1. The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department
Presents
COLLEGE INFORMATION
NIGHT FOR JUNIORS
Fall 2014

2. The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department
John Cappolina Vivian Cassidy Keith Clark Owen McBride Nancy McCloskey Lisa Yourison

3. Presentation Goals Identify steps to start college selection process
Explain college admission criteria
Review topics related to Special Needs, scholarships & NCAA
Provide ways to prepare during the spring of your Junior year

4. Charting your Course Timeline

5. What can we do to start the college selection process

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

7. PSAT Test date - Wednesday October 15th Second opportunity
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Scores distributed in December
My College QuickStart

8. Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
SAT Testing Dates
Test Dates
*offered at KRHS
Test
Regular Registration Deadline
(postmark/submit by)
Late Registration Deadline
(fee applies)
October 11, 2014*
SAT & Subject Tests
September 12, 2014
September 30, 2014
November 8, 2014
October 9, 2014
October 28, 2014
December 6, 2014*
November 6, 2014
November 24, 2014
January 24, 2015*
December 29, 2014
January 13, 2015
March 14, 2015
SAT only
February 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
April 21, 2015
June 6, 2015*
May 8, 2015
May 27, 2015

9. How do we obtain information about various colleges
Family/Friends
Printed Materials
Internet
College KRHS
Guidance Counselors
Websites
College Admission Counselors
Family Connections
Enrichment during SMART

10. Local College Fairs
October 16, GCPCA College Fair Gloucester County College Gymnasium :00pm to 8:00 pm
October 26, NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center :00am - 3:00pm
November 13, NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center :00am - 12:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

11. 2 Year College Options Transfer – to 4 year institution
Career – preparation for the workplace
Certificate – enhances resume

12. Selecting a College or University

13. Factors to Consider Major Size Location Cost State vs. Private
Selectivity
Student life
Activities

14. What factors are used to evaluate students for College Admission

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

16. Standardized Tests

17. What about students with Special Needs

18. College Programs for Students with Special Needs
Students are evaluated for admission based on the same academic criteria as all other students.
Know what program accommodations your student needs to succeed at the college level (e.g. Note Taking, Small classes).
There are different levels of services offered by schools.

19. Is there an athlete in your house
What Sport?
At what level are you looking to compete? Division I, II or III
Financial assistance based on athletics vs. “Walk On”
NCAA Eligibility & College Admissions

20. Where do we find Scholarships
The college’s Financial Aid Office
Family Connections
The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office (*Request Form)
Private affiliations
Places of employment
Local businesses and organizations
Websites

21. Scholarship Scams
The Kingsway Guidance Department strongly recommends that you pay careful attention to protect yourself and your family against scholarship scams.

22. 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
Have list of colleges in “colleges I’m thinking about” on Family Connections
Take SAT/ACT and send scores to prospective colleges
Attend College Open Houses in spring
Plan for summer college visits
Explore Admissions’ websites
Continue Guidance Enrichment
MAKE A PLAN!

23. Rowan College of Gloucester County (RCGC)
Megan Ruttler
On Campus once a month
Meet with students and/or parents
Discuss programming, admissions, scholarships and partnerships with Rowan and other 4 year colleges
HSOP – High School Options Program

24. Career Speakers & Career Related Programs
Allied Heath
Law and Justice
Business & Leadership
More to come…

25. Parents are important part of this process
We want to work closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome

26. Future Plans of the Class of 2014
Higher Education - 83%
Four Year College - 57%
Two Year College %
Employment / Other - 17%
Proprietary School %

27. Presentation Goals Identify steps to start college selection process
Explain college admission criteria
Review topics related to Special Needs, scholarships & NCAA
Provide ways to prepare during the spring of your Junior year

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

29. Questions