SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL

AGENDA OVERVIEW OF GUIDANCE CASELOADS NAVIANCE & THE COLLEGE SEARCH ADMISSIONS TESTS THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS QUESTIONS COLLEGE FAIR (LOCATED IN THE GYM)

COUNSELOR CASELOADS Grade: Mrs. Gleason A-G A-C A-D A-D Mrs. Goldman H-M D-J E-L E-L Ms. C. Mannix N-R K-R M-Q M-Q Mr. Zech S-Z S-Z R-Z R-Z Mrs. Sainte 9-12, all students with IEP or LEP services. Mrs. J. Mannix 9-12, all students in the ACE program.

NAVIANCE Purpose Career exploration College Planning Streamline the Application Process Communication with students Features Personality Inventories SuperMatch College Search Resume Writing Scholarship search College visit sign-up edocs Application tracker

Use Naviance’s SuperMatch College Search to create a college list aviance.com/family- connection/auth/logi n/?hsid=rahway Safety schools Target schools Reach Schools 4 or more initiative THE COLLEGE SEARCH

SAT TEST DATES SAT Test DateRegistration Deadline November 8, 2014October 9, 2014 December 6, 2014November 6, 2014 January 24, 2015December 29, 2014 March 14, 2015February 13, 2015 May 2, 2015April 6, 2015 June 6, 2015May 8, 2015 Register for the SAT by going to collegeboard.org SAT registration fee: $52.50 Late registration: May register for up to 2 weeks after the deadline for an additional fee. SAT Fee Waivers: available to students who receive free or reduced fare lunch, visit the Guidance office for a waiver.

ACT TEST DATES Test DateRegistration Date October 25, 2014September 19, 2014 December 13, 2014November 7, 2014 February 7, 2015January 9, 2015 April 18, 2015March 13, 2015 June 13, 2015May 8, 2015 Register by visiting act.org Fee: $38, ACT with writing- $54.50 Late Registration: May register for up to two weeks after the deadline for an additional $24 ACT Fee Waivers: available to students who receive free or reduced fare lunch, visit the Guidance office for a waiver.

TEST SCORES ARE IMPORTANT BUT THEY ARE NOT EVERYTHING! Many excellent colleges are now accepting applications without requiring ACT/SAT score submission Some of these schools include: Montclair State University, Temple University, American University, Bowdoin College, Bryant University, The College of the Holy Cross, Providence College, Stonehill College, & Worcester Polytechnic Institute Visit fairtest.org for a complete listing of test optional schools To be considered a strong candidate for admission to test optional schools, you will need to prove a strong academic record

YOU HAVE YOUR TEST SCORES AND YOUR COLLEGE LIST, NOW WHAT? Visit schools for open houses and campus tours (be sure to register with the admission office when making these visits) Participate in admissions interviews (if offered) Develop a resume Ask at least two Teachers for letters of recommendation (consider your intended major) Work on your college essay Determine whether or not the colleges on your list accept the common application Know your deadlines!!

TYPES OF ADMISSION DEADLINES Early Decision Early Action Regular Decision Rolling Admissions Instant Decision

Instant Decision Days

HOW CAN GUIDANCE HELP? Practice Interviews Resume Writing College essay review College search assistance Scholarship resources Open house information College Fairs- HBCU for seniors in November, National College Fair for Juniors in the Spring & the RHS College Fair tonight!

FINANCIAL AID Types of Financial Aid Grants Loans Merit Aid Work Study Scholarships All families are encouraged to complete the FAFSA regardless of income Financial Aid Night: December 18, 2014 at 7pm in the Auditorium

SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Websites How to increase your odds of earning Scholarship $: Treat the scholarship search like a part-time job Be thorough with your applications! Highlight any volunteer work or community projects that you have been involved with Make sure your applications are complete and submitted by the deadline Fastweb.com Naviance National Scholarship Search College Board bigfuture scholarship search Mycollegedollars on facebook Congresswoman’s Roybal-Allard’s “Paying for College” Resource Guide (can be accessed online or attained through the Guidance Office) Guidance Scholarship newsletter Rahway.net Guidance Page Blog

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LOCATED IN THE GYMNASIUM RHS COLLEGE FAIR 2014