WELCOME TO JUNIOR COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT Guidance Department Mrs. Kerry Alexander – Director (last names H-Z) Mrs. Anna Patel– Counselor (last names A-G) Ms. Samantha Church – Freshman Counselor Mrs. Cheryl Celentano – Guidance Secretary

WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR? Academic Record Testing Essays Extracurricular Activities Letters of Recommendation Honors and Awards Interviews

Getting Started - NAVIANCE Profile Career Interest Profiler Resume Colleges I’m Thinking About Colleges I’m Applying To

HOW TO RESEARCH & CHOOSE COLLEGES Naviance research College Board – My College Quickstart from PSAT Safe/Target/Reach Be realistic Parents are a great resource Do your research – take ownership

FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE College Reps at SHA College Fairs Campus Visit College Interviews

APPLYING TO COLLEGE Apply online Transcripts Essay Teacher Recommendations Test Scores – SHA does not send test scores to colleges Senior College Application Evening

STANDARDIZED TESTING PSAT – done! SAT – March , May, October, November, December SUBJECT TESTS – same as SAT dates ACT – April, June, September, October, December AP Exams - May It is your responsibility to determine which tests are required for each of your colleges Test Optional Colleges

TYPES OF ADMISSION Regular Early Decision (ED) – binding Early Action (EA) – non binding Single Choice Early Action (SCEA) or Restricted Early Action (REA) – non binding Rolling Admission

FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Night – September Financial Planning Seminar - November SHA website www.finaid.org FAFSA – October – 3 months EARLIER CSS Profile – October – important to know which of your colleges require this Net Price Calculator Financial Safety Schools

STUDENT ATHLETES See SHA College Planning Guide for NCAA policies Refer to NCAA website for more specific information

JUNIOR CONFERENCES Set up your junior conference with your guidance counselor by signing up on the appointment sheets in the guidance office. Appointments will start on Thursday 1/18 and must be during a study period. Bring your planner to schedule!!

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