JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT  WELCOME”. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Counseling Services Department Sherwood High School March 17, 2016.

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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT  WELCOME”

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

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

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

College Entrance EXAMS SAT SAT II (SUBJECTS TESTS) ACT

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

“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

MyFoundations Lab College Test Prep Course RETEST

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...

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

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

NAVIANCE PROGRAM

Important DATES

Contact Us! Counseling Services Department College & Career Information Center

Q & A