1. The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department
presents
COLLEGE INFORMATION
NIGHT FOR JUNIORS
Fall 2012

2. Charting Your Course A Timeline

3. What can we do to start the college selection process?

4. PSAT Test date - Saturday October 20th Second opportunity
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Scores distributed in December.
Planning with PSAT video on website
To register – bring check made out to “Kingsway” for $22.00 to the Guidance Office.
Deadline to register is Oct 17th

5. SAT Testing Dates Test 2012-13 Test Dates *offered at KRHS
Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/ submit by)
Late Registration Deadline (fee applies)
October 6, 2012*
SAT & Subject Tests
September 7, 2012
September 21, 2012
November 3, 2012
October 4, 2012
October 19, 2012
December 1, 2012*
November 1, 2012
November 16, 2012
January 26, 2013*
December 28, 2012
January 11, 2013
March 9, 2013
SAT only
February 8, 2013
February 22, 2013
May 4, 2013
April 5, 2013
April 18, 2013
June 1, 2013*
May 2, 2013
May 17, 2013

6. How do we obtain information about various colleges?
Family/Friends
Printed Materials
Internet
College KRHS
Guidance Counselors
Websites
College Admission Counselors
College Fairs
Family Connections

7. What is Family Connections?
Family Connections/Naviance is a comprehensive website used to facilitate the career/college search process.

8. Local College Fairs
October 11, GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College Gymnasium 6:00 to 8:00 pm
November 1, 2012 – NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Ctr 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
November 4, 2012 – NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

9. Future Plans of the Class of 2012
Higher Education - 81%
Four Year College - 48%
Two Year College - 33%
Proprietary School - 1%
Employment/Other – 19%

10. 2 Year College Options Transfer – to 4 year institution
Career – preparation for the workplace
Certificate – enhances resume

11. Selecting A College Or University

12. FACTORS TO CONSIDER: Major Size Location Cost State vs. Private
Selectivity
Student life
Activities

13. WHAT FACTORS ARE USED TO EVALUATE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION?

14. Factors used to evaluate students include:
GPA
Class Rank
Standardized Tests
Transcript
Recommendation/ Evaluations
Essays
Activities

15. Standardized Tests

16. What about students with special needs?

17. College Programs for Students With Special Needs
Students are evaluated for admission based on the same academic criteria as all other students.
There are different levels of services offered by schools.
Know what program accommodations your student needs to succeed at the college level.

18. Is there an athlete in your house?
At what level are you looking to compete?
Division I, II or III
Are you looking for financial assistance based on athletics?

19. What can we do in the Spring of Junior year to prepare for the college application process?
Sign the Transcript Release form.
Create Resume in Family Connection
Complete Student Profile Form.
Request letters of evaluation.
Send SAT scores to prospective colleges.
Attend College Open Houses in spring.
Plan for summer college visits.
Explore Admissions’ websites.
MAKE A PLAN!

20. Where Do We Find Scholarships?
The college’s Financial Aid Office
The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office
Private affiliations
Places of employment
Websites
Newspapers

21. Junior Year . . .
Take that big step and let it begin today!

22. Good luck!