1. BTHS & Beyond Counselor Workshops Brick Township High school 3/22/16 7:00 pm & Beyond

2. Counselor Workshops NCAA- Lauren Ianniello Financial Aid- Dawn Celona Naviance - Kevin McKnight SAT/ ACT- Jennie Piwowarczyk

4. Steps to achieving NCAA eligibility Grade 10: Register Register at eligibilitycenter.org at the beginning of your sophomore year. If you fall behind on courses, do not take shortcuts to catch up. Your counselor can help you by finding approved courses or programs that you can take. Grade 11: Study Students should check with their counselor to make sure they are on track to graduate on time. Students should register to take the ACT, SAT or both. Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” as a score recipient. At the end of the year, upload your students’ official transcripts. Grade 12: Graduate Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and make sure to send your scores by using code 9999. Request your final amateurism certification after April 1. After you graduate, ask you counselor to upload your transcript with proof of graduation.

5. www.eligibilitycenter.org

6. What is a Core Course? A course that qualifies for high school graduation in one or more of the following: English, mathematics, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language or comparative religion or philosophy Is considered four-year college preparatory Is taught at or above the high school’s regular academic level For mathematics courses, is at the level of Algebra I or higher Is taught by a qualified instructor

7. Core-Course Time Limitation Division I From the time you enter the ninth grade, you have four (4) years or eight (8) semesters to complete your core-course requirement. If you fail to complete high school "on time" in eight semesters, core courses taken after the eighth semester will not be counted toward your NCAA academic-eligibility requirements. “On time" also means that if your high school graduation takes place June 1, you must graduate June 1. If you do not graduate June 1 with the rest of your high school class, you have not completed your requirements "on time." Division II You are permitted to use all core courses completed from your ninth- grade year until the time you enroll full time at a college or university.

8. Students must meet the following academic requirements to receive athletics aid, practice and compete their first year in DI or DII athletics in college.

9. Division I Core-Course Requirements 16 Core Courses 4 years English 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab) 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years social studies 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). Minimum core-course GPA of 2.300 required. Must complete 10 core courses before seventh semester of high school (e.g., senior year). Of the 10 core courses completed, seven must be in the area of English, math, or science. These 10 core courses become “selected” for the purpose of GPA calculation. A repeat of any of the “selected” courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester begins.

10. Division I Sliding Scale (Abbreviated ) *The full sliding scale can be found at eligibilitycenter.org under Resources. Academic Redshirt

11. If you fail to meet the required 10 core courses before the start of your seventh semester (seven of which must be in English, math, or natural or physical science), you will be allowed to retake core courses in your seventh and eighth semester (senior year), which will be used in your academic certification for the purpose of meeting the academic redshirt requirements. Minimum GPA of 2.000-2.299 in 16 core courses.

12. Division II Core-Course Requirements / Academic Requirements 16 Core Courses 3 years English 2 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science (1year of lab  3 years additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years social science 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) Earn a 2.000 GPA or better in your core courses. Earn a combined SAT sum score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

13. New Competition Sliding Scale for Division II (Abbreviated)

14. Division III Core-Course Requirements Unlike Divisions I and II, there is no uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools. Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determined by the college or university. The NCAA Eligibility Center does not perform certifications for Division III college-bound student-athletes.

15. Amateurism Certification The following activities may impact your amateur status:  Signing a contract with a professional team;  Playing with professionals;  Participating in tryouts or practices with a professional team;  Accepting payments or preferential benefits for playing sports;  Accepting prize money above your expenses;  Accepting benefits from an agent or prospective agent;  Agreeing to be represented by an agent; or  Delaying your full-time college enrollment to play in organized sports competitions. If you are enrolling at a Division I or II school for the fall semester, you may request an amateurism certification decision from the NCAA Eligibility Center on or after April 1, before your enrollment in college.

