1. College Application Workshop
Junior College Assembly
College Application Workshop
March 20, 2014
Counseling Department:
Mrs. Bush
Mrs. Kaiser (A-L)
Ms. Scasso (M-Z)

2. Junior College Assembly
Useful Information
Mrs. Renae Bush, Supervisor of Guidance x307
Mrs. Jessica Kaiser, Counselor (A-L) x312
Ms. Stephanie Scasso, Counselor (M-Z) x308

3. Useful Information Continued…
School Address: 401 Monroe Avenue Kenilworth, NJ School Phone Number: School Fax Number: School Code (CEEB Code):

4. 4 Key Components in the Application Process
Student
Parent
Teacher
Counselor

5. Factors To Consider in a College Search:
Curriculum/Program
Support Services
Class Size
Academic Facilities
Location/Setting
Campus Environment
Activities
Cost $$$

6. Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known!
Local College Fairs
Campus Visits: Some schools will waive the application fee if you visit their school!
On-Site Decision Days – Representatives from colleges will come to Brearley, meet with students individually, review all paperwork and make an instant decision! You walk out that day knowing you were accepted!!!
/Call Admissions office with any questions or to check the status of your application

7. Official High School Transcript with GPA
What does my counselor send to each College or University along with the application?
College Essay (if needed)
Official High School Transcript with GPA
Teacher & Counselor Recommendation Letters

8. What is on a transcript? Grades: All final averages
(4 Marking Periods plus the 2 Exams)
Core, Honors, AP and ACE courses will also be designated on the transcript
Senior mid-year and end of year grades will automatically be sent to every school you apply to
We do not rank.
Grade Point Average:
GPA will be recalculated once all final grades are in for Junior year (this is the GPA that will be sent to all colleges in the Fall)
Family Connection will be updated over the summer with new GPA’s
Attendance for each school year is designated on the transcript

9. Write a rough draft and have someone review it!
College Essay
Some Colleges or Universities require general essays while some will require more specific essays.
This is the part of the application that should demonstrate your personality, talents and creativity!
Write a rough draft and have someone review it!
Make corrections!

10. SAT VS. ACT SAT information can be found on www.CollegeBoard.org
Includes Critical Reading, Math, and Writing sections
Each section is worth 800 points
Most schools are still only looking at the critical reading and math sections but some do look at the writing
Practice tests and sample questions can be found on the website or in the counseling department
For those students who are on free or reduced lunch, please see your counselor for SAT and ACT fee waivers.
WE DO NOT SEND SAT OR ACT SCORES TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES! YOU MUST SEND THEM DIRECTLY THROUGH COLLEGEBOARD.COM OR ACT.ORG!

11. SAT vs. ACT continued: ACT information can be found on www.act.org
Includes English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing
The Writing section is optional
Practice tests and sample questions can be found on the website or in the counseling department
Total composite score is 36
For those students who are on free or reduced lunch, please see your counselor for SAT and ACT fee waivers.
WE DO NOT SEND SAT OR ACT SCORES TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES!
YOU MUST SEND THEM DIRECTLY THROUGH COLLEGEBOARD.COM OR ACT.ORG!

12. Junior College Assembly
U.S. Registration Deadlines
Test Dates
Test
Regular Registration Deadline
June 7, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
May 9, 2014
SAT Fees:
Regular registration
Late registration
$51
$78.50

13. www.act.org ACT (No Writing) $36.50 ACT Plus Writing $52.50 Late Fees:
Test Date
Registration 
Deadline
June 14, 2014
May 9, 2014
ACT (No Writing)
$36.50
ACT Plus Writing
$52.50
Late Fees:
Additional $23

14. Teacher Recommendations
Ask teachers whose classes you have performed exceptional in!
If you know what you want to major in for college, ask a teacher in that related field for a recommendation
Example: Science majors should ask Mr. Novak, Mr. Sona, Mr. Giordano etc…
Courteously ask the teacher for a recommendation
Fill out Student Brag Sheet on Family Connection
Follow up with a formal written request through Family Connection
Remember to THANK the teachers for taking the time to write you such a great recommendation!

15. Overview of Family Connection

16. What can Family Connection do?
Research & compare colleges
Keeps track of my GPA and SAT/ACT scores
Looks at where you stand compared to other Brearley students who have applied to that college or university
Sign up for college visits, college fair, on-site decision days
Track your applications
Lists all scholarships and has a the ability to search scholarships that fit your criteria
Checklist- so you know exactly what you need to do at all times
Parents can have their own log-in to see upcoming events, track their child’s progress and contact the counselor.
Contains other helpful websites that may be helpful throughout the process

17. www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night will be held in December 2014
Parents will be able to set up individual meetings with the financial aid representatives should they need help filling out the online application
Online Application Only
Apply as close to January 1, 2015 as possible…that is when the most $ is available!

18. Scholarship Resources:
– private scholarships
- $11 billion in merit scholarships
– Scholarship matching
– Free student resource for learning about all types of financial aid
- all local scholarships and national scholarships are listed and available for review on Family Connection

19. What Can I Start on Now? Research colleges Visit colleges
Sign up for the SAT or ACT
Ask 2 Teachers for Letters of Recommendation

20. Deadlines Be aware of deadlines!!!
You must allow 10 school days to process your transcripts once you have given your counselor the confirmation or application.
Be aware of necessary supplements to the common application form or to the college’s application.
Feel free to stop by the counseling department, request an appointment, through Family Connection should you have any questions or problems throughout the process! We are here to help!

21. Where to find the counseling department’s information:
Family Connection website:
Kenilworth website: Click on Counseling Department
Announcements
Mailings
s/Honeywells

22. Parents are welcome to come!
Counselor Meetings
Counselors will be meeting with students individually sometime in April/May 2014 and again in September 2014.
Parents are welcome to come!