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March - June: Register/take the SATs (or ACTs) Meet with counselor to discuss options Continue searching for post-secondary schools and adding to “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list on Naviance Visit college campuses Ask for letters of recommendation
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JUNIOR COLLEGE PLANNING
Presented by the HHS School Counseling Department
TimelineMarch: Register for/prepare for the SATs Junior students meet with counselor to begin
discussing plans for post- graduation Familiarize yourself with your transcript; you
can’t search appropriately if you’re not informed
Begin searching for colleges/universities/technical programs
Choose classes for senior year Begin and/or edit your Brag Sheet
Timeline cont.March - June: Register/take the SATs (or ACTs) Meet with counselor to discuss options Continue searching for post-secondary
schools and adding to “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list on Naviance
Visit college campuses Ask for letters of recommendation
The College Search Naviance, Collegeboard.org What to consider when choosing a college: - Geographic location
- Majors - Size - Cost - Selectivity - Setting (Rural, Urban, Suburban) Develop a list of schools that you are
interested in
The College Search Con’t. Schedule college visits/tours with the
Admissions Department Write down questions you want to ask Prepare for questions they may ask you Send a thank you email or note Plan to narrow down your list of schools
by Fall of Senior year
The College Search Con’t.
Attend College Fairs - Southern CT College Fair, March 31st,
20164-8 pm at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport
Hartford National College Fair, March 30th March 30th 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Plan to attend college rep visits at Hamden HS in the fall
Developing a List Be open minded to schools Start with a larger list and narrow when it
is time to apply Ideally apply to 5 – 7 Schools
1 – 2 Reach 2 -3 Reasonable 1 – 2 Safety
Consider academics and finances when applying
Factors Colleges Consider for Admissions
Transcript Rigor GPA / Decile Trend
Standardized Test Scores You as a person
Essay Extracurricular Letter of Recommendation
SAT Register for an SAT test at
collegeboard.org Recommendation: Take SAT once in
Spring of Junior year and once in Fall of Senior year
Pay attention to registration deadlines! Fee waivers are available to families with
a lower income level. See your counselor for more info.
SAT con’t. Score reports Remember: You are responsible for
sending your scores to each college you apply to!
Score Optional – fairtest.org Prep – Kahn Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/
ACTsCan be taken in lieu of SAT or in addition www.act.org for test dates and to register
for a test ACT-W Pay attention to registration deadlines!
SAT Subject Tests Required by some colleges, usually more
competitive institutions Check individual colleges website to find
out if they require subject tests Register for tests on collegeboard.org You cannot take subject tests on the
same day as the SAT Plan accordingly!
Brag Sheet What is it? Why is it important? It lists all the activities you were/are
involved in during high school, including sports, clubs, work experience, community service, etc.
The teachers and your counselor will use it as a reference when writing your recommendation letters.
Recommendation Letters Each student will need at least two
teacher recommendations You may also need a letter from your
counselor You may get additional letters beyond
that (ex. coach, boss) Make sure your Brag Sheet is completed
before asking for recommendation letters.
The Common Application What is it? Who uses it?
Over 600 colleges www.commonapp.org We will teach you how to fill it out as part
our September Lesson Supplemental Forms
The College Essay Allows the student to explain to the
admissions committee who they are beyond their transcript
Do not plagiarize, they will know! Make the essay personal, original,
authentic PROOF READ! Have someone look over your essay
before submitting it
Look over the CA essay prompt choices for 2016 – 2017
Applicants1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
The College Essay Con’t. Follow the guidelines set by the college Begin writing your essays over the
summer Meet with your English teacher in the fall
for assistance on proofreading your essay
Admissions
Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision
When choosing to apply to a college, a student has to decide which application plan is best for them:
Regular Decision - Many colleges establish a deadline by which all applications must be received. All students are then notified of the college's decisions at a uniform response date
Early Decision - Many colleges offer this plan to applicants who are sure they want to attend the college. This college should clearly be the applicant's first choice, as it is a binding agreement and if the student is accepted, they are expected to attend that school.
Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision
Early Action – Admission program in which applying early gets you an earlier response. This is a non-binding agreement.
There are two types of early action applications: * Single-choice - early action plan that does
not allow you to apply early to other schools but can apply regular decision.
*Multiple-choice – You may apply early action to multiple schools.
Rolling Admissions – Apply at any time in the year – and hear back within six weeks
Check with each school you are applying to on what application plans they use and what those deadline are.
Prospective Student Athletes
There are three divisions in college sports – 1,2 and 3 (check w/ each school to find out what division they are in)
If you plan on applying to Division 1 or 2 schools, you MUST register with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Students should be registered by the end of their Junior year of high school
Website: www.eligibilitycenter.org Pick up a transcript release form in Guidance at
the end of Junior year to send your transcript to the Clearinghouse
Prospective Student Athletes con’t.
You must also request your SAT/ACT scores to be sent from collegeboard.com to the Clearinghouse
Maintain good grades and do your best on the SAT’s!
Community Colleges Community Colleges
Accuplacer Cost effective Certificates, A.S. degree, and Courses transfer
to 4 year colleges.
Career Readiness Technical / Trade School
Apprenticable trade training (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc)
Typically less than 2 years in length.
Speak with your counselor for more information
Military Military
ASVAB Test every fall at HHS Enlistment ROTC Academy
Financial Aid FAFSA / CSS Profile – New earlier
application window for next year for the FAFSA. We will do a workshop in the fall to bring you up to speed.
Merit Money Financial Aid Workshops offered Fall 2015 Scholarships – Local / Regional
Grades are Important Make sure you are taking challenging
courses in your senior year Do not slack off! Colleges will see grades up to the last
semester of Senior year Avoid Senioritis!!!!!!!!!
Helpful Tips There will be a Senior College night in the Fall that
all current Junior parents should attend. We will explain the actual application process at this meeting.
We will give a detailed overview of Financial Aide Make sure you seek out help from your School
Counselor throughout this process. Don’t procrastinate. Communicate with your parents throughout the
process. Do your best HAVE FUN!!!!!!!