16. NCAA Resources Student Registration Site www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future www.ncaa.org/static/2point3/ BTHS Guidance Website > NCAA Information

17. Financial Aid

18. Sources of Financial Aid Federal State of New Jersey The College/University Outside Organizations Civic organizations (i.e. local Rotary Club, Elks, parent’s employer, high school club awards) Types of Financial Aid Grants Scholarships Loans Employment Opportunities

19. Private and Institutional Scholarships Factors that may influence eligibility: Academics Athletic Ability only Division I and II schools offer athletic awards SAT/ACT scores AP Courses and AP Test Scores Legacy (child of alumni) Extracurricular Activities Talent Geographic diversity (i.e. attending a school with fewer students from the area) Course track (CP, Honors, AP, elective) Gender/Ethnicity Class Rank

20. Important Information for Scholarships Keep resume updated on Naviance Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch (if eligible) Check Naviance and/or our school website frequently for new scholarships It should never cost money to apply for scholarships Students can submit any scholarships through the school to guidance APPLY!

21. Types of Aid Gift Aid - Grants Federal Government 2015/16 Pell ($5,775 projected award) SEOG ($4,000 max award) TEACH ($3,728 max award) State of New Jersey TAG (Tuition Aid Grant) and Part Time TAG 2016 – 2017 EOF (Educational Opportunity Fund) Governor’s Urban Scholarship NJ Stars and NJ Stars II Governor’s Industry Vocation Scholarship for Women & Minorities (NJ - GIVS)

22. FAFSA and the CSS Profile FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Application is FREE www.fafsa.ed.gov Can be completed after January 1st and requires last year’s tax documents Student and parent must create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at fsaid.ed.gov Should be completed even if you feel you will not receive aid in case circumstances change Complete optional questions to speed up processing CSS Profile Available October 1st each year and collects more comprehensive income, asset and household information than the FAFSA (i.e. assets for business owners regardless of number of employees) Student.collegeboard.org/profile Costs money to complete, only used by 400 very selective colleges

23. Loans to Close the Gap Monthly Payment Plans – offered by the college Federal Perkins Loan up to $5,500 (5% interest rate) Federal Direct Loan Program (1st year dependent student) Subsidized Stafford Loan $3,500 need based Unsubsidized Stafford Loan $2,000 additional 2015 - 2016 - Federal Direct Undergraduate Direct Loans are 4.29% plus a 1.068% origination fee All rates and fees are subject to change

24. Loans to Close the Gap 2015 -2016 - NJCLASS Supplemental Loan Program Variable Rate NJCLASS LOAN, starting at 4.53% This option has no origination fee Fixed Rate NJCLASS LOAN, varying repayment options Interest rates range from 4.99% to 7.85% for the 2016 -2017 award year. Students can borrow up to the cost of attendance and must be the borrower. All fixed rate NJCLASS loans have a 3% origination fee Federal PLUS Program (6.84% & 4.272% origination fee) Parent is the borrower

25. HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) Services Web Sites www.hesaa.org www.njgrants.org www.njclass.org Customer Care Line 609-584-4480 NJBEST MappingYourFuture.org Financial Aid Night in November (will be at Memorial)

26. Types of Aid (State) State of New Jersey TAG (Tuition Aid Grant) 2016 - 2017 Demonstrate Financial Need Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Must be New Jersey Resident & attend a New Jersey Institution Must be full time at an approved degree program Meet all state deadline Part-Time TAG for County Colleges 2016-2017 Meet all TAG requirements With the exception of being enrolled for 6-11 credits

27. Types of Aid (State) State of New Jersey EOF (Educational Opportunity Fund) Award ranges from $200-$2,500 annually depending on the type of institution Must demonstrate educational and economically disadvantaged background File FAFSA Governor’s Urban Scholarship Rank within the top 5% of their class at the end of junior year Attain a 3.0 GPA at the end of the junior year Attend an approved New Jersey college or university and reside in a designated community Have a New Jersey Eligibility Index below 10,500

