1. College Planning Night Part I October 25, 2018

2. Delran Counselors Justine Carey: A - Dr jcarey@delranschools.org X3012
Laura Foster: Ds - Km
X3010
Joseph Zobel: Kn - Re
X3229
Brian Croly:  Rf - Z
x3006

3. AGENDA Junior Timeline Standardized Testing Naviance
Common Application
Admissions Jargon
NCAA Eligibility
Special Interest
Myths
Stress

4. College Admissions

5. Junior Timeline PSAT was taken 10/10/18. Scores are released in Dec.
Analysis of questions/responses
Synchs to Khan for personalized practice
Junior classroom visits will occur during 2nd Quarter.
Standardized Testing
SAT / SAT Subject Tests / ACT
Should be taken in Winter/Spring.
Naviance Exploration
Continue exploring now.
College Visits
Now is the time to start college visits.
Begin Applying Early Fall of Senior Year

6. Visiting Colleges is Essential
Be sure to make campus visits to schools that are being considered
Call colleges or check websites for “Open House” dates
Make appointments for information sessions, campus tours, and interviews
Junior year & early fall of senior year are great times to visit

7. High School Transcript

8. Important Websites
Used to register for the SAT & Subject Tests & to send scores. (Language Arts, Math, and Optional Essay).
Free practice with Khan Academy
Used to register for the ACT & to send scores. (Language Arts, Math, & Science).
List of over 800 schools that are “test optional”

9. SAT vs. ACT Which is right for you? Does your college require testing?
* Fee waivers for SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, ACT, and college application fees

10. SAT: Subject Tests 1-hour tests in particular subject areas
Can take multiple Subject Tests on same day
Required or recommended by highly selective colleges
Check individual college’s admissions requirements
Take at completion of coursework in May or June (Honors or AP recommended)
Cannot take SAT and SAT Subject Test(s) on same day – so plan accordingly

11. Admissions Jargon Binding Early Decision Non-Binding Early Action
Priority Admission
Rolling Admission
Regular Decision

12. Naviance
Access Naviance through the quick links on the Delran website homepage
Students were introduced to Naviance in 9th grade.
Completing interest surveys, career profiles, and beginning to build their resume.
A tool for managing and organizing your college search and application process.
Contains admissions data for recent Delran graduating classes.
If your student misplaced their username and/or password have them see their counselor.

18. Common Application – What is it?
One application that can be submitted on-line or in print to over 700 member colleges
It saves time and duplication of effort for students, teachers and counselors
Many schools use the Common Application as their only application
You cannot open your account until August 1st 2019.

20. Students “Meet & Greet” College Reps
Each fall college admissions reps visit Delran
A calendar of visits is listed in Naviance
Students must sign-up in Naviance for all visits

21. A prospective student-athlete is someone who is looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics
Prospective student-athletes must access the NCAA “Eligibility Center” at
Complete this at the end of junior year, not before
Students and parents should investigate the web site and understand the qualification requirements
Standardized Test scores need to be sent using code 9999

22. Special Interests
Art – Visit for information about National Portfolio Day. Talk with your art teacher regarding portfolio requirements
Music/Theater – Check the school's web site about each audition process
Research your college’s requirements and admissions process regarding applications to special programs

23. Myths about College Admissions
The more extracurricular activities I have the better…
Senior grades don’t count…
If I haven’t heard of a college or university, it can’t be very good…
College Admissions is an exact science…
There’s only one right college for me; my life will be ruined if I don’t get admitted to my first choice school…

24. How to Alleviate Pressures
Think in terms of “the big picture”
Help your child find his or her own personal strengths and interests
Don’t make every conversation/interaction about school
Help your child realize he/she is not the sum of GPA/Test Scores/Activities

25. Questions