1. WELCOME PARENTS!

2. Application Process Being accepted to college is so exciting! exciting!

3. APPLICATION PROCESS Apply to at least 3 schools 1 New Jersey School 1 Safe School 2-3 Preferred Schools Most students will process applications online Check www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org for the common application FIRST!

4. COLLEGE FAIR TRIP October 27, 2011 9:00-11:30 am FREE!! See counselor to register

5. APPLICATION PROCESS ALL APPLICATIONS GO THROUGH THE COUNSELORS Applications are best done ONLINE! Save online and proof with counselor before sending Request transcript online through Naviance Naviance Transcript fee $1.50 each SOME ONLINE APPS ARE FREE Encourage students to do the common application online- it saves TIME! the common application the common application

6. In this age of technology.. How careful are your students with their social networking accounts (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter) accounts How appropriate are their email addresses? XxNJhottieXx@gmail.comvs. jsmith@gmail.com jsmith@gmail.com

7. APPLICATION PROCESS OTHER PAPERWORK Resume Resume Essay Essay Letters of Letters ofRecommendation NCAA Clearinghouse (ncaa.org) NCAA Clearinghouse (ncaa.org) NCAA Clearinghouse NCAA Clearinghouse SAT Scores SAT Scores CSS Profile CSS Profile FAFSA FAFSA Scholarship Applications Scholarship Applications

8. APPLICATION DEADLINES WATCH DEADLINES!! Applications are due to the counselors at least 1 week prior to the college deadline APPLY EARLY- All four year college applications should be mailed before winter break DECEMBER 12 th : HAVE ALL 4 YEAR APPLICATIONS TO COUNSELOR TO MAIL BEFORE WINTER BREAK!

9. APPLICATION DEADLINES Colleges begin application review on or about October 1 st Colleges begin application review on or about October 1 st Do not wait for fall SAT scores to apply Do not wait for fall SAT scores to apply Watch for Early Decision and Early Action deadlines Watch for Early Decision and Early Action deadlines Apply early to help avoid disappointment Apply early to help avoid disappointment

10. APPLICATION DEADLINES DATES TO REMEMBER DECEMBER 1 st - Rutgers Priority Deadline DECEMBER 1 st - Rutgers Priority Deadline DECEMBER 12 th- Guarantee winter break delivery DECEMBER 12 th- Guarantee winter break delivery JANUARY 2012- FAFSA Financial Aid JANUARY 2012- FAFSA Financial Aid

11. And now…a word about… One of the top Community Colleges in the Nation…CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE! College-for-a-day program Spring 2012 College-for-a-day program Spring 2012 FIELD TRIP! FIELD TRIP! Application Application Placement test Placement test Meet with professors Meet with professors Lunch in the café Lunch in the café COST IS ONLY $5 for the day!! COST IS ONLY $5 for the day!!

12. Camden County College CCC has a wide variety of programs: Dual Credit/High School Plus Online courses (some while students are still in high school) Hybrid courses Traditional and weekend courses 2+2 articulation agreements with schools like Thomas Jefferson University

13. VISIT THE SPS PAGE ON THE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE Check often for new postings and updated information about Scholarships Financial Aid www.audubonschools.org Audubon High School, Student Personnel Services

14. FINANCIAL AID MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Financial Aid Meeting for Parents January ??, 2012 7:00 PM AHS Library GET HELP WITH COMPLETING THE FAFSA

15. And this, too, shall pass away. - Abraham Lincoln