1. An Evening Program for Junior Parents
Presented by The Nanuet High School Guidance and Counseling Staff
Mike

2. Post-Secondary Planning
Our Process at Nanuet
Admissions Criteria
Athletic Requirements
Admissions Timeline
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Important Website Addresses
Naviance Family Connection
The Next Steps…
Mike
Will move quickly on this.

3. Year-by-Year Highlights
Our Process at NHS
Year-by-Year Highlights
8th grade
Parent orientation
Student orientation
Evening informational sessions
Freshman orientation day in August
9th grade
9th grade groups: Goal setting and careers
Presentation: “Making the Most of High School”
Review student program, course selection, graduation requirements
Mike
Will take 2 minutes.

4. Year-by-Year Highlights
Our Process at NHS
Year-by-Year Highlights
10th Grade
College Board Admissions Testing
(PSAT, SAT Subject Tests)
Review Student Program and Course Selection
Review Graduation Requirements
Continue to Monitor Academic Progress
Career Exploration (Naviance interest inventory: careers, Goal Setting Activities & Introduction to Naviance)
Mike
Will take minutes.

5. Year-by-Year Highlights
Our Process at NHS
Year-by-Year Highlights
11th Grade
Post-secondary Exploration - Discussion: Bachelor Degree Programs, Associate Degree Programs, Career & Technical Schools, Military Options, World of Work, Career Awareness
Overview of Post-Secondary Process
Individual Junior Conferences
College Admissions Testing
(PSAT, SAT,SAT Subject Tests, ACT)
College Research, Visits and Selection
Review of Program and Course Selection
Mike
Will take minutes.

6. Year-by-Year Highlights
Our Process at NHS
Year-by-Year Highlights
12th Grade
Review of Program and Course Selection
College Admissions Testing
(SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT)
Complete College Applications
Take Additional College Entrance Exams
Provide Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Final Decision Making Process
Mike
Will take minutes.

7. Junior-Year Timeline Continue to monitor academic process
Review the e-newsletter monthly for important dates, information and scholarship opportunities
Continue to encourage your child to be involved in activities
Review the PSAT/NMSQT
Think about and explore college options:
Location Size
Cost Facilities
Majors Community
Competitiveness Activities
Brian

8. Junior-Year Timeline – continued
Register online and prepare for Spring College Entrance Exams (SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT). Consider score choice policy.
Meet With College Admissions, Attend College Fairs, Attend Open Houses, College Visits, Research Internet sites and College Search Programs. Utilize Naviance.
Attend Junior Conference
Complete Course Selection for Senior Year
Visit Colleges
Narrow Your List of College Choices
Brian

9. College Testing (MUST BE RELEASED BY STUDENT)
SAT -The SAT tests knowledge of reading, writing and math. Essay is optional. (source:
SAT Subject Test - There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science. (source:
ACT - The ACT consists of subject area tests in English, mathematics, reading and science The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute writing test. (source:
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10. Senior-Year Timeline Keep track of deadlines Develop a resume
Meet with your school counselor to discuss goals and plans
Sign up early for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT Exams, if necessary
Continue to monitor academic progress
Approach teachers for recommendation letters
Complete college applications in the fall. Consider using the Common Application
Keep track of deadlines
Develop a resume
Attend Financial Aid Night Presentation
Complete the FAFSA form in October!
Check the scholarship listing in Naviance or on the guidance webpage
Make the Decision
Jackie

11. Admissions Criteria Student Application Student Transcript
& School Records
Additional Criteria
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12. Student Application College/University dictates the application
Demographic information
Activities, Awards, Community Service, etc.
Essay
Letters of recommendation
Supplemental information – school dependent (i.e. major, additional writing sample, school specific)
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13. Additional Criteria Test Scores Send SAT scores
Send SAT Subject Test scores
Send ACT scores
Suggestions
Visit Schools
Correspond with admissions
Meet Representatives when possible
Interview if recommended
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14. Scholarship/Financial Aid
Visit the Nanuet School District Guidance web-site for local and national scholarships. Information you will find includes:
Scholarship Criteria
Applications
Amount of Award
Deadlines
Ask at your place of work, local affiliations such as religious, social and sports-related organizations for scholarship opportunities
Research national Internet sites that DO NOT CHARGE A FEE
Attend Financial Aid Night Presentation
Financial Aid worksheets (FAFSA) and CSS Profile (College Board) forms are available online
Utilize online resources, College Net Price Calculator and Naviance
Jackie

15. Requirements for Athletes
Basic Eligibility Guidelines for
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division I and II schools can offer athletic scholarships; Division III cannot
Students must meet academic course requirements and SAT score requirements to be eligible to participate at the college level
Athletes must complete the NCAA Clearinghouse form (Junior Year) available online at eligibilitycenter.org and go to the Academics & Athletes tab on the left for eligibility
Brian

16. Naviance Family Connection
WHAT CAN IT DO?
Help students create plans.
Help students compare colleges.
Provide a link to selected third party resources (i.e. College Board, Financial Aid, College Athletics, College searches, etc.)
Assist students in tracking deadlines.
Provide data specific to our school. (i.e. scattergrams on college admissions)
Show schedule of college visits and reminders.
Identify contacts at colleges.
Assist with scholarship distribution.
Mike

17. https://connection.naviance.com/nanuet
Naviance: Web-based resource that supports career, and college planning.

23. Helpful Website Addresses
(Visit the Guidance Department for links & information.)
PSAT feedback.

25. The Next Steps…
Attend and review information discussed at individual Junior Conference with your child
Create a plan
Visit schools and programs
Schedule a college search with your counselor
Prepare for standardized testing
Resources
Reference Books
Guidance office, bookstores, libraries, computer programs
Guidance office, libraries, Internet searches, Naviance, College Websites and Websites with information on college-related topics
College Fairs
College visits to Nanuet
Discussions with Admissions Reps (via Guidance and )