College Application Parent Workshop “It’s Not As Scary As It Seems!” Informational Evening Centereach High School September 29, 2016

*Introduction* Students have already received a presentation regarding the college application process this year. Feel free to contact your child’s counselor if you would like to schedule an individual appointment West Suite ~ Ms. Levine & Ms. Shumway ~ (A-F) - #285-8160 East Suite ~ Mr. Siragusa & Mr. Rivera ~ (G-N) - #285-8140 North Suite ~ Ms. Thomas & Ms. Nespoli ~ (O-Z) - #285-8180

* Presentation Overview * Where Do I Begin?! Attend college fairs, continue the college search process online, visit colleges Update Resume in Naviance/Family Connection Request letters of recommendation Sign up for SAT/ACT (if necessary) Complete NCAA eligibility (if applicable) www.eligibilitycenter.org Discuss Early Action / Early Decision options Prepare a reasonable list of schools to begin the application process…

* Presentation Overview * (cont.) The Process Of Applying: Release of Records “Pink Sheets” (Application Tracking Form) 1 per college applying to, submitted to counselor in order for documentation to be sent How to submit applications online (either through the Common Application, SUNY website or individual college website) www.commonapp.org or www.suny.edu Sign on to Naviance/Family Connection Account connection.naviance.com/centereach Tutorials on navigating through your child’s Naviance account, including how to request letters of recommendation AND how to match his/her account with the Common Application: http://vimeo.com/102639828 https://vimeo.com/183344808

Process of Applying Via The Common App Register for the Common Application (www.commonapp.org) To Begin, Everyone MUST: complete the EDUCATION section Add at least one college to the MY COLLEGES section Sign the FERPA waiver

*College Rep Visits and On-Site Admissions at Centereach High School* Please refer to your child’s Naviance account to view upcoming visits and on-site admissions opportunities from various colleges Http://connection.naviance.com/centereach Click on “Colleges” and “Upcoming College Visits” to view the dates and times Click on “Sign Up” to meet with the representative All sign-ups for these opportunities will be in the West Suite; where the appointments & visits will also take place. Mini College Day (for students) ~ November 3, 2016

* SAT / ACT * Be aware of upcoming deadlines & new procedures Register early! (No walk-ins accepted anymore!) Upload of photo is required when registering Students must send SAT/ACT scores to each college directly through the testing website: www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org

SAT Score Conversion Go to www.collegeboard.org then search “Score Converter” Scroll down to “New SAT to Old SAT” Recommended that you convert scores taken from March 2016-present Ex: 5/2016: R/W 550 / MA 510 = 1060 Section Scores = R-28 / Wr-27 / Ma–25.5 Converted Score = 990 out of 1060

*Financial Aid & Scholarships* *NEW* ~ FAFSA form should be filled out online beginning October 1, 2016 FAFSA Overview and FAFSA 4CASTER Attend our Financial Aid Night November 7, 2016 at NHS View the “Scholarship”’ tab on the guidance webpage National Scholarships are posted under the “Colleges” tab in Naviance Local scholarship information given to seniors in February

* Guidance Website * District Guidance Website Consistently updated with pertinent information “Senior Stuff & College Info” tab will include updates regarding college fairs, on-site admissions, rep visits, etc. Links to many helpful websites (Naviance, SAT/ACT, Scholarships, Financial Aid, NCAA…)

* Student Checklist * Do Your Research! Complete Resume Request teacher recommendations Complete NCAA eligibility (if applicable) Send SAT/ACT scores Submit applications Fill out and sign a “pink form” for each school & submit to your counselor!

And Lastly… DON’T PANIC! Reassure your child that if you start early & complete one task at at time, the process is manageable!

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