JUNIOR NIGHT May 19, 2016

AGENDA  Spring 2016 tasks  SAT ACT Tests  Naviance Tool  College Selection  Essays  References  Summer Tasks

Spring 2016  Verify that student’s course selection is on track with intended career and college goals  Identify Top College Selections  Take the SAT (June) and/or ACT test in June  Register with NCAA Clearing House if student plans to play Division I or II sports in college.

NCAA topics  Contact NCAA through their website.  Sign up as an interested athlete.  Marian’s Registrar, Mrs. Quiett, will be contact for your Junior Year Transcript (6 semesters) and again after 8 semesters of study.

TESTING ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Fees Late Registration Late Fee June 11, 2016 May 6, 2015 $39.50 /56.50 May 7-20, 2015 $28.00 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline FeesLateRegistration Late Fee June 4, 2016 May 5th By May 25, 2016 $28.00

Naviance = Tool for Students & Parents to explore colleges, compare choices and obtain data on schools of interest. Parents  Students were introduced to web based program in freshman year.  Survey of personality & interests completed freshman year (can resubmit responses)  Students need to complete brag sheet and resume.  Naviance has a survey for parents to complete about their student (old brag sheet)  Log in with password- contact your School Counselor if you don’t know your login information  Please complete before school resumes in August. Students

Naviance What is Naviance Family Connection? What is Naviance Family Connection? How do I access it? How do I access it? How do you register? How do you register? What can I do with it? What can I do with it?

What is Family Connection? Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning Specific to our school Specific to our school Linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that we use in the counseling office. Linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that we use in the counseling office.

How do I Access It? Log onto the Marian website at Log onto the Marian website at Click on the School Counseling Tab and locate the Naviance link on the right hand side Click on the School Counseling Tab and locate the Naviance link on the right hand side Go to the Naviance Log In page Go to the Naviance Log In page

How do I Register?

Enter the code on your registration card

click on my profile under the About Me tab

Update Profile Please provide an address that you use regularly

click on the parent brag sheet survey under the About Me tab Students need to click on the student brag sheet survey under the About Me tab

Answer questions and submit

What Can I Do With It? Shared resource linking home to school Shared resource linking home to school On-line tool for collaboration among counselors, students, and parents On-line tool for collaboration among counselors, students, and parents Statistical Data on Marian students’ applications and admissions for each university Statistical Data on Marian students’ applications and admissions for each university Realistic assessments of student’s chances of admission at colleges where prior graduates have applied Realistic assessments of student’s chances of admission at colleges where prior graduates have applied Career exploration Career exploration

How Do I Begin to Narrow My College Options? Choose ten schools between now and the end June. Choose ten schools between now and the end June. Research through Naviance or College Board (bigfuture.collegeboard.org) Research through Naviance or College Board (bigfuture.collegeboard.org) Identify characteristics of college with your personal preferences (size, location, private/public)…. Identify characteristics of college with your personal preferences (size, location, private/public)….

College Options  Universities - 4 year degree, grad and MD/PhD programs. Colleges within the University to which you may also need to apply.  Colleges - 2 year associates and 4 year bachelor degrees Liberal Arts, Colleges of Engineering or Health Sciences  Public vs. Private Institutions

Community Colleges  Affordable options –low tuition  Specific Training for specific employment  Many courses transfer to major state colleges or universities. –TransferIN.net  Pathway to IU, Purdue and Ball State if a part of the requirements have not yet been met. (GPA, Scores)

Military  If you are interested in any of the US Military Academies begin the pre-application process Check their websites for this information.  The United States Air force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado,  United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, apply April of Junior Year to January Senior Year

Military Continued  United Stated Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York, www. usma.edu  United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London,  United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA in Kings Point, New York 

Selection Process Rank the colleges in categories of 1. Sure Thing 2. Stretch 3. Dream School List 3-5 colleges you will be applying to in the Fall of your Senior year. Review funds for college vs college costs College Cost Estimator (

College Visits  Plan to visit colleges during Summer.  Call Admissions Office to schedule a time for a campus tour, observe a class, meet with students and faculty as well as admissions staff.  Take notes on each visit.  Marian School Policy regarding College Visits- Handbook –Notify attendance –Bring signed document from admissions.

Essays  Essay prompts for Common APP are available online.  The “Describe yourself” question –Personal story –Challenges overcome –Accomplishments  The “Explain why you want to attend our college” question  The “Discuss an issue” question

Teacher References  Chose 1-2 teachers that can talk of your taking on challenges in their classes.  Make request of teacher personally before the end of this school year.  Teachers will need students to have a survey and resume completed and submitted on Naviance before they are able to complete the reference letter.

Organization  Organize self and process –Naviance –Passwords and login information –Plan out the Application Dates, Required Documents, application types, reference letters required, essays and fees.  Spreadsheets  Binders

Additional Tasks  Take advantage of summer work, growth, and/or enrichment opportunities.  Check colleges of interest and learn about their summer enrichment programs.  Be ready to begin submitting college applications in August.  Continue updating your Resume  Have formalized plan of when applications will be submitted.

College Application Process Checklist  Step-by-step guidance through the college application process  Outline of which processes students, parents, and counselors will be responsible for completing  Please sign acknowledgement field, update contact information, and return form

SENIOR NIGHT AUGUST 10 TH  Complete Details on the college application process at Marian High School.  Discussion of Financial Aid and Scholarships