Cumulative Student Data GPA  Rank in Fifths  College Entrance Exam Scores are Not Included Cumulative Student Data GPA  Rank in Fifths  College Entrance Exam Scores are Not Included

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Ideas to Consider  Meet Graduation Requirements  Meet College Entrance Requirements  Meet NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements  Readiness Skills for Post-graduation Success Ideas to Consider  Meet Graduation Requirements  Meet College Entrance Requirements  Meet NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements  Readiness Skills for Post-graduation Success

 PSAT/NMSQT  SAT Reasoning Test  SAT Subject Tests  ACT (American College Test)  PSAT/NMSQT  SAT Reasoning Test  SAT Subject Tests  ACT (American College Test)

 Preliminary SAT  Given during school day  Reading and math sections only  National Merit Scholarship qualifying test (11 th grade only)  AP Potential  Preliminary SAT  Given during school day  Reading and math sections only  National Merit Scholarship qualifying test (11 th grade only)  AP Potential

Critical Reading Math Writing  Multiple choice including grammar and usage.  Student written essay. Critical Reading Math Writing  Multiple choice including grammar and usage.  Student written essay.

 One hour test in a subject area  Cannot be taken the same day as the SAT Reasoning Test  Most Colleges/Universities do not require this test for admission  One hour test in a subject area  Cannot be taken the same day as the SAT Reasoning Test  Most Colleges/Universities do not require this test for admission

 It is the responsibility of the student to have his/her scores sent to the colleges directly from the College Board   It is the responsibility of the student to have his/her scores sent to the colleges directly from the College Board 

English  Usage, Mechanics and Rhetorical Skills Reading  Content Area Reading Mathematics  Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry Science  Earth, Life, Chemical and Physical  English  Usage, Mechanics and Rhetorical Skills Reading  Content Area Reading Mathematics  Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry Science  Earth, Life, Chemical and Physical 

 Naviance  On-line Resources  Guidance Department Library  College Fairs  Naviance  On-line Resources  Guidance Department Library  College Fairs

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 Student-Parent Brag Sheet  Student Resume and College Search  Communication and a Game Plan  The Guidance Website  Student-Parent Brag Sheet  Student Resume and College Search  Communication and a Game Plan  The Guidance Website

 Size, Location And Program Offerings  College Visits And Interviews  Admissions Officers Visits To Eastern  Schedule posted on Naviance  Use Naviance In Your Search  Size, Location And Program Offerings  College Visits And Interviews  Admissions Officers Visits To Eastern  Schedule posted on Naviance  Use Naviance In Your Search

Refer to the College Planning Guide  Transcript Release Form 1 for every school you are applying Under 18, needs a parents signature Admissions Options  Early Decision  Early Action  Rolling  Regular The Common Application ( *Teacher Evaluations *Secondary School Reports Refer to the College Planning Guide  Transcript Release Form 1 for every school you are applying Under 18, needs a parents signature Admissions Options  Early Decision  Early Action  Rolling  Regular The Common Application ( *Teacher Evaluations *Secondary School Reports

 Must complete: 16 Core Units  4 years English  3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher)  2 years of science (including 1 lab science)  1 extra year of English, math, or science  2 years social science  4 years of extra core courses (from any category above or foreign language, religion or philosophy)  SAT scores: use code 9999  For more information, see  Must complete: 16 Core Units  4 years English  3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher)  2 years of science (including 1 lab science)  1 extra year of English, math, or science  2 years social science  4 years of extra core courses (from any category above or foreign language, religion or philosophy)  SAT scores: use code 9999  For more information, see

Art and Music  Requirements for each school will vary.  A portfolio or audition is usually required.  The subject area teacher should assist with the selection of portfolio items or audition piece. Art and Music  Requirements for each school will vary.  A portfolio or audition is usually required.  The subject area teacher should assist with the selection of portfolio items or audition piece.

 Specialized programs exist at some colleges and universities.  Students with a history of documented learning differences should discuss options with their counselor throughout the process.  Specialized programs exist at some colleges and universities.  Students with a history of documented learning differences should discuss options with their counselor throughout the process.

 Special Admissions Program  Historically, Educationally & Economically Disadvantaged Background  Usually Ineligible for Admissions by Traditional Standards  Meet Income Eligibility  Residential Pre-College Summer Program  Support Services: Counseling, Mentoring Tutoring, Monitoring  Financial Aid

 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  NOT  CSS Profile  for a list colleges  Annual Financial Aid Night  Early December  Scholarships and Grants  Guidance Newsletter & Naviance  Local  National  Fast Web  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  NOT  CSS Profile  for a list colleges  Annual Financial Aid Night  Early December  Scholarships and Grants  Guidance Newsletter & Naviance  Local  National  Fast Web

Register after January 1 st of senior year Use W-2 or completed 1040s Not done yet? Estimate and edit later The FAFSA drives the entire financial aid package. List a NJ school first! BEWARE…Don’t use Register after January 1 st of senior year Use W-2 or completed 1040s Not done yet? Estimate and edit later The FAFSA drives the entire financial aid package. List a NJ school first! BEWARE…Don’t use

Found on collegeboard ( Establishes eligibility for non- federal student aid Services only roughly 600 schools. Cost is $9 to register plus $16 per school you want your application sent. Found on collegeboard ( Establishes eligibility for non- federal student aid Services only roughly 600 schools. Cost is $9 to register plus $16 per school you want your application sent.