Welcome to your Junior Conference! half hollow Hills Counseling Center
High School Record Review… GPA Graduate Requirements Senior Year Program (Core, unweighted, weighted)
Standardized Testing Students must send official score reports from testing center SAT I Reasoning Test (Critical Reading, Math & Writing) Score choice IS available ACT (plus writing) Score choice IS available SAT Subject Tests Included in SAT score report Only required by some schools. You are responsible for knowing if colleges require them AP Scores Register now at collegeboard.com and ACT.org All important websites and numbers at www. hhh.k12.ny.us
What are you Looking for in a school?
Size (personal or anonymous learning) Location (where in country and setting) Programs of study/major/minor Private or Public Cost/Financial & Merit Aid Religious affiliation Athletics – DI, DII, DIII Special programs (Greek life, music, etc.)
How colleges choose you…
High school academic record (GPA & courses). Improvement from year to year. Standardized test scores. Letters of recommendation. Extracurricular activities. School/community service. Special talent. Personal interview/Essay. The college’s agenda.
Things to consider When choosing colleges to apply to make sure you have: Safety,
Target and Reach schools Utilize Naviance as ONE of many resources.
Research! Where to begin?
Visit the Career College Resource Center
Internet
Ruggs, Petersons, Fiske, etc.
Applications on file
Half Hollow Hills Guidance Website (www.hhh.k12.ny.us), Internet, Naviance )
Books & College Guides
Mrs. Weiner
SUNY, Suffolk/Nassau, CUNY and Common Applicaton
College Representative Visit Days COLLEGE NIGHT Read College Catalogs Visit Campuses
Make the most of a college visit!
Take a tour of the campus (call ahead for an appointment) – go to information sessions Talk with the students Look at the classrooms Eat in the cafeterias Look at the dorms and housing facilities – try to arrange an overnight visit Visit the library Check out bulletin boards and College newspaper Look at the surrounding town Take photographs and notes during visit Meet with the coach (if applicable and possible) ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS!!!!
Documents Students are Responsible for: The following must be on file in the counseling center BEFORE submitting your college application to the Counseling Center– START NOW! 2 teacher recommendations Must be from an academic teacher Activity Sheet (if applicable)
Listing of extracurricular, awards, honors, etc. during High School We’re positive you’ve been involved in something!
Obtaining applications College Websites – Download Call or write to the colleges College Career Resource Center Common Application www.commonapp.org (check for supplement) SUNY Application www.suny.edu Apply Online – please have me or your
parent/guardian review application before you submit it
The Application Process
When submitting an application (online or paper copy) a Processing Form must accompany it. It is the student’s responsibility to know college application deadlines. Applications MUST be submitted to the Counseling Center at a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the college deadline.
Details Details Details….
Make copies of your application for your own records Make sure a check is attached to your application Your application should be neat and complete before submitting to the Counseling Center You will have questions, so I am here to review with you prior to submitting
Types of Applications REMEMBER WE NEED TWO WEEKS TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION! All applications must be in two weeks before college deadline!
Early Decision (ED) is binding
– (College deadline usually 11/1 or 11/15 to)
Early Decision II (ED II) is binding – (College deadline usually 1/1 or 1/15)
Early Action (EA)
– (College deadline usually 11/1 or 11/15)
Restrictive Early Action
– (College deadline usually 11/1)
Rolling
– Processed as it is received (early you apply the better)
Regular
– (College deadline usually 1/1) Students are responsible for deadlines!
Release Test Scores from SAT & ACT!
You MUST release official scores directly to the schools from testing companies. There is a charge per school. You may release your score at any time, but the sooner the better. If you retake a test, remember to resend your new scores. You may release scores online or via phone Collegeboard.com & ACT.org
The College Essay • • • • •
Answer the question Monitor the length Follow the directions Grammar and spelling count! Get feedback from teachers, counselor, parents and friends • Make it personal – who are you? • Be original • Use examples
SCHOLARSHIPS For more resources check out our Counseling Center website Scholarship Bulletin sent home Announcements College Career Resource Center Individual Schools
FINANCIAL AID CSS/Profile www.collegeboard.com FAFSA – available beginning January 1st and due by February 15th to colleges www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid Night (parents invited) Please check school calendar for date in January If you do not think you will be eligible, still apply. Financial aid encompasses grants, loans and scholarships
NCAA
o All Division I and II athletes must register with NCAA Clearinghouse.
-www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
o Speak to your coach now o It’s important you communicate your interests in athletics to me so I can work with you for NCAA Clearinghouse o Complete your athletic resume
Thank you! Please make sure to contact Your counselor with questions/concerns.