1. JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT  WELCOME”

2. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Counseling Services Department Sherwood High School March 17, 2016

4. Tonight we will… o Talk about next steps: Getting Ready to Apply to College o Introduce you to our online college and career readiness resource. (Naviance) o Hand out information about the SAT/ACT, and other college entrance exams o Share information about upcoming college fairs and important dates

5. The PROCESS oAoApply to schools oRoRequest official transcripts/ rec. letters oSoSend test scores oAoApply for financial aid (including FAFSA) beginning Oct. 1st oSoStart early oGoGet organized oToTake SAT/ACT oIoIdentify and visit schools of interest

6. College Entrance EXAMS SAT SAT II (SUBJECTS TESTS) ACT

7. College Entrance EXAMS AP Exams (Possible college credit) ACCUPLACER (Montgomery College) ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

8. “College and Career Readiness and College Completion Act of 2013 requires all diploma-bound students to take a college and career readiness assessment in English and Math by the end of Grade 11.” SATACTACCUPLACER

9. MyFoundations Lab College Test Prep Course RETEST

10. Starting my list. Major Does the school have it? Location Close to home? In-state? Once a semester. Cost Do I have a range that is affordable to me? Admission Criteria GPA Foreign Lang? SAT/ACT Admission Rate How competitive is the school? Safety/reach/ dream Size Big/small classes? Social impact? What’s your comfort level? To start, make a list of what is important to you and your family...

11. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ONLINE Located on Sherwood website under “Counseling” tab Student and Parent Brag Sheets Sample Resumes Senior Activity Worksheets Transcript request forms

12. NAVIANCE PROGRAM Request official transcripts and counselor/teacher letters of recommendation Search for colleges and scholarships; register for career center visits Complete student and parent brag sheets Keep track of the college application process from any computer with internet connection

13. NAVIANCE PROGRAM

14. Important DATES

15. Contact Us! Counseling Services Department 301-924- 3210 College & Career Information Center 301-924- 3219

16. Q & A