2. Clayton High School Guidance Department Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling Joe Valentino Counselors Joe Valentino – 9th Keith Controvich 10 th,11 th,12 th Secretary Donna Lahn

3. Senior Class: Senior Class: What has been done up to this point Last year Presentation in Junior English Classes Individual Junior Meetings This year Presentation in Senior English Classes

4. YOU ALSO NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER: Sign “Transcript Release Form” Secure letters of recommendation Review college application details and deadlines Go to collegeboard.com to forward official SAT Scores Make a calendar with dates and deadlines Feel free to e-mail your guidance counselor with questions

5. PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION Paper application preferred (GCC) SAT/ACT not required for admission but may be used for placement. No recommendations GCC informational meeting – November 18 Gloucester County College—On-site in January

6. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Application (online preferred) Official Transcript SAT or ACT scores Letters of Recommendation (if required) College Essay (if required) Application Fee

7. Using the Common Application www.commonapp.org Transcripts submitted electronically Remember to “invite” your guidance counselor and teachers to submit necessary information Use correct e-mail addresses Make sure the colleges you are applying to accept the common app.

8. Naviance Naviance Family Connections Naviance - Family Connections

9. Standardized Tests SATI Reasoning Test Critical Reading, Math,Writing ACT Academic Achievement Math, English, Science, Reading,Writing SATII Subject Specific (most competitive colleges) Standardized Test for Four-year College

10. SAT/ACT Scores You MUST send your SAT/ACT scores directly to the college ELECTRONICALLY using www.collegeboard.com for SAT scores or www.act.org for ACT scores. *Athletes*- you must also send your scores electronically to the NCAA clearing house. See your counselor for details.

11. HELPFUL HINTS Consult Naviance – Family Connections regularly for updates Sign up for our College Rep visits through Family Connections Proof-read applications Request your SAT scores from College Board early Allow two weeks to process any application

12. LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS... College-based Scholarships—check with the institution’s financial aid office Community-based Scholarships— investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations NEW FOR 2011-2012 – many scholarship opportunities can be found using Naviance – Family Connections www.fastweb.com

13. What about financial aid? You should direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a specific college

14. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 2012 7:00 PM

15. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE Send High School Transcript to the Clearinghouse Send SAT/ACT scores to the Clearinghouse use code “9999”

16. What can you do to get the most out of your senior year???? Keep a close eye on your grades!!

17. Dates to Remember…… October 12, 2011 - GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College 6:00 to 8:00 pm November 3, 2011 – NACAC College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m. November 6, 2011 – NACAC College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. January 10, 2012-Financial aid night at Clayton

18. Juniors Keep up grades Take PSAT(Even if you took it as a sophomore) Take SAT in the Spring Research and visit colleges

19. Naviance for Juniors https://Navaince - Family ConnectionsNavaince - Family Connections

20. PSAT/NMSQT Benefits for Juniors Qualify for Scholarships- Juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions -Includes the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program Take Advantage of Other Benefits -If you say “Yes” to Student Search Service on test day, you’ll be eligible to receive free information from colleges and scholarship organizations that are interested in you. -access to My College Quickstart -on average students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score higher on the SAT

21. SAT DATES November 5 th – Registration by October 7 th *November 5 th Test can be taken at Clayton HS* December 3 th – Registration by November 8 th January 28 nd – Registration by December 30 rd March 10 th - Registration by February 10 th May 5 th – Registration by April 6 th *May 5 th Test can be taken at Clayton HS* June 2 th – Registration by May 8 th

22. THANKS FOR COMING AND GOOD LUCK!!!!