1. Junior Planning Workshop
WELCOME Class of 2020!
Junior Planning Workshop
October 22, 2018

2. Welcome, Guests!
Two Year College Nadia Leary Lorain Recruiter Community College
Four Year Private Rae Ann DiBaggio Case Western Senior Associate Director of Admissions Reserve University
Four Year Public Kim Gentile University of Akron
Director of Admissions
Mark Ledoux Kent State University
Associate Director of Admissions

3. Tonight’s Agenda: Things to consider
How to make the most of Junior year
How Naviance can help guide you
FAQs with our panel of experts

4. Post-secondary options
Direct entry into workforce (6%)
Military- Direct Enlistment (meet w/ recruiter)
- ROTC Programs (Consult with counselor and area colleges- NOW!)
- Service Academies (Start looking at the process now! Consult with counselor)
Two-Year Technical & Community Colleges (2%)
Four-Year Colleges & Universities (92%)

5. Grades in college prep classes 79.2% Grades all courses 60.3%
Academic factors in college Admission (Top 5 factors identified as of considerable importance in admitting freshman- NACAC Admissions trend survey 2017)
Grades in college prep classes 79.2%
Grades all courses %
Strength of Curriculum 60.2%
Standardized Tests %
Essay %

6. How to make the most of junior year Detailed in College 101
Attend local college fairs
Sign-up to meet with college reps at H.H.S.
Actively participate in College 101
Explore college majors & careers that interest you
Use Naviance for college research… add schools of interest to “Colleges I’m thinking about”

7. How to make the most of junior year Detailed in College 101
Make thoughtful curriculum selections for senior year
Register for ACT and/or SAT (for 2nd semester dates)
All juniors will take the test on a school day in March
Review NCAA Eligibility Center requirements with your counselor
Begin your personal statement & ask teachers/counselors if they will write letters of recommendation

8. keep a healthy perspective!
All of these tasks might seem overwhelming, but we are here to help
Don’t lose sight of ultimate goal & don’t panic
Maintain balance w/classes, activities, family, friends…
Be true to yourself
Lots of good options- our kids do well in a variety of settings
Have fun with the search process!!

9. How Naviance Can guide you

10. https://student.naviance.com/hudhs
Go this website and click on the “I need to register”.

13. Scattergrams are a great way to view our Hudson HS specific data to compare yourself against other students who have applied to schools you may be interested in. These plot application results based on GPA and Test Scores. Provided you have taken the ACT or SAT a red circle will show where you would be in these results. PLEASE NOTE: Because we have just started using this program this year and have limited data from the classes of 2010 and 2011 not all scattergrams may be available for you to see. To protect privacy there must be at least 5 applications with a decision on them in order for information to be plotted in the scattergram for a given school. If we have not had students in the last couple of years apply to a school you may be looking at there will be no data. We expect these to be much more functional at the end of this school year once the class of 2012 data is complete.

14. PANEL OF EXPERTS: College or institution and brief overview
Two Year College Nadia Leary Lorain Recruiter Community College
Four Year Private Rae Ann DiBaggio Case Western Senior Associate Director of Admissions Reserve University
Four Year Public Kim Gentile University of Akron
Director of Admissions
Mark Ledoux Kent State University
Associate Director of Admissions

15. FAQs What do you look for in a college essay?
How do you view A.P. classes vs CCP (dual enrollment HS/College classes)?
How do colleges view the ACT vs the SAT?
What careers can you obtain with a two year college degree?
How could the military pay for college?
Is it possible for a student to earn a four year degree in three years? How?
What is the service requirement for ROTC or Academies?
What services are available for students with learning disabilities?

16. FAQs
Do art majors require portfolio? Are music majors required to audition?
What if a student is undecided about a college major?
What does your institution do to help students make a smooth transition?
How different is a student’s experience if they commute vs. live on campus?
How do you help your graduates find a job?
How can I maximize my opportunities for getting a scholarship?
What is one thing that distinguishes your college/university from others?

17. Thank you for attending this evening’s program