1. Class of 2016 “ Rising Senior” Parent Presentation CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

2. Meet the reconfigured Guidance Staff Mrs. Karyn Clifford – Last Names A - G Mrs. Michelle Lyons – Last Names H - Z

3. Today’s Agenda Making a Plan ● Junior Year / Senior Year Timeline ● Making a Plan ● SAT & ACT ● College Application Process ● Guidance Web Page ● Naviance & the Common App ● Tips for Dealing with Senior Stress

4. Junior Year Review Testing: PSAT’s (Oct); Results (Dec); SAT (spring) College Tours - (Sept) Open / Closed Campus starting to look at & define ‘fit’ College & Career Panel - (Feb) Individual Guidance Counselor Meetings (April/May) College Essay - (May/June)

5. Making A Plan 4 year college 2 year college Military Other post-secondary training There is a college for everyone! Your child needs a PLAN for life after high school

6. Summer Before Senior Year College Visits Scheduled or self directed / Getting the ‘feel’ of the campus Set up Common App Account Naviance-Senior Information Survey Register for SATs or ACTs (Subject Tests if needed) Finalize Essay Finalize College List – 4-6 Colleges

7. Fall 2015 Meet with Counselor Schedule – Academic Rigor – 1 st Term SATs / ACTs / Subject Tests Naviance & Common App Deadlines! Apps complete by December break – Scholarships Semester 2!

8. Responsibilities- Who Does What Counselor: Official transcripts School profile report Guidance letter of recommendation Common App school report forms (Initial, mid year and final) Teacher: Letter of recommendation Student: Application and fee* Essay Resume (where applicable) Test scores through Collegeboard Pink sheet returned to Guidance 2 weeks prior to deadline ***FERPA release between CommonApp and Naviance ***

9. College Application Process Students Update Naviance Account Complete Senior Information Survey Common App Account / Ferpa Ferpa Waiver allows Guidance to send transcript and letters of recommendation electronically and directly to the college NCAA is treated as a College and must be listed as a college Apply online at NCAA clearinghouse and authorize electronic release of transcripts

10. Assessing Yourself Colleges will require many pieces of information to make an admission decision. We refer to this as hard data and soft data. Hard Data - GPA, SAT Scores 4.0 scale No class rank / report in decile Colleges may recalculate MA State Colleges & Universities (minimum GPA) Soft Data - activities, community service, recommendations, Essay

11. Standardized Testing SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests Formerly called SAT 1 * Formerly called SAT 2 3 Sections * One hour in length * Writing * Required by the most * Critical Reading competitive colleges * Math Deadline to register:* Check admissions Sept 22 nd for Oct 3 rd test requirements for the Oct 9 th for Dec 7 th test colleges you are Cost- $54.50 /Fee waiver considering

12. Standardized Testing ❖ The ACT assesses students’ ability to complete college level work ❖ The multiple choice tests cover four skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science ❖ The writing test is optional; ❖ Fees: w/o writing $39.50 (cost w/writing is $56.50) ❖ The registration deadlines are: 10/24/15- Deadline- Sept 18th 12/12/13- Deadline- Nov 6th For more info: www.actstudent.org

13. Guidance Info www.ebps.net/ebhigh Select: Guidance www.ebps.net/ebhigh WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ** ANNOUNCEMENTS Guidance Services Meet the Staff Study Tips & Resources MCAS 2014-15 – MCAS Handbook MCAS Handbook College Information/Deadlines College Information/Deadlines – Junior & Senior Year Timeline Junior & Senior Year Timeline – Testing Information Testing Information – College Search ** College Search – College SPOTLIGHT College SPOTLIGHT – MA Colleges / Admission Information MA Colleges / Admission Information – Coast to Coast Coast to Coast Scholarships – Financial Aid Financial Aid – CSS Profile CSS Profile Evening School Programs Career Exploration – Military Military Transcript Request – Release of Records Release of Records Resources & Websites Presentations ** Presentations

15. HOME PAGE LINKS

25. Guidance Pink Sheets Serves as a checklist for students Physical authorization for Guidance to release transcript and letters Serves as a checklist for Guidance Counselors Must be submitted at least 2 weeks before college deadline Must fill out one sheet per college

26. Coming Events College Admission Counselor Visits at EBJSHS Tuesday, 11/17, ASVAB test No charge, in school Tuesday 12/1 Financial Aid Seminar 6:30pm, Stonehill College

27. Communication Just a word about communication: Every effort is made to notify students and parents about upcoming events, college visits to EBJSHS, college fairs, open houses, etc. Email is fastest to parents (make sure we have yours) Announcements are quickest to students; Announcements are posted on EBHS website

28. QUESTIONS?