1. College Information Night
West Seneca East Senior High
March 26, 2019

2. Action Steps for Junior & Senior Years
Focus on Academics
College Search
College/Career Planning
Résumé/Accomplishments
Standardized Tests
Applications
Stay Involved

3. Focus on Academics
Take challenging courses that are part of a college prep curriculum
Investigate your elective options
Consider an Advanced Placement (AP) or SUPA course if you are ready
Maintain your grades

4. Factors to Consider for Your College Search
Location
School Size
Average SAT/ACT/GPA
Majors
Student/Faculty Ratio
Average Class Size
$$$$-Tuition/% of Aid Offered

5. College Visits To see if the college is a good fit
Schedule campus tours and information sessions in advance
Visit while school is in session
Visit a variety of schools
Look for Spring &/or Fall Open House dates

6. Résumé/Accomplishments
Encourage students to gather information
Activities, sports, volunteer work, part time job, honors, etc.
Quality not quantity

7. College Admissions Tests
PSAT
Fall of Junior Year
SAT and ACT
Spring of Junior Year & Fall of Senior Year
Online registration can be found at:

8. Test Scores SAT or ACT Scores (when registering) Subject Tests
Be sure to use the correct school code:
(#331128) East / (#331130) West
Send scores directly to colleges
Can send scores to up to four colleges for free
Test scores are NOT included on the HS transcript
Subject Tests
Required by more selective colleges
Check to see which subject tests are required

9. Applications Individual College Applications Common Application
SUNY Application
Please note:
Students must inform their School Counselor when they apply to college by filling out the out necessary form found in Student Services.

10. NCAA Clearinghouse
You must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of Junior year if you plan to play a Division I or II sport in college.
Register online at:
• See your Counselor as soon as possible to make sure you are in courses that meet discuss eligibility requirements.

11. What to expect from Student Services…
• Program planning
• Orientation programs
• Evening program opportunities for parents/students
• Help with college applications
• Opportunities to meet with College Representatives & attend college fairs
Help us help you by taking responsibility for your future!

12. Please Welcome Kayla Powell – Daemen Roslyn Jones – SUNY ECC
Christina Caucci-Anderson – UB
Jack Neitz – Canisius
Kelly Govern - Trocaire College