28. Types of Aid (State) State Scholarships NJ STARS NJ residents who rank in the top 15% of their class at either the end of junior or senior year Achieve the required score on a college placement test to determine college readiness Students must take at least 12 college credits Students must attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the start of the third semester at the county college to remain an NJ STAR Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) NJ STARS II Received NJSTARS funding and have a family taxable income of less than $250,000 Must earn an associates degree and graduate with a 3.25 GPA or higher May receive up to $2,500 annually for a public or private 4-year NJ college or university Must enroll full time (12 credit hours) Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

29. Types of Aid (State) State Scholarships Governor’s Industry Vocation Scholarship for Women & Minorities (NJ - GIVS) Up to $2,000 per year for the cost of enrollment at one of New Jersey’s 19 County Colleges Benefits women and minorities pursuing certificate or degree programs in construction – related fields Must be NJ resident Must file a FAFSA & complete separate application online at www.njgrants.org Some of the programs eligible for the scholarship include: Construction Supervision Solar Energy Technology Architectural Engineering Technology

30. Naviance How to access Advanced College Search “How you Compare” College Lists The About Me Tab Resume Letters of Recommendation

31. How do I access Naviance? Go directly to http://connection.naviance.com/bthshttp://connection.naviance.com/bths Or Download the APP!

32. Home Screen

33. Naviance Advanced College Search Use filters to find colleges that "fit" location size cost special programs majors etc.

37. College Lists Colleges I’m Applying to List

38. About Me

39. Resume

40. Teacher’s Letter of Recommendation Ask teachers in person and give enough notice to write letters Complete the “Student Reflection for Teacher Recommendation Form” located on the About Me tab of Naviance Follow up with a thank you note and a “thank you” in person.

41. Counselor’s Letter of Recommendation Complete “Brag Sheet for Counselors” form located on the About Me tab of Naviance Complete & Save Resume located on the About Me tab of Naviance Email Counselor to let them know both forms are complete (at least 2 weeks before earliest deadline!)

42. SAT/ ACT Should my student take the Test? The new SAT SAT vs ACT CollegeBoard.org & ACTstudent.org Fees & Fee Waivers Other FAQs When to take the test Superscoring& Score Choice Test Prep Resources

43. Should my student take the Test? The SAT or ACT is one of many factors colleges consider when deciding to offer students admission Different colleges weight these factors differently Historically more selective schools place a greater weight on standardized test scores Some selective schools also require an SAT Subject Test (SAT II) SAT/ACT Scores Rigor of Academic Program Sixth Semester GPA/Rank Co- curricular involvement Letters of Recommen dation Essay/ Interview if required Senior Year Grades

44. Should my student take the SAT/ ACT? There is a growing trend to de-value the importance of a Test because it has been proven to be a poor predictor of college performance A growing number of schools are going Test- optional! View the list here: http://www.fairtest.org/university/optionalhttp://www.fairtest.org/university/optional Testing may still be required for scholarship consideration Fact: the SAT is NOT needed for students going to a Two Year College, EVEN IF they plan on transferring to a Four Year College after two years

45. NJ Department of Education Graduation Requirement Some students not planning on going directly to a Four Year College may still want to take the SAT to meet the State’s test requirement for graduation, however, there are many other options

46. The New SAT In March 2016 the SAT changed to the NEW SAT The new SAT content, timing, and non-guessing penalty changes make it much more similar to the ACT Colleges will accept both the old and new scores, but most will not combine, or Superscore old and new tests A full list of changes can be found here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/i nside-the-test/compare-current-new- specifications https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/i nside-the-test/compare-current-new- specifications

47. The new SAT vs. the ACT Although the new SAT is more similar to the ACT, there are several key differences: The SAT does not have a Science Section Scoring is 1600 on the SAT and up to 36 on the ACT Try taking both to see which one is best for you!

