  Common Application: Extracurricular Section is important! Letters of Recommendation  Teacher Recommendations (two on average) Be sure to ask your teachers two weeks in advance    Speak with your teachers about recommendations before leaving in June Follow Procedure! Provide Your Teachers With (if not being sent via Naviance):   A business size envelope with your name and college listed on the inner flap Provide a list of colleges & dates you would like them to be submitted Letters of Recommendation School Counselor  Be sure to ask your counselor two weeks in advance  Complete the senior brag sheet on Naviance  Ask your parent to complete the Parent Brag Sheet  Complete your resume on Naviance  Your school counselor can be your best asset! Upcoming Events  Campus Connection (September 2016)  ASVAB (Career Exploration Assessment, April 28)  Financial Aid Night; FAFSA; May 5th  Common Application Workshops (August-September) Valuable Resources and Websites for the College Process  Career Center (located in cafe)  Catalogues (College Board Books, Barron’s etc)  Khan Academy: (access via collegeboard.org)  Naviance!!! http://connection.naviance.com/westhaven  Myscholly.com (2.99 App for IPhone)  School Counseling Website: www.whschools.org  School Counseling Newsletter (mailed home quarterly)  School Counseling Bulletin Board (scholarships posted)  Test Optional Colleges/Universities (fairtest.org) What Should Your Expectations be of Us?  An Individual Junior Portfolio Session (Student Success Plan)  An open invitation for your child to stop by with questions/concerns  Open Communication (PowerSchool) - we will usually call back/email within 24 hours  Assistance throughout the process / emails via Naviance What are our Expectations of You?  That you will have a dialogue with your child about college and finances Discuss finances openly  That you will be in contact with us about issues of concern to your family  That you will assist your child throughout the process; keep the process in perspective  Students must take ownership!  Start early and meet all deadlines Next Steps for Juniors In School  Stay focused on academics  Do not lighten your academic load for senior year  Meet with your school counselor  Stay involved in school activities Standardized Testing  Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests  Register for AP tests as appropriate College Exploration  Explore colleges on the Web  Visit colleges if you can  Meet with college representatives  Attend college fairs PLEASE KEEP IN MIND…  Student is responsible for sending SAT/ACT scores They are NOT sent by WHHS  It is OK for colleges to receive things in stages  WHHS sends out return receipt post cards when mailing transcripts  Check EDOCS for status for electronic submissions  Responsible for registering for selective service (Career Center, cyber cafe)  Responsible for registering for NCAA eligibility center PANEL DISCUSSION COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES • *Bryant University • *Roger Williams University • *University of Connecticut • *University of New Haven • *Wesleyan University BRYANT UNIVERSITY Ms Katie Storer Assistant Director of Admission ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY Eric Schmigle Associate Director of Admissions UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Kris Henaire Senior Admissions Officer UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN Rob Holub Senior Assistant Director of Admissions WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Benjamin Wohl Assistant Dean of Admission Questions And Answers College Planning “Your Next Initiative” Thank you for coming to West Haven High School’s Second College/Career Connection Night! NOTES… ... Websites for the College Process  Career Center (located in cafe)  Catalogues (College Board Books, Barron’s etc)  Khan Academy: (access via collegeboard.org)  Naviance!!! http:/ /connection. naviance.com/westhaven... Register for AP tests as appropriate College Exploration  Explore colleges on the Web  Visit colleges if you can  Meet with college representatives  Attend college fairs PLEASE KEEP IN MIND…... of Admission Questions And Answers College Planning “Your Next Initiative” Thank you for coming to West Haven High School’s Second College/ Career Connection Night! NOTES…