{ Sophomore Counseling Night College Counseling and Academic Support

Counseling Department -Carmen Barba, Assistant to Counseling College Counseling -DeEnna Holohan, Director of College Counseling Academic and Personal Counseling -Heidi Rolfson, Director of Counseling, A-D -Leandra Peloquin, E-N -Heather Valentine, O-Z

Overview -Counseling Update -Parent’s Role -Student’s Role -Supporting the Process -Upcoming Dates -College Types -Sophomore College Counseling Class -Factors to Consider in Selection Process -Getting to Know a College -Junior/Summer Opportunities -SAT/ACT -Financial Aid

Counseling Update Course Selection Enrollment PSAT scores:

Parent’s Role in College Planning -Be Informed -Be Supportive

Which Translates Into: -Talk about careers -Help your daughter explore all skills and interests -Encourage learning activities -Foster good study habits -Let the college search be fun!

Student’s Role -Continue to develop good study habits -Develop personal interests/personal skills -Naviance Introduction to Personality Inventory -Finding Career Clusters and Possible Majors -Challenge oneself-Co-curricular and Curricular -Try new activities! S T R E T C H!!

How Do You Support The Process? -Stay informed! -ND Webpage -Research-Naviance, Sponsored Events, Resources -Balance -Sunday Night College Session -Support your daughter’s participation in activities and volunteerism -Attend events like the WACAC College Fair at Mission College -May 5 th, 10am-Noon and 6-8pm

Sophomore College Counseling Night Co-Hosted by: Notre Dame, Bellarmine, Presentation and St. Lawrence College Preparatory: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7pm -College Admissions Representatives from the: -University of California -California State University -Private Colleges -Out-of-State Public University

A “Primer” on College Types -Community Colleges -State Colleges and Universities -Liberal Arts Colleges -Specialized Schools

Sophomore Class: Beginning the College Admissions Journey -Who Am I? (Do What You Are) -Career Search Activity -College and Career Advice from Alumnae -Introduction to Colleges -College Search-Naviance -Final Project-Writing the College Essay

Factors to Consider in the College Selection Process: -Academic Programs -Lifestyle/Community/Environment -Activities -Size/Learning Style -Diversity -Cost -Retention and Graduation Rates -Geographic Diversity

Getting to Know a College -Naviance -Registration Codes on Handout -Guidebooks/Websites -Fiske, Niche, Creative Colleges, Princeton Review -CTCL-Colleges that Change Lives -College Websites -College Fairs -VISIT-VISIT-VISIT College Campuses

What Are Colleges Looking For? -Turning The Tide Report Recommendations: 1.Promoting meaningful contributions to others 2. Assessing students’ ethical engagement and contribution to others 3. Redefining achievement in order to level the playing field and reduce excessive academic pressure

Please Note: -Notre Dame’s graduation requirements meet UC/CSU ‘a-g’ requirements - “D/F” grades and summer school -Be realistic about student time and abilities to balance course work and co-curricular activities

Opportunities as a Junior -Elective requirements are opportunities to explore areas of interest and ability -Leadership Positions -College Rep Visits -Junior Family Night -Spring Family College Meeting -Volunteering and Internships

Summer Opportunities -Naviance-Click on Enrichment Link -University-based programs like UC’s Cosmos (science/research) -Private programs at various college campuses -Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Engineering -Kenyon, USC, U of Notre Dame, Santa Clara

Additional Considerations: -ACT/SAT -FAFSA/PPY -Coalition Application

Questions? -Your daughter’s mentor -Your daughter’s Academic/Personal counselor- -Ms. Heidi Rolfson: A-D -Ms. Leandra Peloquin: E-N -Ms. Heather Valentine: O-Z -The Academic Department Chairperson -Director of College Counseling -Ms. DeEnna Holohan