48. CollegeBoard.org & ACTstudent.org Students (not Guidance Counselors or Parents) must create an account on these websites in order to: Register for the exam View and Send scores These sites also contain testing dates and locations, test prep resources, and other important information The SAT is given at BTHS multiple times per year- next one May 7th The ACT will be offered at BTHS for the first time in June, but offered at other locations before then

49. Fees & Fee Waivers The normal price of the SAT is $54.50 & the ACT is $56.50 ($39.50 without the optional writing section) SAT Subject Tests are $88 and Question & Answer Service is $18 There is an additional cost for sending additional scores $11.25 for SAT & $12 for ACT If your student is eligible for Free or Reduced lunch, they qualify for a fee waiver! For other eligibility requirements see http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/income- eligibility-guidelines & also www.sat.org/fee-waivershttp://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/income- eligibility-guidelineswww.sat.org/fee-waivers Students should see their Counselor and ask for a fee waiver if they qualify Students can receive up to two fee waivers for each test SAT fee waivers also come with FOUR college application fee waivers Students can request a college application fee waiver from their counselor if they took the ACT with a fee waiver

50. Other SAT/ ACT FAQs When should my student take the test? In general we recommend that students take a test in the Spring of their Junior year. However, they most likely will do better on the test when they have completed Algebra 2 and as their vocabulary and writing improves through their English curriculum How soon will I get my scores? SAT scores will be posted in about three weeks, and ACT scores will be available in about two weeks What is a good score? You can view the average accepted range of scores on Naviance.com and the college's website. Remember that the standardized test score is just one factor that colleges use to determine acceptance What is Superscoring? If a college superscores, it will take your highest score from each section that you achieved on any of the dates you took the test. Most scores do superscore, but some do not. Check the school websites to be sure. For the ACT then it will average these together for a new composite, so you will end up with the highest composite score possible. For the SAT it will add the highest Math, Critical Reading, & Writing (if taken) What is score choice? On the day of the test the student has the option of sending the scores from that day to up to four colleges for free After the test, score reports are $11.25 for SAT and $12 each for ACT. However, you can choose to only send your best scores See http://www.collegeboard.com/html/SCTutorial/index.html for a tutorialhttp://www.collegeboard.com/html/SCTutorial/index.html **Remember most questions can be answered by contacting Collegeboard or ACTStudent helplines or websites**

51. Test Prep Resources BTHS Library Resources- FREE See Librarian Mrs. Kerrigan for practice Tests, databases, etc. BTHS SAT Test Prep Class- FREE Available for Sophomores or Juniors See Guidance Counselor to register ASAP Kaplan Free Cram Sessions- FREE www.kaptest.com/freecram Test Prep Websites & Apps https://www.khanacademy.org/ -FREE https://www.khanacademy.org/ https://www.march2success.com - FREE https://www.march2success.com http://www.shmoop.com/sat/test-prep.html - $24 http://www.shmoop.com/sat/test-prep.html Test Prep Books- $20-$45 new (less used or from library) Kaplan, Collegeboard, McGraw Hill, & More Classes- avg $750- $1500 Kaplan Huntington Princeton Review Private Tutor- avg $100/ hr & up $$$ Price $ The Collegeboard & ACT Websites also offer free test prep resources!

52. Resources Brickschools.org Naviance.com Collegeboard.org Actstudent.org Hesaa.org Eligibilitycenter.org http://goingtocollegeinnj.epubxp.com/t/36499-new-jersey- magazine http://goingtocollegeinnj.epubxp.com/t/36499-new-jersey- magazine

53. COUNSELORLETTERS Mrs. IANNIELLO A-COL Ms. PIWOWARCZYK COM-G Mr. MCKNIGHT H-LI Mrs. CELONA LJ - O Mrs. WALLING P-SH Mrs. SMITH SI - Z Ms. ROLANDSTUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR BTHS Counselor Assignments