Class of 2016 College Counseling Night

MPI College Counseling Team (808) October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night Sara McKay-Hines College Counselor Students P- Z Derrick Kang: Director of College Counseling Students A - I Renee Nakamoto College Counseling Administrative Assistant Lei Haas College/Career Counselor Students J - O

Guest Speaker Mr. Donald Bishop University of Notre Dame Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment

Lei Haas College Counselor

Resources College Counselors/Senior Time Line Family Connections/Naviance Internet (college’s own site is always best source) College Fair (October 27, 5-8 pm at Hawaii Convention Center) College Presentations at MPI Visits to Colleges College Counseling Resource Room Art Portfolio Day, November 1 at Mid-Pacific October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

Academics Senior grades DO count –both semesters!! Only semester grades will change the CGPA, available mid-January Encourage Persistence! October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

Standardized Testing Seniors should take the SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject test if needed, ACT with Writing by December at the latest It is the students’ responsibility to research testing requirements Test dates and deadlines on MyPueo Test Prep booklet or online test prep/Khan Academy are available and worthwhile! Test Optional Schools ( October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

Students are responsible for sending all SAT and ACT scores directly from the testing agency to the colleges

Testing Dates ACT: September 12, October 24, December 12. To register, go to: SAT/SAT Subject Tests: October 3, November 7, December 5. To register, go to:

Sara McKay-Hines College Counselor

College Counseling: Senior Checklist Finalize College List Senior Survey Order transcripts Request recommendations Start online application Essays October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

Application Process Deadlines – Application deadlines: Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, Early Action, Regular Decision – Scholarship and Financial Aid deadlines may differ from application deadlines – May 1 - universal reply date to confirm intent to enroll October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

Application Process Transcripts *must request 4 weeks in advance *Request forms available on MyPueo, College Counseling Quick Link and in the Records Office and College Center *Unofficial transcript available on MyPueo/Netclassroom for each senior October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

Recommendation Requests Request 4 weeks in advance, give Recommendation request form One to two (core classes) recommendations suggested See your college counselor for request forms and feedback specific to individual students Recommendations uploaded to Naviance, sent electronically to most schools

Derrick Kang Director of College Counseling

Family Connection/Naviance Journal/passwords College Visits Prospective Colleges Colleges I’m Applying To (Privacy Notice/deadlines/submissions/graph Designate Common Application schools

Family Connection/Naviance All MPI documents (transcripts/recommendations/school reports) will be sent via Naviance Using Common Application vs. Individual School’s application Complete Senior and Parent Surveys Update Community Service Surveys

Common Application

Common Application FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Students must complete the release authorization process which will allow transcripts and recommendations to be submitted on students behalf through Naviance Edocs.

Sara McKay-Hines College Counselor

Sports NCAA Eligibility Center: register now, even if considering playing at college level at NAIA Eligibility Center: to register, go to Be proactive – is the best initial contact Many college websites offer direct links to coaches and/or player surveys October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

$$$ for College Scholarships – MyPueo, College Counseling Quick Link – Local Scholarships are best opportunity (Hawaii Community Foundation, Local clubs and organizations) – The only guarantee: No application=No $$$ – Don’t eliminate a college at this point due to finances October 16, 2008Senior Parent College Night

$$$ for College Financial Aid Night – Date: Tuesday, December 08 – Time: 6:00 -7:30 pm (refreshments at 5:30 FAFSA – Online ( online worksheet available in college center ) – Jan 1 earliest date to submit CSS Profile (fee charged, used by limited number of colleges) October 16, 2008 Senior Parent College Night

PSAT Day Workshops-October 14, (Essay Writing, UC/CSU apps, International Student Session, Open House for General questions )

Questions?